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By utilizing reports that are prepared by the user in advance, dashboards can significantly enhance the ability of an organization to analyze information and achieve its goals.
The dashboard designer screen includes 3 main sections:
Data Source Section - a list of all the available fields that are part of the report will appear on the left side of the screen. The list can be opened or closed. The purpose is to support the user with the creation of the report.
Configuration Section - tools for creating/editing charts, tables, etc.
Dashboard Display Section - the display of the various charts and tables that have been created by the user based on the information presented in the first two sections.
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