Create a Dashboard Using Data from AnythingDB
Important: To visualize data stored at the Raw History section in
AnythingDB, or the data stored in a Category, you will
first need to create an app. If not, skip Step 1 and begin at Step 2.
- Optional:
Click these steps.
and create a new App by following Note: The Application Client ID and Secret ID is required in configuring the New Workbook in Real time Vizualization module. Be sure to capture and save this information.
- Click .
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Select a folder to work in. By default a root folder with your username has
been created. Right click to see the different operations you can perform.
- Click New Workbook.
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Enter a name for the Workbook and click Create.
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Create a Data Table by clicking the + icon.
Data tables define the queries and source data repository definitions, in order to retrieve data.
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Under Data Table Settings, enter a title and click the check mark to save it.
Enter a description, if desired.
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With Data Sources highlighted, select any of the connectors available.
For retrieving data stored in AnythingDB, use the Json connector under the File/URL column. The JSON connector allows the retrieval and processing of JSON files, either from a disk, a text, or as in this case, from a defined URL.
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In the Plugin section, enter the following:
- Click Save.
- Click back to return to the Edit Dashboard view.
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On the blank canvas (right half section), sketch a simple square clicking and
dragging on the blank interface.
This enables the Visualization menu.
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Select the Visualization and configure it using the Visualization settings.