Configuring Counter Elements¶
"Counter Elements" provide a count of specific events, actions, or quantities that occur within the system which can be used to keep track of occurrences and metrics. Following configuration sections are specific for "Counter Elements".
Counter Element Configuration Dashboard Preview¶
Data¶
Connect and configure a data source created by using "DataSource Designer"
Configuration Properties¶
Note: You can navigate to the selected data source by clicking the navigation button (
)
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Datasource | Select an available data source from the "Datasource" drop down menu |
| Column | Select appropriate column to be used from "Column" dropdown menu |
| Aggregate | Select the aggregation type to be applied to the data source column from "Aggregate" dropdown menu. |
| Refresh Interval (Seconds) | Define data refresh intervals in "seconds". |
Note: You can navigate to the selected data source by clicking the navigation button ()
Formatting¶
Configure how the counter value is displayed, to make it easier to understand and read.
Configuration Properties¶
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Prefix | Add a text, in front of the counter value (to improve data clarity)  |
| Suffix | Add a text, after the counter value (to improve data clarity)  |
| Element text | Add a footer text at the bottom of the element |
| Display Null Value As | Select how to display null value (no records) from the "Display Null Value As" dropdown menu. (-) or (0) |
| Use K,M,B | Select this option to configure the display of counter values as a product of the following suffixes. K = 1,000 (eg. 2.3 K = 2300) M = 1,000,000 B = 1,000,000,000 |
| Use thousand separator | Add a thousand separator to make the counter value easier to read by separating groups of digits into sets of three. |
| Round Result | Rounds the counter value according to the number of decimal places selected Note: When you select this option, you will be prompted with an additional field to add the number of decimal points you wish to display  |
| Show As Percent | Show the counter value as a percentage Note: When you select this option, you will be prompted with an additional field to add the number of decimal points you wish to display |
Conditional Formatting¶
Use the conditional formatting section to alter the appearance of the "counter value" to a distinct format when it aligns with specific predefined conditions.
Note: Add a condition by clicking the "+" Icon (
) in the "Conditional Formatting" section.
Configuration Properties¶
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Comparer | Select any type of comparer from the "Comparer" dropdown menu. ( = , < , > , <= , >= ) |
| Value | Add a numerical value for the condition (If you apply one or more of the following conditions to this "numerical value", the "counter value" will be displayed according to the configured formats when it matches the specified conditional value.) |
| Font Style | Select a font style from the dropdown menu for the 'counter value', when the specified condition is met. (Normal , Bold, Italic) |
| Font Color | Select a font color from the dropdown menu to apply to the "counter value" (Red, Orange, Green, Blue) |
| Icon | Select an icon from the dropdown menu to display a unique icon within the "counter element", when the desired condition is met. |
| Icon Color | Select the desired icon color. (Red, Orange, Green, Blue) |