Key Topics Recap (and video timestamps)
Agenda Overview: Instructor outlined the agenda for the session, which includes a review of Gems dashboards, navigation, and the creation and configuration of Gems dashboards. 2:58
Gems Dashboards Overview: Instructor explained that Gems dashboards are a great way to visualize data, create reports, and understand trends within the database, providing a holistic overview of the entire Gems database. 4:37
Dashboard Panels: Instructor demonstrated the interactive features of dashboard panels, including maximizing panels, viewing data, exporting data, and downloading graphics. 12:13
Creating a New Dashboard: Instructor guided the participants through the process of creating a new dashboard, including naming the dashboard, saving it, and adding panels. 23:49
Editing Panels: Instructor showed how to edit panels, modify searches, and adjust the data displayed in the panels to ensure accuracy and relevance. 34:28
Creating Graphic Panels: Instructor demonstrated how to create graphic panels, such as bar charts, and explained the flexibility in changing the chart type and grouping data. 42:51
Creating Map Panels: Instructor explained the process of creating map panels, which require specific fields like the ISO code, and demonstrated how to include these fields in the search criteria. 51:24
Time-Based Panels: Instructor introduced time-based panels, which are used to display data broken down by time periods, and demonstrated how to create a panel showing activities by month. 53:50
Admin-Only Panels: Instructor noted that some search types are admin-only, meaning that only administrators can view the data in these panels, and explained the implications for non-administrator users. 56:56
Customizing Dashboard Panels: Instructor showed how to customize dashboard panels, including adjusting color schemes and setting ranges for data display. 58:32