Overview
The Analytics Engine lets you create interactive dashboards with drag-and-drop widgets. Visualize your data with charts, tables, metrics, and more.
Dashboard Features
Create visualizations using various widget types:
Line Charts : Track trends over time
Bar Charts : Compare categories
Pie Charts : Show proportions
Area Charts : Display cumulative values
Scatter Plots : Analyze correlations
Data Tables : Show detailed records
Metric Cards : Display KPIs
Drag-and-Drop Layout
Resize widgets to any size
Arrange widgets in a flexible grid
Create multi-column layouts
Save and share dashboards
Creating a Dashboard
Step 1: Create New Dashboard
Navigate to Analytics Engine
Click New Dashboard
Give your dashboard a name
Click Add Widget
Select your widget type
Write or select a query for the data
Configure chart options
Each widget type has specific options:
Chart Options :
X-axis and Y-axis fields
Color schemes
Legend position
Axis labels and formatting
Table Options :
Column selection
Sorting
Pagination
Search and filter
Step 4: Save and Share
Save your dashboard
Share with team members
Set refresh intervals for live data
Each widget is powered by a SQL query:
Best Practices
Start simple : Begin with a few key metrics before adding complex visualizations
Use consistent colors : Maintain a color scheme across related charts
Optimize queries : Use aggregations and filters to keep dashboards fast