![]() These known limitations are already listed for improvement in future releases by the vendor. For example, the data listed in the pie chart is not the same as the data in the Explorer Grid. ![]() For example, the contents of a report or pie chart are independent of the contents of the other widgets, and of the Explorer Grid that is part of the dashboard. The second limitation is that the widgets on the dashboard are not synchronized with each other. However, the capability to drill down into the data for context and supporting data does not come with this update out of the box. The new tool organizes and displays important information from multiple data sources in one easily accessible location, allowing users to act on the information presented on the Explorer Grid. (Image 4: Status Dashboard with Report) SampleManager LIMS™ Dashboard Limitationsīy our earlier definition of an effective dashboard, the new Dashboard Definition tool is a step in the right direction, but has room for improvement. The pie chart widget can also have a Criteria selection applied to filter the data counted. Below that is an Explorer listing samples that meet the Explorer Grid’s saved Criteria selection. The top row contains a pie chart that counts the samples at each status. Example 1: Simple Status Dashboardįor our first example there are two rows, each with one column. The initial list of widgets available out of the box with version 12.3 includes: Pie Chart, Explorer Grid, Report Template Viewer, and action buttons. Widgets can be created by adding them from the interface or by copying existing widgets and modifying them using Laboratory Table Editor functionality. For example, one row with two columns would require two widgets to be added. A widget is the space in the dashboard where elements can be placed. The first step is to set a number of locations for widgets by adding rows and columns. A widget is a space in the dashboard where elements can be placed such as a chart or a table. The Dashboard Definition tool has a simple click and choose interface to add and position dashboard widgets. It has some limitations, but this dashboard functionality is expected to be enhanced in the following versions of SampleManager LIMS so that it will become a very powerful tool for data visualization and dashboarding. Version 12.3 is the first release of SampleManager LIMS that offers the Dashboard Definition tool. Building a Dashboard with Dashboard Definition and Widgets However, the integrated Dashboard Definition tool in SampleManager v12.3 makes it very possible for experienced users and admins, who are not necessarily developers, to quickly create and deploy new dashboards in SampleManager. Up to now, this has been a limitation on SampleManager dashboarding. ![]() Users can add a dashboard using the new Dashboard Definition tool, or modify the standard system dashboards, or create a new dashboard using the forms editor and C# customization tools.Ĭreating a new dashboard or modifying an existing dashboard using C# and Forms Editor is not a simple task, and requires developer resources. SampleManager v12.3 provides a number of ways to create dashboards. It is always good to know how to customize dashboards to serve discrete needs. However, dashboards are personal, and what is useful for one organization might not be as useful for another. Since version 10, SampleManager has included a number of useful dashboards as a standard feature. Learn More: Read our white paper on critical aspects of SampleManager LIMS upgrades Dashboard Options in SampleManager LIMS™ ![]() In this blog, we will look at the new improvements and discuss the different ways that users can make the dashboards that serve their needs. An effective dashboard organizes and displays important information from multiple data sources in one easily accessible location.ĭashboard creation tools in SampleManager LIMS™ have been improved with the release of version 12.3. The addition of dashboarding functionality to laboratory informatics tools has opened new possibilities for data analysis, visualization, and use.
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