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Dashboard User Guide

A Dashboard is a single web page that contains tiles and widgets. You can manage your dashboards—create, delete, modify, and list—via the Configuration Panel. However, to edit dashboard content (tiles and widgets) and layout, you must use the Edit Mode in the Main Panel.

There is no strict limit to the number of tiles and widgets a dashboard can contain.

Dashboard Management​

Creating a Dashboard​

  1. Go to the Configuration Panel.
  2. Click Dashboards in the left menu.
  3. Click Add Board in the top-right corner.

Modifying a Dashboard​

  1. Go to the Configuration Panel.
  2. Click Dashboards in the left menu.
  3. Find the dashboard you want to modify.
  4. Click the gear icon to edit the dashboard.

Deleting a Dashboard​

  1. Go to the Configuration Panel.
  2. Click Dashboards in the left menu.
  3. Find the dashboard you want to delete.
  4. Click the cross icon to delete the dashboard.

Dashboard Hierarchy​

Dashboards can be structured hierarchically like directories. This allows multiple dashboards to form a full-fledged website.

  • A parent dashboard can have multiple child dashboards.
  • A child dashboard can have only one parent dashboard.

To assign a parent dashboard:

  • When creating or modifying a dashboard, use the Parent Board dropdown in the pop-up form.

Switching Between Display and Edit Mode​

Dashboards support two modes:

  • Display Mode: Read-only view of tiles and widgets.
  • Edit Mode: Allows adding, removing, repositioning, and resizing of tiles and widgets.

To switch to edit mode:

  • Go to the Main Panel, click the Bob logo in the top-left corner, and select Edit.

Tiles on Dashboards​

Adding Tiles​

  1. Go to the Main Panel.
  2. Click the Bob logo in the top-left corner.
  3. Select Add a Tile from the dropdown menu.
  4. After editing, click the Bob logo again → select Save to preserve changes.

Editing Tiles​

  1. Go to the Main Panel.
  2. Click the Bob logo → select Edit.
  3. Modify tiles:
    • Drag the header to reposition.
    • Resize using the bottom-right corner of the tile.
  4. Save changes via the Bob logo → Save.

Widgets on Dashboards​

Adding Widgets​

  1. Go to the Main Panel.
  2. Click the Bob logo → select Add a Widget.
  3. Save the configuration via the Bob logo → Save.

Editing Widgets​

  1. Go to the Main Panel.
  2. Click the Bob logo → select Edit.
  3. Modify widgets:
    • Drag the header to reposition.
    • Resize using the bottom-right corner.
  4. Save changes via the Bob logo → Save.

Sharing a Dashboard​

  1. Go to the Main Panel.
  2. Click the Bob logo → select Share.

Choose one of the following sharing options:

  1. To Everyone

    • If “Does the viewer need to register on MyBoardToday?” is set to Yes, the dashboard is shared with all registered users.
    • If set to No, anyone on the internet can view the dashboard, without registration.

  2. To a Group of Viewers

    • Provide a comma-separated list of email addresses (e.g., jane@gmail.com,john@yahoo.com).
    • Each email identifies a viewer with access to the board.

  3. Password Protected

    • Set a password for the board.
    • Any registered MyBoardToday user with the password can view it.
  1. Go to the Main Panel.
  2. Next to the Bob logo, you'll see a rounded box showing the current dashboard title.
  3. Click the box to open a dropdown menu of all accessible dashboards.

Responsive Layouts for Different Viewports​

Dashboards are responsive and can adapt to various screen sizes (TV, desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone). However, for complex dashboards, manual adjustment is required.

Recommended Setup Process:

  1. Open your dashboard and enter Edit Mode:
    • Click the Bob logo → select Edit.
  2. Maximize your browser window.
  3. Gradually resize the window to observe how tiles/widgets respond.
  4. Adjust tile and widget positions/sizes manually for optimal layout.

Recommendation: Use a desktop or laptop monitor with at least a 13" screen for editing responsive layouts.

Keyboard Shortcuts​

ShortcutDescription
Shift + Alt + SSave dashboard configuration and widget data
Shift + Alt + WAdd a new widget
Shift + Alt + TAdd a new tile
Shift + Alt + ESwitch to Edit Mode (layout editable)
Shift + Alt + MSwitch to Main Mode (menu visible, layout locked)
Shift + Alt + DSwitch to Display Mode (menu hidden, layout locked)

Report Bugs, Request New Features, and Win $50 Every Month

We value your precious feedback. Please contact us when you find a bug or would like to request a new feature. (In the main panel, click on the bob logo on the top left corner, then in the Dropdown menu click on “contact for bugs or new features”). Every month we will select an “opinion leader” and reward him/her with $50 in cash.