đź§ Overview
Dashboards in cofi.ai turn your connected data into clear, actionable insights.
They combine metrics, visualizations, and filters into one interactive view—helping teams monitor performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions in real time.
This guide walks through how to create dashboards, customize layouts, and design visualizations that tell a meaningful story.
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Key Points Summary
- Dashboards transform connected data into actionable insights through interactive visualizations
- Widget types include charts, tables, KPIs, maps, and text blocks to tell your data story
- Dashboard creation process involves selecting models, adding widgets, configuring settings, and applying filters
- Effective design practices include intuitive layouts, focusing on actionable insights, and strategic dimension use
- Maintain consistency in formatting, color schemes, and date ranges across all dashboard elements
- Dashboards automatically refresh when underlying data changes but require periodic review
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đź§© What Is a Dashboard?
A dashboard is a collection of widgets—charts, tables, KPIs, or text blocks—that visualize your data from one or more models.
Dashboards are:
- Dynamic: Update automatically as data sources refresh.
- Collaborative: Can be shared or commented on across users.
- Configurable: Built to match the KPIs and visuals most relevant to your team.
⚙️ How to Create a Dashboard
1. Navigate to Dashboards
- From your workspace sidebar, select Dashboards → Create New Dashboard.
- Give your dashboard a clear, descriptive name (e.g., Portfolio Performance Overview).
- Optionally, add a short description or tag for organization.
2. Choose a Model or Dataset