Observatory Panels Overview - Analytics Guide
Panels are containers that organize multiple charts into cohesive dashboards. They help you group related visualizations, create focused analytics views, and share insights with your team.
What are Panels?
Panels are:
- Dashboard Containers: Hold multiple charts together
- Organizational Units: Group related visualizations
- Shareable Views: Can be shared with team members
- Customizable: Have titles and descriptions
Each panel can contain multiple charts, allowing you to create comprehensive dashboards for specific purposes or audiences.
Viewing Panels
Panels List
The panels list displays all panels in a grid layout:
- Panel Cards: Each card shows:
- Panel title
- Description (truncated if long)
- Number of charts in the panel
- Actions menu (Edit, Delete)
Panel Card Information
Title: Panel name displayed prominently
Description: Brief summary (truncated with ellipsis if long)
Chart Count: Number of charts in the panel (e.g., “3 Charts”)
Actions Menu: Three-dot menu with Edit and Delete options
Opening a Panel
To open a panel:
- Click on any panel card
- The panel dashboard opens, showing all charts
- Use the back button to return to panels list
Panel Dashboard
Panel Dashboard Features
When you open a panel, you see:
Header:
- Panel title
- Back button to return to panels list
- “Add Chart” button to create new charts
Charts Grid:
- All charts in the panel
- Responsive grid layout (2 columns on desktop, 1 on mobile)
- Each chart is interactive
Empty State:
- If no charts exist, shows an empty state message
- Provides “Create Your First Chart” button
Panel Properties
Each panel has the following properties:
- Panel ID: Unique identifier (auto-generated)
- Title: Panel name
- Description: Brief summary
- Charts: List of charts in the panel
- Created Date: When the panel was created
- Updated Date: When the panel was last modified
- Project: Project the panel belongs to
Next Steps
- Learn how to Create and Manage Panels
- Explore Organizing Panels for best practices
- Check out Charts to create visualizations
- Review Observatory Overview for comprehensive information
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