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General Information

General Information

Each extension is available in two versions:

  • Sheet: Select data from the list of sheet names present in the dashboard.
  • Parameter: Select data from the list of available parameters. Parameters must include a sheet name, allowing you to easily switch between sheets.

The TREX file name ends with either Sheet or Param to indicate the version.

Installation

To install an extension, drag and drop the Extension object into your dashboard.

dashboard object image

Select "Access Local Extensions" and choose the extension file (.trex).

access local extensions

The extension will appear in your dashboard, displaying a window with a list of sheets or parameters to select from.

Interactivity

Four icons are rendered at the top right of each extension:

screenshot of the extensions icons

  • Window icon: Opens the window for sheet or parameter selection.
  • Reload icon: Reloads the extension.
  • Settings icon: Opens the settings window for customizing the extension.
  • Filter icon: Opens the filter configuration window, allowing you to create filters on other sheets in the dashboard when you click within the extension.

Interactions:

Example

Sheet version

Add a sheet with the data you wante to visualize to the dashboard. Drag and drop the Extension object into your dashboard. Select "Access Local Extensions" and choose the extension file (.trex). The extension will appear in your dashboard, displaying a window with a list of sheets. select the sheet previously added to the dashboard.

Parameter version

Add one or several sheets with the data you want to visualize to the dashboard. Create a parameter starting with "ext_viz_extension type_sheetname" with the list of sheet names. Here, we are using the Radar extension so the parameter must contain "ext_viz_radar_sheetname" Drag and drop the Extension object into your dashboard. Select "Access Local Extensions" and choose the extension file (.trex). The extension will appear in your dashboard, displaying a window with a list of parameters. Select the parameter previously created.