Creating a Dashboard

Steps to create a visually appealing dashboard in Bytebeam console

To create a Dashboard in Bytebeam, follow the steps below. The process applies to both Device Dashboards and Fleet Dashboards, with some differences in metadata and available options.

Steps to Create a Dashboard

1. Navigate to Dashboards

   Go to the Dashboards tab and click on the Create Dashboard button.
   

2. Fill in Dashboard Details

   Provide the necessary information in the following sections:

   • General:

     • Title: A name for the dashboard.
     • Dashboard Type: Choose between Fleet Dashboard and Device Dashboard.
       To switch between these types, use the dropdown for the Dashboard Type field.

   • Device Metadata:

     • Allow filtering by: Select from a list of device metadata options to enable filtering in the dashboard.

     For Device Dashboard: Displays only the devices that meet the selected filter conditions in the Devices List page.

     For Fleet Dashboard: Shows data specifically for devices that satisfy the filter conditions, applying these filters to panels as they are added.

   • Show Metadata (Available only for Device Dashboards):

     • Allow Viewing: Show the selected metadata keys and corresponding values for selected device in the dashboard.

   • Time Range:

     • Default Time Range: Sets the default recency for the data displayed on the dashboard.
     • Optionally, enable or disable the ability for users to change the time range.

   • Refresh Interval:

     • Set an interval (in seconds) to refresh the dashboard data automatically.

   • Dashboard Links:

     • Select additional dashboards from the dropdown list to open in a new tab while remaining on the current dashboard.
     • The selected dashboards will be displayed within the current dashboard, allowing you to open the corresponding dashboard in a new tab by clicking on them.

   • Access Control:

     • Owners: Define who can modify the dashboard.
     • Viewers: Define who can view the dashboard.
       Refer to Sharing a Dashboard for more details.
3. Redirected to Dashboard or Device List Page

   Once the dashboard is created:

   • For Device Dashboards: You will be redirected to the device list page.
     
   • For Fleet Dashboards: You will be redirected directly to the empty dashboard.
4. Add Panels to Your Dashboard

   Once on the dashboard page, click the + Panel button to start adding panels to your dashboard.
   Learn about Panels and how to add different panels to a dashboard.

Important Info

You can always switch between dashboard types during the creation process, but note the differences in available features and metadata options.

Dashboard Links will display device dashboards when a Device Dashboard is selected and fleet dashboards when a Fleet Dashboard is selected.