Creating and Customizing a Linear Gauge Widget

Linear Gauge Widgets are a versatile tool that can be customized to fit a variety of data visualization needs. This article will guide you through the process of creating and customizing a Linear Gauge Widget.

Steps to Publish D3TimeLineChart Custom Widget

1. Download the custom widget: Obtain the LinearGauge custom widget file from the source or attachment provided.

2. Publish the custom widget: Use the help link to guide you through the process of publishing the custom widget to your Bold BI application.

Assigning Data

The first step in creating a Linear Gauge Widget is assigning data. This is done in the “Assign Data” section of the widget. Here, you will find two fields:

1. Actual Value: This field represents the target value of the range. This could be a goal or benchmark that you are aiming to reach.
2. Pointer Value: This field represents the values within the range. These are the data points that you are tracking against the target value.

Customizing the Widget

Once you have assigned data to your widget, you can begin customizing it to fit your needs. There are several ways to do this:

1. Adding Labels: Labels can be added to the widgets to provide additional context or clarification. This can be done in the Basic Settings.
2. Customizing Pointers: The pointers can also be customized in the Basic Settings. This allows you to change the appearance of the data points on the widget.
3. Adjusting Range Settings: The Range Settings allow you to customize the starting value and interval of the range. This can be useful for adjusting the scale of the widget to better fit your data.
4. Changing Gradient Color Settings: The Gradient Color Settings can be used to customize the widget’s gradient setting. This can be used to visually differentiate between different sections of the widget.

By utilizing these customization options, you can create a Linear Gauge Widget that is tailored to your specific data visualization needs.

Conclusion

Creating and customizing a Linear Gauge Widget is a straightforward process that can greatly enhance your data visualization capabilities. By assigning data, adding labels, customizing pointers, adjusting range settings, and changing gradient color settings, you can create a widget that is both visually appealing and informative.

References

For more information on creating and customizing Linear Gauge Widgets, please refer to the following resources:

1. Custom Widget Creation