Enhance Data Visualization with Dynamic Chart Type Switching in Bold BI with Tab Widget and Inter Widget Linking

The Bold BI application offers a feature that allows users to dynamically change the chart type while in view mode. This is achieved through inter-widget linking and dashboard parameters. By following these steps, you can create a flexible and interactive dashboard that allows users to switch between different chart types based on their preferences or the data they are analyzing.

Steps to Change Chart Type Dynamically

1. Creating a Dashboard Parameter with Chart Names.
2. Configuring the Dashboard with Widgets.
3. Enabling Inter-Widget Linking in the Master Widget.

Creating a Dashboard Parameter with Chart Names

Follow the steps outlined below to set up a dashboard parameter with chart names:

1. Refer to the Bold BI help documentation for guidance on configuring the dashboard parameter.
2. Access the dashboard parameter dialog and choose the List mode.
   
   
3. Set the Value to Manual and input the column values in the text box. Then, click on the Add button.
   
   
4. Add the dashboard parameter as displayed in the image below, and then adjust the name of the dashboard parameter.
   
   
5. Save the dashboard parameter and data source.

Configuring the Dashboard with Widgets

Follow the steps below to configure a dashboard with a Tab widget, Master widget, and Chart widget.

1. Drag and drop the combine widget into the design canvas and add the following configuration into the combine widget.
2. Add Combo box widget and bind the dashboard parameter field to the ‘Value’ section in the ‘Assign Data’.
   
   
3. Add Tab widget into the design canvas and add more tabs that you want.
   
   
4. Customize the chart types for each tab to ensure that each tab showcases a distinct chart type according to the value specified in the dashboard parameter. For instance, if the first item in the dropdown list is a Bar type chart, be sure to include a Bar type chart widget in Tab1. Depending on the dropdown index, you can incorporate the appropriate chart type into the corresponding tab.
   
   
5. Disable the options for Hide Tab Header and Show Shadow in the tab widget. Likewise, disable the Show Shadow option for all chart widgets.
6. The dashboard will now be displayed as shown below.
   
   

Enabling Inter-Widget Linking in the Master Widget

When a user chooses a different chart type from the dropdown menu, the chart widget will automatically update to show the selected chart type, creating a smooth and interactive experience. To enable this feature, you need to select the option labeled Inter Widget Linking in the Combo box widget. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Go to the properties panel for the Combo box widget.
2. Check the box next to Inter Widget Linking.
3. Choose the Tab widget from the list of items.
   
   

Visualize the Results

Upon completing the configuration of the dashboard using the aforementioned steps, you can publish or preview the dashboard. The dashboard grants users the flexibility to dynamically switch the chart type by selecting a value from the Combo box widget.

Additional References

• How to Configure Dashboard Parameter in Bold BI
• Tab widget in Bold BI
• How to configure Inter widget Linking