On our website, we offer a variety of customization scripts that enhance the functionality and interactivity of Sisense widgets and dashboards. Many users have implemented these scripts to optimize their workflows and create tailored visualizations. However, a common issue arises when trying to apply these scripts to multiple widgets or dashboards: the need to add the same script separately to each widget.
For example, if you're implementing a measure changer dropdown across five different widgets, you must manually add the script to each one. While this approach works, it poses several challenges:
Disadvantages of Adding Scripts Separately to Each Widget or Dashboard:
Increased Maintenance Effort: Every time a script needs to be updated or modified, it must be done individually for each widget or dashboard, making the process tedious and prone to errors.
Inconsistent Implementations: Manually adding scripts to each widget can lead to inconsistencies in how they function across different dashboards, especially if a script is overlooked during an update.
Time-Consuming: Applying scripts one-by-one across multiple widgets and dashboards can be a time sink, especially when scaling or making frequent updates.
Higher Risk of Errors: The more manual intervention required, the higher the risk of coding mistakes or missing widgets in the update process.
To address these challenges, there are two key solutions:
1. Creating a Plugin for the Feature
Developing a plugin for specific features centralizes script management. A plugin allows you to apply scripts from a single source, ensuring that updates only need to be made in one place.
Advantages of Creating a Plugin:
Centralized Codebase: The script lives in one location, so changes only need to be made once, ensuring consistency across the platform.
Easy Maintenance: Future updates or changes can be done within the plugin, reducing the chances of errors and streamlining the update process.
Ideal for Complex Features: This option is especially valuable when implementing complex features or custom visualizations that need to be reused across dashboards.
However, creating a plugin is typically not necessary for smaller customizations, as it requires development time and effort that may outweigh the benefits for minor script adjustments.
If you're considering creating a custom plugin for your Sisense environment, I offer specialized consulting services to help you design and develop the right solution for your needs. Feel free to contact me to discuss how we can build the perfect plugin or do customization for your business.
2. Using Paldi’s Widget Script Manager Plugin
For users looking for an easier way to manage smaller customizations across multiple widgets, Paldi Solutions' Widget Script Manager is the ideal solution. This plugin simplifies the process of applying scripts across widgets and dashboards without the need for repetitive coding.
Key Benefits of the Widget Script Manager:
Centralized Script Management: All scripts are managed in one location, ensuring consistency and easier updates across all widgets and dashboards.
Effortless Deployment: You can apply scripts to specific widgets, widget types, or entire dashboards with minimal effort. This is particularly useful for deploying the same script to multiple widgets without needing to manually add it each time.
Pre-built Script Samples: The plugin comes with useful script samples, so you can quickly implement common use cases without needing to write scripts from scratch.
Customizable Combinations: Users can configure which widgets or dashboards a script applies to, providing flexibility without manual intervention on each element.
Error Reduction: By managing scripts centrally, you reduce the chances of discrepancies or errors between dashboards, ensuring a consistent experience.
Simplified Maintenance: Any updates or changes are made once within the plugin, making the process much more manageable and efficient.
Intuitive UI Management: Designers can easily enable or disable scripts from the widget or dashboard menu, without needing to dive into code. This makes script management accessible even to non-developers.
Why Choose the Widget Script Manager for Small Customizations?
For simple UI/UX enhancements and visual adjustments, Paldi’s Widget Script Manager provides a quick and efficient solution. You get the benefits of centralized script management without the need to develop a custom plugin, saving time, reducing errors, and keeping your Sisense environment organized.
If you’re interested in using the Widget Script Manager, contact me for exclusive discounts when you purchase the plugin through this website. Don't miss the opportunity to streamline your Sisense customization efforts with this powerful tool!
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