When it comes to business intelligence (BI) platforms, there are tons of options out there. Some offer extensive pre-built design customizations, while others focus more on ease of use. But where Sisense really shines is in its visualization flexibility—something not every BI tool can brag about. Whether you’re a data geek, a business analyst, or just someone looking to make their dashboards pop, Sisense has some tricks up its sleeve that can take your visualizations to the next level.
Simple Yet Powerful Customizations
Right out of the box, Sisense gives you all the important design options you need to create effective visualizations. But if you’ve ever found yourself wanting more control—like tweaking the smallest details on a chart—Sisense has you covered. The magic lies in its custom scripting capabilities. With just a dash of JavaScript, you can customize your dashboards and widgets in ways most other platforms don’t allow.
Let’s say you want to tweak the way your data labels look. Sisense’s bar charts, for example, are built on Highcharts, which means you can tap into all the cool customization options Highcharts offers. Want to format data labels? Easy. Check out this quick guide to Format Data Labels in Sisense Widgets with just a few lines of code.
Dashboards with a Personal Touch
Customizing individual widgets is just the beginning. With Sisense, you can also tweak the entire dashboard. Need to add a button to refresh your dashboard on command? No problem! A simple script lets you create a Refresh Button that users can click anytime. Check out the step-by-step guide to adding a Refresh Button to your Sisense dashboards.
Beyond widgets, Sisense allows you to customize things at a global level. You can even tap into global events and access menus like the dashboard or widget menus. Want to add your own custom menu items that perform specific tasks? With Sisense, you can! This flexibility is a rare find in most BI platforms and makes Sisense ideal for those who want complete control over their dashboards.
BloX: Elevating Dashboard Interactivity with Custom HTML and Data
One feature that makes Sisense stand out is BloX. Unlike traditional widgets, BloX allows you to create completely custom content by rendering HTML inside the widget. This means you can add interactive elements like buttons, images, and forms—while also incorporating data from your dashboard directly into these elements.
Want to see BloX in action? Imagine you want to display some text showing your total revenue and add a button that links to an external website or another dashboard. With BloX, this is an easy and basic example of what’s possible. Plus, there are many built-in templates available that you can use straight away, or you can tailor them to fit your specific needs.
Check out an example of a BloX template featuring two interactive cards to see just how flexible and powerful BloX can be.
Making Scripts Easier to Manage
With great customization comes a little complexity. One challenge you might face is managing all these scripts, especially if you're using the same one across multiple widgets or dashboards. Copy-pasting scripts everywhere can get messy, but thankfully, there’s an easier way to keep things organized.
Using a tool like the Widget Script Manager, you can centralize and manage your scripts, applying them globally without having to copy and paste. This not only saves time but also makes your dashboards easier to maintain in the long run.
Curious about how to better manage scripts? Here’s more info on handling scripts efficiently: Widget Script Management in Sisense.
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