Column Type Overview

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Column Type Overview

The Grid dashboard item supports four types of columns.

 

Dimension Column

Displays values in the bound data item "as is".

Measure Column

Displays summaries calculated against data in the bound data item.

Delta Column

Bound to two measures, it calculates summaries for both measures, and displays the difference between these summaries.

Sparkline Column

Displays values in the bound data item using sparklines.

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When you drop a data item into the Columns section, the type for the new column is determined automatically, based on the data type.

Column Type Indication

The type of the column is indicated within the corresponding data item container in the DATA ITEMS area.

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Column type indicators are defined as follows:

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Dimension Column

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Measure Column

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Delta Column

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Sparkline Column

ExpandedCollapsed Changing Column Type

To change the column type, click the column type indicator. In the invoked Column Options window, select the required column type in the Column type section.

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