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How to create a dashboard view in Glide?

Creating a vibrant, interactive dashboard in Glide is easier than you think. Follow this step-by-step guide to see your data in a whole new way and keep users hooked.

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Overview

Building a dashboard with Glide is easy and fun. You'll use their drag-and-drop feature to design engaging and informative displays. Start by linking your data source, maybe from Google Sheets. Use charts, graphs, and tables to present your info neatly. Glide offers many templates and customization tools to suit your needs, whether you're tracking sales, keeping tabs on performance, or something else entirely. Get the hang of Glide's basics, and soon, crafting powerful dashboards will be a breeze.

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How to create a dashboard view in Glide?

Step 1: Sign In and Create a New App

  1. Head over to the Glide website (https://www.glideapps.com/).
  2. Sign in with your Google account or create a new one if you don't have it yet.
  3. After logging in, hit the "New Project" button to start a new app.
  4. Pick the type of project you want to create (like Glide Pages or Glide Apps).

Step 2: Connect Your Data Source

  1. Choose and connect your data source. Glide works with Google Sheets, Excel files, and Glide Tables.
  2. Select the specific file or table you want to use for your dashboard app.

Step 3: Configure Your Data

  1. Make sure your data is well-organized for dashboard elements like charts, graphs, and summaries.
  2. Clean up your data so it's easy to understand and manipulate within Glide.

Step 4: Add Tabs for Data Categories

  1. Click on the "Tabs" option in the left-hand menu.
  2. Add new tabs by clicking the "+" icon.
  3. Name each tab based on different categories (like Sales, Marketing, Operations).

Step 5: Customize Each Tab with Components

  1. Select a tab to start customizing it.
  2. Add components to show your data. Glide offers a variety of components like charts, lists, and tiles.
  3. Drag and drop the components you want into the tab layout.

Step 6: Configure Each Component

  1. Click on a component to tweak its settings.
  2. Choose the specific data column(s) you want to display.
  3. Customize the look and behavior of the component to fit your needs.

Step 7: Apply Filters and Visibility Rules

  1. Use filters to customize the data shown in each component. Click on a component, then go to the "Filter" tab.
  2. Set up conditions to filter the data (like showing sales data for a specific region).
  3. Use visibility rules to show or hide components based on user roles or other conditions.

Step 8: Design Layout and Aesthetics

  1. Go to the "Layout" section to adjust the overall arrangement of components.
  2. Customize the color scheme, text styles, and other design elements to match your dashboard's branding.

Step 9: Preview and Test

  1. Use the "Preview" mode to see how your dashboard looks and works on different devices.
  2. Test the interactive elements like filters and tabs to make sure they work as expected.

Step 10: Publish and Share

  1. Once you're happy with the dashboard, click on the "Publish" button.
  2. Share the link with your team or stakeholders, or set up privacy settings to control who can access it.

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