diff --git a/source/dashboards/views.markdown b/source/dashboards/views.markdown index 60b2a8faead..d716baed550 100644 --- a/source/dashboards/views.markdown +++ b/source/dashboards/views.markdown @@ -17,15 +17,27 @@ There are four different view types: - **Masonry (default)**: Arranges cards in columns based on their card size. - **Sections (experimental)**: Arranges cards in a grid system and lets you group them in sections. +It is currently not possible to migrate your dashboard from one view type into another. For example, if you have a dashboard in masonry view, and want it in sections view, you need to create a new view. + ## Adding a view to a dashboard 1. To add a view to your user interface, in the top right corner, select the pencil icon. -2. Then, select the `+` button in the top menu bar. +2. Select the `+` button in the top menu bar. -

- Views toolbar - Use titles and icons to describe the content of views. -

+ ![Views toolbar](/images/dashboards/views.png) + +3. Define the view settings: + - If you want a view title, enter the **Title**. + - If you want to see an icon, select the icon. + - Note: If an icon is defined, the title text only shows as a tooltip. + - We use [Material icons](https://pictogrammers.com/library/mdi/). + - Select the view type. + + ![The create new view configuration dialog](/images/dashboards/dashboard_view_configuration_01.png) + +4. On the **Badges** tab, add badges, if any. + - Note that the sidebar and panel views do not support badges. +5. If this view should not be visible for some users, on the **Visibility** tab, disable the view for those users. ## Path diff --git a/source/images/dashboards/dashboard_view_configuration_01.png b/source/images/dashboards/dashboard_view_configuration_01.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..075fe1bf470 Binary files /dev/null and b/source/images/dashboards/dashboard_view_configuration_01.png differ