Setting Up Data Source Parameter Synchronization

Parameters synchronization enables the user to control parameter values of data sources in a number of dashboard blocks at a time. Synchronization can be set up for all blocks that use parametric data sources. Synchronization is made by links between parameters.

TIP. To determine whether a visualizer data source is parametric, use the Data Source Parameters tab on the side panel. To get information about data source parameters in reports, use object navigator.

Use the Document Parameters Synchronization tab of the side panel to set up synchronization between all parameters used in a dashboard.

Make sure that the side panel is displayed.
Click on the empty space of the working area.
Go to the Document Parameters Synchronization tab.

NOTE. The tab is available if a dashboard contains parametric data sources.

The link name is formed by the scheme: Link <link_number> (<parameter_name>). For each link there is a list of blocks using this link. A number of links can be mapped with one dimension.

The name of unlinked parameters is formed by the scheme: <Block_name> [<Parameter_name>].

A link can be created:

Based on the unsynchronized parameter:
1. Select the unsynchronized parameter.
2. Click the button. Select the New Link item in the menu that opens.
Based on a link used in a number of blocks:
1. Select the block used in the link.
2. Click the button. Select the New Link item in the menu that opens. The selected block is excluded from the link.

The created link is displayed on a tab.

Select all blocks in the link.
Click the button corresponding to the link.

The link is deleted from all blocks, in which it is used. The parameter, corresponding to the link, is added to the list of unsynchronized parameters.

Select the excluded block.
Click the button. Select the Remove from Link item in the menu that opens.

The block is removed from the link. The parameter, corresponding to the link, is added to the list of unsynchronized parameters.

The option is available if there is a link corresponding to this parameter.

Select the unsynchronized parameter.
Click the button. Select the Link item in the menu that opens.
The list with available links opens, in which the required link will be selected.

The parameter is excluded from the list of unsynchronized parameters, and a block, using this parameter, is added to the selected link.

Select a block using a link or parameter on the tab. The corresponding block is highlighted in the working area.