Cloud Hosted Iframe Dashboards and More

This is part four of a transcript of a webinar hosted by InetSoft demonstrating the new features of its 2023 release. The speaker is Katie Roussey, an InetSoft systems engineer.

Part Three can be found here

Questions and Answers

What is the relationship between version 13.7? How does version 13.7 relate to the InetSoft 2023 release?

Version 13.7 is more of a build designation tag. So I believe some of the stuff that was currently published might have had some of the tags, the existing tags for the 13.7 label, but the official version name is 2023. That is the version name that you will see when you're looking at,what version and build number I'm running when I open that page with an enterprise manager. Launch it yourself and you'll see.

For the new chart embedding option, could multiple charts be embedded on the same page? If so, will we be allowed to load them at the same time instead of consecutively?

So you would be able to call more than one frame with independent charts directly linked in them. This would cause simultaneous execution of the charts from those particular dashboards that you are linking with. However, it depends on your particular webpage and how your iframes are handling that loading. But they will be completely independent from each other. They are not a comprehensive dashboard in that circumstance. They're not going to have any of their relationships for options like brushing or having filter components and so on, but it would just provide the chart contents themselves in more of a side by side or two different sections of the page. When that page is loading, those iframes would call up those assets simultaneously.

If I am not already on the most recent version of StyleBI, can I skip directly to this upgrade? Or do I have to go do the older upgrades first and then this one?

So like with all releases in the past, you should have no problem just jumping directly from the version that you're running to version 2023. Since all of the release notes in terms of feature lists and notes about it from an infrastructure, architectural changes perspective are noted in each individual upgrade instructions, I would recommend reviewing each of the separate release notes for the versions in between. But you do not actually have to do the upgrade steps. and go through the process of upgrading to all the in-between versions, you should have no problem jumping to version 2023. If you find that you have any concerns around the upgrade process or any hesitation with embracing or performing an upgrade, please feel free to reach out to your account manager and they can see about getting you additional reference material or potentially aligning you with an engineer to see what they can do to ensure that you have upgrade success.

Do the iframe charts work on a website with cloud hosting?

Yes, so you should have no problem from an architectural perspective doing the embedding, whether or not you're doing cloud hosting or on-premise. It should behave just as embedding an entire dashboard would except for the fact that it is just an isolated chart that is designed to load by itself.

Now there's the question of what other elements are required to give context to the chart? But that's really the only true difference that you're going to have with that type of embedding .

Regarding the line chart feature that was demoed, is there an equivalent option for area charts?

So that line chart option to have it interpolate with the dashed line, that option is supported for line charts, radar charts, and point type charts that have the show lines option enabled, but it is not supported for the area style chart.

Can you explain the difference between the new chart embedding option and the existing iframe dashboard embedding option?

So the existing iframe dashboard embedding option is designed to embed an entire dashboard, which is a collection of charts and components that are all related to each other. So you can have a dashboard that has multiple charts, multiple components, and they all work together. The new chart embedding option is designed to embed a single chart, which is just the chart itself without any of the other components or charts that are related to it. So it's a more lightweight option for embedding a single chart into a webpage or application without the overhead of the entire dashboard.

What are the advantages of embedding charts in iframes?

Embedding charts in iframes offers several advantages:

• Isolation: Iframes provide a way to isolate the chart from the rest of the webpage, which can help prevent conflicts with other JavaScript code or CSS styles.
• Security: Iframes can enhance security by creating a sandboxed environment for the chart, reducing the risk of cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
• Easy Integration: Iframes make it easy to integrate charts into existing webpages or applications without requiring significant changes to the underlying codebase.
• Responsive Design: Iframes can be made responsive, allowing charts to adapt to different screen sizes and orientations.

10 Chart-Related Articles from InetSoft

Below is a list of 10 articles from InetSoft’s website focusing on charts and data visualization. Each entry includes a link to the article with anchor text derived from the article’s content and a three-sentence summary highlighting its key points. These articles showcase InetSoft’s capabilities in creating interactive, customizable charts for business intelligence.

• Web-Based Charting

  InetSoft’s charting software enables developers and enterprises to create interactive, web-based charts for dashboards and reporting. The article highlights the flexibility of StyleBI, offering both free and commercial tools with a drag-and-drop designer for easy customization. It emphasizes the software’s ability to connect to various data sources for dynamic visualizations.

• Interactive Chart Design

  This article discusses InetSoft’s chart design software, which supports developers in embedding charts into applications using a free API. It covers Style Chart’s features, including customizable chart styles and real-time data visualization for enhanced user engagement. The software is designed for both web developers and enterprise users seeking robust charting solutions.

• Dynamic Charting Applications

  InetSoft’s charting applications provide free and commercial options for creating interactive graphs and dashboards. The article explains how these tools support data mashup and real-time analytics, enabling users to visualize complex datasets. It highlights the ease of embedding charts into cloud-based or on-premise systems.

• Customizable Chart Styles

  The article explores InetSoft’s business charting solutions, offering web-based tools for creating visually appealing charts with minimal setup. It emphasizes the ability to customize chart aesthetics and integrate with enterprise applications for real-time insights. The platform supports developers and businesses in delivering data-driven visualizations.

• Date Grouping Level

  This article details how InetSoft’s charting features allow users to adjust time period groupings, such as by year or month, for meaningful data analysis. It explains how the Chart Editor simplifies date-level modifications to suit specific business needs, like tracking sales trends. The tool supports dynamic visualizations for comparing time-based data effectively.

• Performance Management Charts

  InetSoft’s software enables the creation of performance management charts, such as bullet charts and speedometers, to track KPIs. The article highlights the ease of designing interactive dashboards with real-time data using StyleBI’s visualization tools. It emphasizes user-friendly features that allow businesses to monitor performance without technical expertise.

• Interactive Chart Styles

  The article showcases examples of over 30 chart styles, including bar, pie, and waterfall charts, created with InetSoft’s reporting software. It discusses the platform’s ability to deliver fast, interactive visualizations across devices with a web-based interface. The tool’s flexibility supports both on-premise and hosted deployments for enterprise reporting.

• Chart Scripting API

  InetSoft’s report scripting API allows developers to programmatically create and customize charts for web-based applications. The article explains how the API supports data binding, chart type modifications, and aesthetic adjustments for dynamic visualizations. It highlights the flexibility of building charts from scratch using JavaScript-like syntax.

• Net Change Analysis

  This article describes waterfall charts, which visualize the causes behind a net change in value, using InetSoft’s charting tools. It explains how to create these charts to display financial or operational data, with step-by-step guidance for users. The tool’s drag-and-drop interface simplifies the process for both novice and advanced users.

• Compact Data Trends

  The article covers sparkline charts, compact visualizations for showing data trends, and how to create them using InetSoft’s software. It highlights their use in dashboards to display KPIs without overwhelming users with complex graphics. The tool’s intuitive design supports quick integration into business intelligence applications.

These articles demonstrate InetSoft’s robust charting capabilities, emphasizing ease of use, customization, and integration for business intelligence. They cater to both developers and business users, offering tools to create dynamic, interactive charts for data-driven decisions. By leveraging these solutions, organizations can enhance their visualization strategies across various platforms.