1.2. New Features List V6.6

1.2.1. New EspressDashboard Features

  1. PAK Files make it easier to transport data registries, dashboards and maps in a single file which makes them easier to be shared between servers (Section 2.1.4.3 - Dashboard and Map Packages).

  2. Improved Organizer with Advanced Search Dialog features flexible sorting options and intuitive icons that improve ease of use and functionality. Organizer is now embedded into the browser window without any pop-ups (Section 2.1.2 - The Organizer Interface).

  3. Support for Multiple Administrators enhances manageability of information and security (Section 1.4.1.1 - User List).

  4. Improved LDAP Support. LDAP users can be integrated into EDAB from any existing Active Directory with (no modifications to the Active Directory are required). Users can be managed completely in the Active Directory (all changes in the AD will take effect in EDAB immediately). See Section 1.4.1.4 - LDAP Settings.

  5. Import Users from CSV File with GUI lets you import users by simply browsing the local directory and loading the file in an easy-to-use interface (Section 1.4.1.1.1 - Importing Users and Groups).

  6. Improved EDAB database upgrade. The most common databases are now upgraded automatically by the EDAB installer which makes upgrade from any EspressDashboard version to the 6.6 version very easy (Section 1.3.1 - Installing EDAB).

  7. Tooltips for Charts in Dashboards are now more detailed and easier to read. Users can clearly see data points and other key information.

  8. Touch Screen Gestures for Dashboards make it even easier for users to view and analyze dashboards anytime, anywhere all while using intuitive touch screen gestures on mobile devices (Section 6.1.3 - Mobile MenuPage).

  9. QD Report/ Chart Insert Variables Dialog enables parameter values to be displayed on Quick Designer reports and charts, giving users more control over the content of their reports and charts (Section 3.12.3.1.1 - Text Variables).

1.2.2. New Chart Features

  1. Time Based Zooming for HiLo and HLCO Charts enables users to select an aggregate data range to more efficiently analyze large amounts of data (Section 3.4.8.2 - Date/Time Based Zooming).

  2. Top N and Bottom N Options allows users to get a quick overview of key performance metrics (Section 3.4.8.3.1 - Top/Bottom N Charts).

  3. Smooth Trend Lines present a more accurate picture of the trend.

  4. More Configuration Options for Gradients gives users complete control of gradient options for each part of a chart.

  5. Insert Vertical Line with Today as Value on Gantt Charts lets users clearly label a point in time to show the progress of projects (Section 3.4.6.2.3 - Fixed Horizontal/Vertical Lines).

  6. Improved Transposition UI for charts allows users to intuitively transpose charts visually, without the need to understand the underlying structure (Section 3.3.1.1 - Data Transposition).

  7. Export Chart to Excel enables users to easily export charts directly into Excel without any intermediate steps.

  8. Map Default Parameter Values to SQL Query rather than to a fixed value allows users to conveniently customize charts for easier parameter entry (Section 2.3.3.2.2.2 - Initializing Query Parameters).

  9. Export Query button in Enter SQL statement dialog.