Layout container

The Layout container is a new component in the Dashboard bundle. In the Layout container, charts can be placed in a freeform manner with or without a snapping grid. Charts can overlap, be stacked, and controlled with show conditions. The Layout container is highly versatile but especially useful for:

• Grouping charts together

• Combining charts into new visualizations

• Creating composite KPIs

• Grouping and reusing user controls and buttons

• Creating aesthetic pleasing dashboards

To get the most out the layout container, follow best practices, check out Bruno Calver’s talk at Techspert Visualization Day on Qlik Community.

Layout container (Dashboard bundle)

Layout container

Borders and shadows

As of today, most charts receive settings for borders and shadows. Charts inherit the border setting from the theme but the border width and color setting can now be overridden and customized per chart. The border can play a big role in how your dashboard is perceived, use it wisely to achieve your goals.

Chart shadow is a new property on charts, providing a shadow contour around the chart, with options for size and color. Shadows create a depth effect and can be used to highlight and make certain elements stand out.

Borders and shadows works very well in the Layout container where charts can overlap and be stacked.

Customizing the borders and the shadows of visualizations