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| − | A | + | <div class="imgGlyph24 imgConcept"></div> A <b>dataBlock</b> is similar to a [[Table_Displays|table]], but much more powerful. It holds a group of series that scroll together through time, and offers instant graphical views as well. |
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<div class="imgGlyph24 imgConcept"></div> dataBlocks have '''two roles''' in dataZoa: | <div class="imgGlyph24 imgConcept"></div> dataBlocks have '''two roles''' in dataZoa: | ||
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* As a type of [[Displays|embeddable display]], they can be tweaked, published, shared, etc., just like a traditional [[Chart_Displays|Chart]] or [[Table_Displays|Table]]. | * As a type of [[Displays|embeddable display]], they can be tweaked, published, shared, etc., just like a traditional [[Chart_Displays|Chart]] or [[Table_Displays|Table]]. | ||
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==Managing Series in dataBlocks== | ==Managing Series in dataBlocks== | ||
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| − | You also have direct control of [[ | + | You also have direct control of [[About_Series#sharing|series sharing]] |
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===Within the dropZone=== | ===Within the dropZone=== | ||
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| − | When you drop new data series into your account, the dropZone | + | When you drop new data series into your account, the <div class="GfakeTabGroup"><div class="GfakeTab">dropZone</div></div> view shows them grouped as dataBlocks. |
| − | dataBlocks in the dropZone | + | dataBlocks in the dropZone contain series that were: |
| − | * Dragged in from the Web as a group, using the | + | * Dragged in from the Web as a group, using the dZ-Dot, or |
* Manually uploaded as a group | * Manually uploaded as a group | ||
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<div class="imgGlyph24 imgConcept"></div> In the dropZone, dataBlock grouping and ordering is automatic, but you can use the tools menu to fine tune it. | <div class="imgGlyph24 imgConcept"></div> In the dropZone, dataBlock grouping and ordering is automatic, but you can use the tools menu to fine tune it. | ||
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===As independent dataBlock displays=== | ===As independent dataBlock displays=== | ||
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| − | Once you save a dataBlock | + | Once you save a dataBlock as a [[Displays|permanent display]], use the [[dataBlock_Editor|dataBlock display editor]] to make changes. |
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[[Category:Getting_Started]][[Category:Examples]] | [[Category:Getting_Started]][[Category:Examples]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:42, 22 February 2017
A dataBlock is similar to a table, but much more powerful. It holds a group of series that scroll together through time, and offers instant graphical views as well.
- In the dropZone, they are the natural way to show your account's dataseries.
- As a type of embeddable display, they can be tweaked, published, shared, etc., just like a traditional Chart or Table.
See also:
Create
Edit
Copy
Circulate
Publish
Contents
dataBlock Highlights
dataBlocks hold one or more series...
...of compatible range and frequency...
...that scroll together in time...
...and work together naturally to make other displays and calculations...
Managing Series in dataBlocks
| There are a number of handy tools for organizing and curating the contents of your dataBlocks |
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You also have direct control of series sharing |
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How Series are grouped and ordered in dataBlocks
Within the dropZone
When you drop new data series into your account, the view shows them grouped as dataBlocks.
dropZone
dataBlocks in the dropZone contain series that were:
- Dragged in from the Web as a group, using the dZ-Dot, or
- Manually uploaded as a group
As independent dataBlock displays
Once you save a dataBlock as a permanent display, use the dataBlock display editor to make changes.
