Difference between revisions of "About dataBlocks"

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A [[dataBlock]] is similar to a [[TableDisplay|table]], but much more powerful.  It holds a group of series that scroll together through time, and offer instant graphical views as well.  
 
A [[dataBlock]] is similar to a [[TableDisplay|table]], but much more powerful.  It holds a group of series that scroll together through time, and offer instant graphical views as well.  
  
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* As a type of independent [[Displays|display]], they can be tweaked, published, shared, etc., just like a traditional [[ChartDisplay|Chart]] or [[TableDisplay|Table]].
 
* As a type of independent [[Displays|display]], they can be tweaked, published, shared, etc., just like a traditional [[ChartDisplay|Chart]] or [[TableDisplay|Table]].
  
=== dataBlock Tour ===
 
  
==== DataBlocks hold one or more series... ====
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=== dataBlock Quick Tour: ===
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==== dataBlocks hold one or more series... ====
  
 
<div class="imgSnippetWrap1 "><div class="imgSnippet " title="dataBlock series titles" data-styler="{ view: '341', style: ' width: 400px; height: 145px;  background: url(SQ/img/DocSamples/snap34.pngSQ)  scroll -22px -202px;  background-repeat: no-repeat; ' }"></div></div>
 
<div class="imgSnippetWrap1 "><div class="imgSnippet " title="dataBlock series titles" data-styler="{ view: '341', style: ' width: 400px; height: 145px;  background: url(SQ/img/DocSamples/snap34.pngSQ)  scroll -22px -202px;  background-repeat: no-repeat; ' }"></div></div>
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<div class="imgSnippetWrap1 "><div class="imgSnippet " title="datablock displays" data-styler="{ view: '371', style: ' width: 385px; height: 274px;  background: url(SQ/img/DocSamples/snap37.pngSQ)  scroll -56px -201px;  background-repeat: no-repeat; ' }"></div></div>
 
<div class="imgSnippetWrap1 "><div class="imgSnippet " title="datablock displays" data-styler="{ view: '371', style: ' width: 385px; height: 274px;  background: url(SQ/img/DocSamples/snap37.pngSQ)  scroll -56px -201px;  background-repeat: no-repeat; ' }"></div></div>
  
=== For managing series ===
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=== For managing series: ===
  
 
==== There are a number of handy tools for organizing and curating the contents of your dataBlocks ====
 
==== There are a number of handy tools for organizing and curating the contents of your dataBlocks ====
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<div class="imgSnippetWrap1 "><div class="imgSnippet " title="dataBlock series sharing" data-styler="{ view: '343', style: ' width: 210px; height: 140px;  background: url(SQ/img/DocSamples/snap34.pngSQ)  scroll -926px -202px;  background-repeat: no-repeat; ' }"></div></div>
 
<div class="imgSnippetWrap1 "><div class="imgSnippet " title="dataBlock series sharing" data-styler="{ view: '343', style: ' width: 210px; height: 140px;  background: url(SQ/img/DocSamples/snap34.pngSQ)  scroll -926px -202px;  background-repeat: no-repeat; ' }"></div></div>
  
=== Grouping and Ordering ===
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=== Grouping and Ordering: ===
  
 
How are dataBlocks formed? Series can form a dataBlock because they were:
 
How are dataBlocks formed? Series can form a dataBlock because they were:
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<div class="imgSnippetWrap1 "><div class="imgSnippet " title="dataBlock dragger" data-styler="{ view: '351', style: ' width: 100px; height: 100px;  background: url(SQ/img/DocSamples/snap35.pngSQ)  scroll -22px -100px;  background-repeat: no-repeat; ' }"></div></div>
 
<div class="imgSnippetWrap1 "><div class="imgSnippet " title="dataBlock dragger" data-styler="{ view: '351', style: ' width: 100px; height: 100px;  background: url(SQ/img/DocSamples/snap35.pngSQ)  scroll -22px -100px;  background-repeat: no-repeat; ' }"></div></div>
 
=== Sharing Series from a dataBlock ===
 
 
<div class="imgSnippetWrap1 "><div class="imgSnippet " title="dataBlock series sharing" data-styler="{ view: '343', style: ' width: 210px; height: 140px;  background: url(SQ/img/DocSamples/snap34.pngSQ)  scroll -926px -202px;  background-repeat: no-repeat; ' }"></div></div>
 

Revision as of 13:50, 15 November 2016

A dataBlock is similar to a table, but much more powerful. It holds a group of series that scroll together through time, and offer instant graphical views as well.

dataBlocks have two roles in dataZoa:
  • In the dropZone, they are the natural way to show your account's dataseries.
  • As a type of independent display, they can be tweaked, published, shared, etc., just like a traditional Chart or Table.


dataBlock Quick Tour:

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...

For managing series:

There are a number of handy tools for organizing and curating the contents of your dataBlocks

And direct control of series sharing

Grouping and Ordering:

How are dataBlocks formed? Series can form a dataBlock because they were:

   * Dragged in from the Web as a group, using the dzDot
   * Manually uploaded as a group
   * Explicitly grouped by you

This means that dataBlock membership can change dynamically, but you can drag a dataBlock to a new or existing tab and fine-tune the dataBlock there.