About dataBlocks

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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 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...

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


In the dropZone, dataBlock grouping and ordering is automatic, but you can use the tools menu to override it.
but you can drag a dataBlock to a new or existing tab and fine-tune the dataBlock there.
You drag any dataBlock from the dropZone into a user tab to keep it handy.