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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.
 
  
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<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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* In the dropZone, they are the natural way to show your account's dataseries.
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* In the [[DZDropzone|dropZone]], they are the natural way to show your account's dataseries.
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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]].
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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]].
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{{Template:Display_Description_See_Also|editorPage=DataBlock_Display_Editor}}
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==== dataBlock Tour ====
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== dataBlock Highlights ==
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DataBlocks hold one or more series:
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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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==== ...of compatible range and frequency... ====
  
 
<div class="imgSnippetWrap1 "><div class="imgSnippet " title="dataBlock data columns" data-styler="{ view: '342', style: ' width: 300px; height: 125px;  background: url(SQ/img/DocSamples/snap34.pngSQ)  scroll -513px -200px;  background-repeat: no-repeat; ' }"></div></div>
 
<div class="imgSnippetWrap1 "><div class="imgSnippet " title="dataBlock data columns" data-styler="{ view: '342', style: ' width: 300px; height: 125px;  background: url(SQ/img/DocSamples/snap34.pngSQ)  scroll -513px -200px;  background-repeat: no-repeat; ' }"></div></div>
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==== ...that scroll together in time... ====
  
 
<div class="imgSnippetWrap1 "><div class="imgSnippet " title="dataBlock date scroller" data-styler="{ view: '332', style: ' width: 223px; height: 121px;  background: url(SQ/img/DocSamples/snap33.pngSQ)  scroll -904px -189px;  background-repeat: no-repeat; ' }"></div></div>
 
<div class="imgSnippetWrap1 "><div class="imgSnippet " title="dataBlock date scroller" data-styler="{ view: '332', style: ' width: 223px; height: 121px;  background: url(SQ/img/DocSamples/snap33.pngSQ)  scroll -904px -189px;  background-repeat: no-repeat; ' }"></div></div>
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==== ...and work together naturally to make other displays and calculations... ====
  
 
<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>
  
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==Managing Series in dataBlocks==
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There are a number of handy tools for organizing and curating the contents of your dataBlocks</td>
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<div class="imgSnippetWrap1 "><div class="imgSnippet " title="datablock tools" data-styler="{ view: '361', style: ' width: 385px; height: 480px;  background: url(SQ/img/DocSamples/snap36.pngSQ)  scroll -56px -207px;  background-repeat: no-repeat; ' }"></div></div>
 
<div class="imgSnippetWrap1 "><div class="imgSnippet " title="datablock tools" data-styler="{ view: '361', style: ' width: 385px; height: 480px;  background: url(SQ/img/DocSamples/snap36.pngSQ)  scroll -56px -207px;  background-repeat: no-repeat; ' }"></div></div>
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You also have direct control of [[About_Series#sharing|series sharing]]
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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>
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==How Series are grouped and ordered in dataBlocks==
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===Within the dropZone===
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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.
  
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==== Grouping and Ordering ====
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dataBlocks in the dropZone contain series that were:
  
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How are dataBlocks formed? Series can form a dataBlock because they were:
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* Dragged in from the Web as a group, using the dZ-Dot, or
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* Manually uploaded as a group
  
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    * Dragged in from the Web as a group, using the dzDot
 
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    * Manually uploaded as a group
 
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    * Explicitly grouped by you
 
  
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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.
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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. 
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<div class="imgGlyph24 imgIdea"></div> If you want to keep some particular dropZone dataBlock handy, click and drag its blue <i>drag handle</i>.  When you drop it on a new or existing [[User_tabs|user tab]], you'll have a copy right in its own tab!
  
 
<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>
  
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==== Sharing Series from a dataBlock ====
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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>
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===As independent dataBlock displays===
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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]]
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[[Category:Definitions]]
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[[Category:How_To]]

Latest revision as of 15:42, 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.


dataBlocks have two roles in dataZoa:
  • 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

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

You also have direct control of series sharing

How Series are grouped and ordered in dataBlocks

Within the dropZone

When you drop new data series into your account, the
dropZone
view shows them grouped as dataBlocks.

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


In the dropZone, dataBlock grouping and ordering is automatic, but you can use the tools menu to fine tune it.


If you want to keep some particular dropZone dataBlock handy, click and drag its blue drag handle. When you drop it on a new or existing user tab, you'll have a copy right in its own tab!

As independent dataBlock displays

Once you save a dataBlock as a permanent display, use the dataBlock display editor to make changes.

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