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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. | ||
| − | <div class="imgGlyph24 | + | <div class="imgGlyph24 imgConcept"></div> dataBlocks have '''two roles''' in dataZoa: |
* In the dropZone, they are the natural way to show your account's dataseries. | * In the dropZone, they are the natural way to show your account's dataseries. | ||
Revision as of 14:31, 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 Tour
DataBlocks hold one or more series:
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.
