Difference between revisions of "About the dZ-Dot"
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| − | * As you browse a website, the dZ-Dot precedes you, | + | * As you browse a website, the dZ-Dot precedes you, placing itself <div class="imgGlyph16 imgDZDot"></div> next to available data |
| − | * | + | * Then, whenever you see the dot next to some data, you can drag (or just click to send) that data into your dataZoa account |
| − | * | + | * The magic<sup>*</sup> happens as it lands in your account: |
| − | ** The data is [[Harmonized_Data|harmonized]], so it | + | ** The data is [[Harmonized_Data|harmonized]], so it <i>immediately</i> works with any other data in your account, from any other website |
** The location is memorized, so we can check back periodically for updates and changes | ** The location is memorized, so we can check back periodically for updates and changes | ||
| − | ** | + | ** Then any changes are automatically propagated through related [[Calculations|calculations]], [[Displays|displays]], and [[About_dZBoards|dashboards]] that use the series |
Revision as of 14:08, 2 February 2017
dataZoa's dZ-Dot™ is a browser add-in with magical powers*.It cooperates with authoritative websites around the world to get their time-series into dataZoa effortlessly.
Highlights:
- As you browse a website, the dZ-Dot precedes you, placing itself next to available data
- Then, whenever you see the dot next to some data, you can drag (or just click to send) that data into your dataZoa account
- The magic* happens as it lands in your account:
- The data is harmonized, so it immediately works with any other data in your account, from any other website
- The location is memorized, so we can check back periodically for updates and changes
- Then any changes are automatically propagated through related calculations, displays, and dashboards that use the series
* Clarke's Third Law: Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
