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# Configuring Dashboards

Discover how to configure dashboards in Tathya for comprehensive data visualization and analysis.

## Save Chart to an Existing Dashboard Or Create a New Dashboard

While in the process of saving a chart, you have the option to directly add it to a dashboard.

In the "Add to Dashboard" field, you can specify whether you want to add the chart to an existing dashboard or create a new one.

* If you would like to save the chart to an existing dashboard, then select the dashboard from the drop-down list.
* If your new chart does not align with the existing dashboards, go ahead and enter the dashboard name and create a new dashboard.
* Select Save or, to browse directly to the defined dashboard, select Save & Go To Dashboard.

The added chart becomes easily shareable. Options include downloading data or a PNG file, copying the chart link, or setting up regular email reports for automated sharing.

## Add Charts to a New Dashboard

Locate and click on the "Dashboards" option in the top navigation menu. This will take you to the dashboard management page.

* Click on the "+ Dashboard" button to initiate the creation of a new dashboard.
* Provide a meaningful and descriptive name for your dashboard. Add any relevant tags or categories.
* A list of existing charts will be displayed. Choose the charts you want to include in your dashboard. These could be charts, graphs, or any visualizations you've previously created.
* Use the drag-and-drop functionality to arrange the selected charts on your dashboard. This allows you to create a customized layout that visually communicates your insights effectively.
* Fine-tune the layout by adjusting the size and position of each slice using the drag-and-drop feature. Customize the dashboard title, description, and other settings. Consider adding annotations for clarity.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Annotations** provide additional context or explanations for specific data points, enhancing the interpretability of your dashboard.
{% endhint %}

* Publish your dashboard once satisfied with the layout and content.

## Add Charts When Editing a Dashboard

Navigate to the Dashboards screen and go to the dashboard to which you want to add charts.

* Select the Edit dashboard icon.
* Select the Charts tab.
* The Charts tab contains a list of all charts that you have access to (i.e., charts that you have created or a team member has shared ownership access).
* To add a chart, just drag & drop the chart card into a space on the dashboard.
* Publish your dashboard once you have added all the required charts.

## Creating a New Chart from an Empty Dashboard

Navigate to the Dashboards screen and select + Dashboard.

* In the Content panel, select + Create a new chart.

At this stage, you can proceed with the process of creating a new chart by following the steps discussed under the section “creating a new chart”.

## Removing Charts from a Dashboard

To remove a chart from the Dashboards screen, select the Edit dashboard icon.

* While your cursor is hovering over a chart, select the trash icon in the upper-right corner of the chart.
* To delete an entire row of charts, select the trash icon on the far left side of the row.

{% hint style="info" %}
Selecting the trash bin icon merely removes the chart(s) from your dashboard, it does not delete them from Tathya.
{% endhint %}

## Deleting a Dashboard

A dashboard can be deleted from the Dashboards screen by clicking on the delete icon in the Actions column header.

* On clicking the delete icon, you will see a popup that confirms the deletion of a dashboard. Type 'DELETE' to delete the dashboard.