TimeLines

time-line

General: TimeLine

The TimeLine function of DataChain is accessible from the HandleData module.

The number of TimeLines that can be created is not limited.

This function allows to position several groups of data on a time scale by defining for each group a reference date (Or a start date and an end date).

Two types of TimeLine are available in the same TimeLine presentation: A fixed TimeLine An interactive TimeLine with integrated zoom function named TimeLine Details

In a single TimeLine presentation, several data sources can be integrated.

Like other components, TimeLines DataChain can be integrated into Tableaux de Bords.

Creating a TimeLine

List of TimeLines

The creation of a TimeLine (like all operations on TimeLines) is performed from the HandleData module.

Step 1

  • 1 Access module HandleData Logo HandleData

  • Choose, in the left menu HandleData, the option TimeLine associated with the icon time-line.svg

Access to the list of TimeLines

Metadata

2nd step

  • 2 Click on the button New

  • Each TimeLine has a metadata panel. Entering a label is required.

    Metadata of a new graphic

Optional input areas allow for more description. An icon can thus be assigned to the metadata panel of a TimeLine.

information It is advisable to save this panel as soon as you enter it. Use the button Save button located in the right part of the banner of the TimeLine screen.

Tab - Data Sources

Step 3

  • At least one data source is required for the creation of a TimeLine. Use the btn-ajouter-source.svg[add source] icon to access the list of available sources. cf DataBlocks Documentation

information The proposed sources are related to the rights of the current user.

information It is possible to integrate, on the fly, a file with a separator. To do this, use the Rapid Integration function via the icon Rapid integration icon located in the top banner of the *HandleData* application.

1 Sources are powered by DataBlocks. It is possible, at the level of each source, to carry out operations making it possible to adapt, for a presentation, the blocks of original data by clicking on the icon Icone edit

2 Displays a succession of operations such as generation of formulas, filters, aggregations, sorting and modification of labels and types are available.

Source Operations Handle

Step 4

In the proposed list, choose one (or more) sources then double-click on the line or use the button Validate to assign the source to the current TimeLine

information Note that this operation can be performed multiple times.

Step 4 Bis (optional)

  • If necessary, the user can make changes to the chosen sources.

  • In this case, select one of the sources assigned to the current TimeLine. Use the edit icon located at the end of the line (or click on the source label). Then make the necessary changes. Save them using the icon Validate button then the icon Back button to return to the list of sources for the current TimeLine.

Tab - Settings

Presentation Settings TreeMap

Step 5

Setting up a TimeLine

1 General parameters of the TimeLine

  • Startup loading: Specifies whether the values ​​are displayed as soon as the "Visualization" tab of the TimeLine component is opened

  • Produce the synthesis: Produces a synthesis with calculations of the delay between the different groups and the reference dates

  • Study area: Specifies whether a study area will be displayed

  • Study area color: Choice of the color of the study area

  • Study Bar: Specifies whether a study bar will be displayed in the Global TimeLine . The study bar allows you to view where the study area of ​​the TimeLine Detail 2 is located (see 3 in the following diagram)

  • Study area color: Choice of study bar color

2 General settings area of ​​the Global TimeLine view

  • Visible Yes/No: Specifies whether the Global TimeLine is visible or not

  • Background color: Determines the background color of the Global TimeLine

  • Labels Background and Font Color: Determines the background and writing color of the area containing the group labels

  • Date axis background and Font color: Determines the background and writing color of the area containing the dates/times

  • Event background and Font color: Determines the background and writing color of the event zones (if the reference is based on a start date and an end date)

  • Pane default closing: Specifies whether the Global Timeline pane should be open by default or not

  • Vertical Line: Presence of vertical lines in the Global TimeLine

  • Horizontal Line: Presence of horizontal lines at the level of the Global TimeLine

three View Parameter Area TimeLine Details

  • Visible Yes/No: Specifies whether the Details TimeLine is visible or not.

  • Background color: Determines the background color of the Details TimeLine.

  • Labels background and Font color: Determines the background and writing color of the zone containing the labels of the groups of the Details TimeLine.

  • Date axis background and Font color: Determines the background and writing color of the zone containing the dates/times of the TimeLine Details.

  • Event background and Font color: Determines the background and writing color of the event zones if the reference is based on a start date and an end date.

  • Pane closed by default TimeLine Details: Specifies whether the TimeLine Details pane should be opened by default or not.

  • Horizontal Line: Presence of horizontal lines in the Details TimeLine.

  • Vertical Line: Presence of vertical lines in the Details TimeLine.

quatre For each group of data, this area allows you to specify the reference columns (reference date or start date / end date), and the presence of the group on the TimeLine global (top TimeLine) or on detail TimeLine (bottom TimeLine)

  • Top: Presence of the group in the Global Timeline

  • Bottom: Presence of the group in the Timeline Details

  • Reference date (or start date)

  • End date

  • Group tooltip setting

  • Choice of a presentation icon (The icon must be assigned at the data source level)

Tab - Visualization

View of a simple timeline

  • 1 Centering zone: allows you to choose a range of data to display in the global Timeline. Click on the menu 5 then Update

  • 2 Global TimeLine: Displays all data in macro mode

  • 3 Detail TimeLine: Displays a zoom on the data corresponding to the study bar 4

  • 5 Visualization menu

    • Show/Hide values: Show or hide the values ​​from the sources used (Image zone:ROOT:n6.svg[6,20] ) Updated visual: Reloads the page in the event of a range change

Editing a TimeLine

  • modsule HandleData. Menu TimeLine time-line.svg

  • In the TimeLines list, search for the TimeLine to edit. It is possible to use the search and sort functions present at the level of each column.

  • Select the line.

  • Click on the TimeLine label or on the edit icon at the end of the line.

Deleting a TimeLine

  • HandleData module. Menu TimeLine time-line.svg

  • At the level of the TimeLines list, search for the TimeLine to delete. It is possible to use the search and sort functions present at the level of each column.

  • Select the line.

    • Option 1: Use the button icon suppression at the end of the line and confirm the action.

    • Option 2:

      • Click on the TimeLine label or on the edit icon at the end of the line.

      • In the TimeLine edition. Click on the Delete button and confirm the action.

Quick Reference

Creating a TimeLine time-line.svg

From the HandleData genericsData-color module

Steps Objective Stock Landmarks

1

Access to the list of TimeLines.

Left Menu HandleData TimeLine Icon

time-line.svg

2

Creating a New Timeline

Click on New Button

New

3

The metadata

Enter information

Description Required

4

Add Source

Source tab. Click on Add source button

add source

5

Input and Save settings

In the Settings tab, click on the Validate button

Validate

6

Viewing the Timeline

Visualization tab. Run the presentation

refresh