Best Practices

5 reasons why you need a data cursor synchronized dashboard

by

Mustapha Mekhatria

2 minutes read

Data visualization, Highcharts Dashboards

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A dashboard with a synchronized data cursor is a handy option when creating interactive dashboards, as it enables coordination between various charts.

If you’re new to Highchart Dashboards, feel free to take a look at the following article Highcharts Dashboards 101 for a quick introduction. You can also jump to the data cursor synchronized Highcharts dashboard to learn how to build such a dashboard. Otherwise, hang on to explore why synchronized tooltip is a very good idea on a dashboard:

1. Insights

A synchronized chart provides context to users. When they interact with one chart, the related information in other charts immediately updates, giving them a more comprehensive view of the data. This contextual insight can help users identify patterns, correlations, and trends that might not be immediately apparent from a single chart.

2. Exploration

Data cursor sync enhances user exploration. Users can select a data point in one chart to understand its implications in other charts. This allows for a deeper investigation of relationships between different data sets and variables.

3. User experience

With data cursor sync, users might be able to manually cross-reference different charts to understand the relationships between data points. The sync ensures a seamless experience, eliminating the need for users to perform repetitive actions.

4. User-friendly design

Interactive dashboards are designed to be user-friendly. With data cursor sync, users don’t need to guess which data points correspond across different charts; they receive instant feedback about how their interactions impact the entire dashboard.

5. Highlighting insights

When users hover over a data point, it’s an indication that they are interested in that specific piece of information. Data cursor sync allows this interest to be highlighted and reinforced across the dashboard, making the most relevant insights more apparent.

A data cursor sync is a mechanism that ensures interactions made by users within a dashboard are propagated to other related charts. It creates a connected, synchronized experience where users can explore data more effectively and better understand their insights.