Getting Started
In this section you will learn how to generate a new dashboard from scratch and how to apply changes and customize it.
Create a new Dashboard
Navigate to https://generator.dashboards.vfk.ipt.fraunhofer.de and generate a new dashboard by entering a suitable name and selecting "Fraunhofer" or "RWTH Aachen" as your preferred Gitlab instance.
The generation process takes a few seconds. Your dashboard will be online after around two minutes.
Add Content
Open your dashboard by naviagte to the following URL with your desired browser:
https://<your-dashboard>.dashboards.vfk.ipt.fraunhofer.de
E.g. SimpleDashboard is available at
https://simple.dashboards.vfk.ipt.fraunhofer.de
Move your mouse to then left side of the screen and a menu appears. Select Edit
and the editor appears.
After adding all changes in the editor your SimpleDashboard is ready by pushing the "Submit" - button.
Editor problems ?
- Make sure you are working online. The local assets & archive folder can't be used online
- Delete your cache
Please refer to the following sections if you want to expand it and create a so-called "AdvancedDashboard". See here.
Read FAQ
Please refer to the FAQ before contacting us.