Understand dashboard card types

Cards form the foundation of your FastField dashboard, each presenting data in a distinct way through charts, grids, maps, and other means. As you add new cards to your dashboard, you gain the ability to pull form submission data from various sources linked to your account. This article provides a detailed overview of the card types available and how they can be used to give you the data insights you need.

Overview

On the Dashboards page in the FastField Portal, you're able to create dashboards with a diverse range of card types to give you specific business insights at a glance. You can also drag each card to arrange their order and adjust their sizes according to your preferences. To create a new card, select + New Card on the Dashboards page. Then, select a card type. Read below for a description of each type, along with recommended form fields to map data from.

Chart types

Pie charts

Pie charts are circular statistical graphics divided into slices, each illustrating numerical proportions. Each slice is directly proportional to the total quantity it represents. Recommended fields: Lookup Lists, Global Lists, Option List, Ratings, Yes/No/NA, Switch

Bar graphs

Bar graphs visually represent categorical data with rectangular bars. The heights of these bars are proportional to the values they represent. Bars can be plotted either vertically or horizontally. Recommended fields: Lookup Lists, Global Lists, Option List, Ratings, Yes/No/NA, Switch

Timelines

Timelines are graphical representations that utilize a linear scale to represent time. A unit of distance on the scale corresponds to a set amount of time. Recommended fields: Ratings, Yes/No/NA, Switch

Gauges

Gauges are graphical representations that measure the magnitude, amount, or contents of something, providing a visual display. Recommended fields: Ratings, Yes/No/NA, Switch, Numeric, Formatted Numeric

Grids and values

Tables

Tables present facts or figures systematically in columns. Recommended fields: Any

Value summary

This window displays values aggregated from collected form results. Recommended fields: Any

Metric

Metrics are summarized values in integer form, aggregated using methods such as minimum, maximum, sum, count, and average. Recommended fields: Numeric, Formatted Numeric, Rating

Submissions goals

Displays configured goal submissions for user groups based on time intervals. You can select up to 5 forms to be used in a submissions goal card.

Activity

Form submissions

Displays recent form submission activity chronologically, showing the form name, user, and date.

Submission count

Shows the total submissions within your account, sortable by time periods.

User activity

Shows user activity related to your account, including Portal logins, submitted forms, and other account activity.

Recent modified forms

Displays forms that were recently modified, allowing quick edits and data retrieval.

Form delivery activity

Shows actions related to form delivery, including successes and failures recorded.

Quick buttons

Web app

Shortcut link to the FastField web application.

External

Web link

Shortcut link to an external URL.

Note

For security reasons, certain websites may not allow embedding via an <iframe>. If issues arise, check with the website administrator on their Content-Security-Policy or X-Frame-Options settings.

Maps

Pins card

Displays submission data on a map based on where the data was captured.