The Application of Excel in Online Data Visualization Dashboards: The Secret to Efficient Data Management -DataShow

As a powerful online data visualization platform, DataShow not only offers intuitive and dynamic data presentation but also supports users in uploading and updating data through various methods. Among these, using Microsoft Excel as a data source is perhaps one of the most appealing options.

Why use Excel to manage visual large screen data？

After creating a dashboard with a dashboard editor, the design typically remains static once finalized, while the data often requires frequent updates. Although the editor supports real-time data updates through API integration, not all users have access to such capabilities. Some users may have relatively simple data update needs, such as daily adjustments, while others might lack a professional development team to build and maintain API interfaces. Manually updating data for each chart in the editor is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive but also prone to errors. To address this issue, the DataShow editor has introduced the Excel Dataset feature, which allows users to export and import datasets with a single click, enabling batch data modifications. The dashboard will then automatically refresh within a maximum of 15 minutes.。

How to use Excel dataset function？

Step 1: Export Data Template

After completing the dashboard design, click the Excel Dataset button at the top of the interface to export the default data template. This step provides a standardized starting point for your data updates.

Step 2: Modify or Add Data

In the exported data sheet, modify or add data according to the table rules. Each sheet corresponds to a chart on the dashboard. The flexibility of Excel makes this process both intuitive and efficient.

Step 3: Save and Import Data

Save the modified data package, then return to the dashboard editor and click the Excel Dataset button again to import the updated data. As long as the dashboard layout remains unchanged, there is no need to re-export the template.

Step 4: Enjoy Automated Updates

Once the data is imported, the dashboard will automatically refresh within a maximum of 15 minutes without manual intervention, significantly enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of data updates.

Through these steps, users can easily achieve batch data updates without the need for complex programming knowledge or additional development resources. The Excel Dataset feature, with its simplicity and efficiency, provides a powerful tool for users to meet their daily data update needs.