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  4. Work with the dynamic template designer

Work with the dynamic template designer

This section includes the following topics:
  • Dynamic Template Designer Overview

  • Dynamic Template Designer Cheat Sheet

  • Modify an Out-of-the-Box Dynamic Template

  • Dynamic Template Designer Quick Start

  • Steps to Create Dynamic Templates

  • Working with Enterprise Objects and Fields

  • Select an Enterprise Object

  • Configure General Dynamic Template Designer Components

  • Converting to a Homogeneous, Product-Specific Template

  • Add Fields and Methods to a Dynamic Template

  • Alias Names for Fields

  • Conditions When Hidden Fields are Included by Default

  • Dynamic Template Field Configuration

  • Valid Formatter Patterns

  • Examples of Dynamic Templates Containing Graphics Tool Tips

  • Dynamic Template Drilldown Configuration

  • Custom Drilldowns and Examples

  • Drilldown Parameters

  • Examples of Dynamic Templates Containing Drilldowns

  • Dynamic Template Designer Example

  • Using Groups in Dynamic Templates

  • Add a Group to Create Separate Line Charts in a Report

  • Add a Group to Create a Double Header in a Tabular Report

  • Dynamic Template Function Configurations

  • Examples of Dynamic Templates Containing Functions

  • Create User-Defined Fields with the Field Builder

  • Create Fields with the Field Builder

  • Configure a Static Filter

  • Filter on Date Fields

  • Static Filter vs. Tabular Report Filter

  • Configure the Field Sort Order

  • Return Unique Results

  • Dynamic Template Scope Selector Components

  • Scope Selector Component - Custom Filter

  • Data Domain Enterprise Object Scope Selector Components

  • Host Enterprise Object Scope Selector Components

  • Job Enterprise Object Scope Selector Components

  • Storage Array Enterprise Object Scope Selector Components

  • Customize and Export Dynamic Templates

  • Export/Import Dynamic Templates Containing Custom Attributes

  • Export a dynamic template that contains attributes

  • Import a dynamic template that contains attributes

  • Save a Dynamic Template After Edits

  • Format the Dynamic Template Output

  • Configure a Bar Chart Dynamic Template

  • Steps to Create a Bar Chart Dynamic Template

  • Examples of Bar Chart Dynamic Templates

  • Configure an Area/Stacked Area Chart Dynamic Template

  • Configure a Donut Chart Dynamic Template

  • Example of a Donut Chart Dynamic Template

  • Configure a Horizontal Bar Chart Dynamic Template

  • Example of a Horizontal Bar Chart Dynamic Template

  • Configure a Horizontal Stacked Bar Chart Dynamic Template

  • Example of a Horizontal Stacked Bar Chart Dynamic Template

  • Configure a Line Chart Dynamic Template

  • Line Charts for Performance Metrics

  • Steps to Create a Line Chart Dynamic Template

  • Line Chart Field Requirements

  • One Object Per Line Chart, One or More Metrics Per Chart

  • Multiple Objects Per Line Chart, One Metric Per Chart

  • Format Line Chart Fields

  • Line Chart Scope Selections

  • Examples of Line Chart Dynamic Templates

  • Configure a Pie Chart Dynamic Template

  • Examples of Pie Chart Dynamic Templates

  • Configure a Stacked Bar Chart in a Dynamic Template

  • Example of a Stacked Bar Chart Dynamic Template

  • Configure a Table Dynamic Template

  • Examples of Tabular Dynamic Templates

  • Create a Sparkline Chart in a Tabular Dynamic Template

  • Configure Chart Axes

  • Using Methods in Dynamic Templates

  • Overview of Method Creation

  • System Methods

  • Stand-Alone Methods

  • Viewing Methods

  • Adding or Editing Methods

  • Tokens for Methods

  • Exception Tables for a Method's Join Clause

  • Validate and Save a Method

  • Delete a Method

  • Troubleshooting Dynamic Templates

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