# Dashboard

Dashboards are one of the most effective information‑management tools used to analyze and monitor **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)** of a business.\
They typically consist of charts, metrics, and other visual components that transform complex datasets into **clear, easily understandable insights**, enabling faster and more informed decision‑making.

In the ONEWEB platform, dashboards can be created using two different approaches, depending on the application requirements and platform version.

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### Dashboard Creation Approaches in ONEWEB

There are **two supported ways** to create dashboards in the ONEWEB platform:

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### Using the Widget Dashboard

This is the **legacy method** of creating dashboards in ONEWEB.\
The Widget Dashboard was introduced in earlier versions of the platform and is still fully supported.

Key characteristics:

* Suitable for existing implementations
* All previously built dashboards continue to function on newer versions of ONEWEB
* Recommended primarily for **maintenance of legacy dashboards**

This option ensures backward compatibility and protects existing dashboard investments.

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### Using Charts Extension in Page Designer

Starting from **ONEWEB version 4.0.0.19**, Page Designer introduces the **Charts Extension**, which provides a more modern and flexible way to build dashboards.

Using this extension, users can:

* Create dynamic charts and graphs
* Bind data easily from Microflows or other data sources
* Embed charts directly into **web pages or mobile applications**

This approach is recommended for:

* New dashboard implementations
* Interactive and data‑driven user interfaces
* Applications requiring greater flexibility and customization

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### Summary

ONEWEB supports both **legacy** and **modern** dashboard creation approaches:

* Use **Widget Dashboards** to maintain and run existing dashboards without modification
* Use **Charts Extension in Page Designer** to build modern, dynamic, and highly customizable dashboards

This flexibility allows developers to evolve their dashboard strategy while maintaining compatibility with existing solutions.


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