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Creating Stunning Dashboards with QlikView

By : Julian Villafuerte
Book Image

Creating Stunning Dashboards with QlikView

By: Julian Villafuerte

Overview of this book

QlikView is one of the most powerful analytical tools in the market. Based on an in-memory associative model, it lets users freely navigate through the data, spot trends and make better decisions. This platform is capable of integrating a wide range of data sources like ERP systems, data warehouses or spreadsheets into a single application in order display dashboards with state-of-the-art visualizations. Creating Stunning Dashboards with QlikView is an easy to follow handbook that guides you through the process of creating an effective and engaging dashboard that delivers tangible value to the business. It starts with the identification of the business needs and the definition of the main KPIs, and takes you all the way to the application rollout. Throughout the book, you will learn how to apply some of the best practices in the field of data visualization, create a robust navigation schema, chose the best chart types for each scenario and many other things that will help you create effective dashboards that uncover all the stories behind the data.
Table of Contents (16 chapters)
Creating Stunning Dashboards with QlikView
Credits
Foreword
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
4
It's Not Only about Charts
Index

Color palettes


For those who come from a graphic design background, mixing and matching colors is a straightforward activity. However, if you are more familiarized with programming or databases, creating a simple palette can be a titanic task. However, even if you have an awful sense of fashion, you can still be a great QlikView designer by relying on the experts. As we discussed in Chapter 2, All about Dashboard Design Best Practices, there are many amazing websites that can help you create an adequate color palette, so don't hesitate to visit them! From specialized graphic design websites to fashion or interior design resources, there is no excuse for not having a friendly color scheme.

Once you find the perfect mix of colors, be sure to add it to your library. You can use text objects to easily copy and paste the RGB formula or simple charts to move the palette as a whole with the Format Painter tool. In the end, these resources not only give consistency to your apps, but also endow them...