idea More information toggle to Header in ArcGIS Dashboards Ideas

More information toggle to Header

AnthonyYattoni — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 01:15:34 GMT

I love that there is now a more information option in dashboards, long overdue. However, is there a way to make that option available to the header, or am I just missing it? I feel like most people will see it/use it better if it was in the top right of the dashboard as most people go to that area when they are in need of help.

Re: More information toggle to Header

SandraLuken1 — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:58:26 GMT

The Header panel offers an information window option. Similar to a splash screen, this window can be customized with text and icons to temporary appear over the dashboard until dismissed.

https://doc.arcgis.com/en/dashboards/latest/get-started/header.htm

Re: More information toggle to Header

AnthonyYattoni — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:50:28 GMT

That is true, but I generally use that as my legal disclaimer. I don't think many people will realize that it would contain information regarding how to navigate the dashboard as they would just hit "I agree" and move into the dashboard. They also would not be able to access that screen again unless they refresh the page.

That is why I think adding the more information next to, or even an option within, the menu items would be great. That way people can click on it over and over again without the need to refresh the page.

Re: More information toggle to Header

SandraLuken1 — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:54:58 GMT

Actually the information window from the Header panel can be accessed at anytime from the burger menu in the top corner. The configuration option for this is at the bottom of the header panel config tab under Menu items.

This differs from the splash screen, configured from the View panel for the entire dashboard, which as you mentioned once dismissed will not appear again until the page is refreshed.

Re: More information toggle to Header

AnthonyYattoni — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:59:23 GMT

I think that is what I'm looking for. I still think it would be beneficial to have the question mark outside of the menu to it is easier to access.