Introduction
Description
The HTML Composer widget allows users to embed custom HTML content directly into dashboards or reports within the BI App. This widget is ideal for enhancing visual storytelling by incorporating formatted text, images, and static interactive elements. It supports HTML and CSS but does not support JavaScript for security and performance reasons.
Purpose
The HTML Composer widget is designed to provide flexibility in presenting contextual information, branding, or visual enhancements alongside data visualizations. It enables users to create rich, informative layouts that improve the interpretability and engagement of renewable energy performance dashboards and reports.
Target Audience
Business Analysts in renewable energy companies seeking to annotate dashboards with insights or operational notes.
Plant Managers who want to display custom messages, alerts, or branding on dashboards.
Technical Solutions Architects integrating visual elements into BI reports for stakeholders.
Operations Teams needing to highlight key performance indicators (KPIs) or maintenance schedules.
Key Features & Use Cases
Feature List
Custom HTML Content: Embed formatted text, tables, and images to provide context or branding.
CSS Styling Support: Customize the appearance of content using inline or embedded CSS.
Static Interactivity: Include hyperlinks and anchor tags (excluding JavaScript).
Responsive Layout: Adapts to different screen sizes for optimal viewing on various devices.
Use Case Examples
Display branding elements like plant names, locations, and logos
Provide narrative context for visualizations (e.g., “This chart shows daily solar irradiance levels for Site A.”).
Display static instructions or legends to help users interpret complex visualizations.
Embed links to external systems like asset management tools or regulatory dashboards
Data Used
While the HTML Composer widget does not directly bind to data sources, it complements data-driven widgets by providing:
Static contextual information (e.g., plant overview, safety instructions)
Visual aids (e.g., logos, icons, or infographics)
Hyperlinks to external systems (e.g., SCADA portals, maintenance logs)