Actions on URL parameters are configured using the Settings button in the upper right corner.
The configuration options you choose for a URL parameter as well as the configuration options set on dashboard target elements determine the types of actions you can configure. The following sections provide an overview of what is possible, but there are nuances. If a specific parameter-to-target pair is not listed, that type of interaction is not possible. If you find that a parameter-to-target pair is not available during dashboard configuration, it means that while generally possible, there is some nuance to the target element configuration that prevents the action.
Note:
It is recommended that you add URL parameters after all dashboard elements have been added and configured.Category parameter
To configure an action on a category parameter, complete the following steps:
- On the URL Parameters tab on the Settings dialog box, click Add URL Parameter, and click Category Parameter.
- Fill in the Label text box and select Data Type and Operator values.
- Click Add Target and click a target element
- Select the Target Field for the target element.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each target.
You can configure the following actions to occur for a category parameter:
Parameter type Possible action Target element Target subelement Category
Filter (attribute)
Map's operational layer
List
Details
Serial chart
Pie chart
Indicator
Value
Reference
Gauge
Value
Minimum
Maximum
Embedded content
Category selector
Numeric selector
Minimum
Maximum
Numeric parameter
To configure an action on a numeric parameter, complete the following steps:
- On the URL Parameters tab on the Settings dialog box, click Add URL Parameter, and click Numeric Parameter.
- Fill in the Name text box and select Value Type and Operator values.
- Click Add Target and click a target element.
- Select the Target Field for the target element.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each target.
You can configure the following actions to occur for a numeric parameter:
Parameter type Possible action Target element Target subelement Numeric
Filter (attribute)
Map's operational layer
List
Details
Serial chart
Pie chart
Indicator
Value
Reference
Gauge
Value
Minimum
Maximum
Embedded content
Category selector
Numeric selector
Minimum
Maximum
Date parameter
To configure an action on a date parameter, complete the following steps:
- On the URL Parameters tab on the Settings dialog box, click Add URL Parameter, and click Date Parameter.
- Fill in the Name text box and select Data Type, Value Type, and Operator values.
- Click Add Target and click a target element.
- Select the Target Field for the target element.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each target.
You can configure the following actions to occur for a date parameter:
Parameter type Possible action Target element Target subelement Date
Filter (attribute)
Map's operational layer
List
Details
Serial chart
Pie chart
Indicator
Value
Reference
Gauge
Value
Minimum
Maximum
Embedded content
Category selector
Numeric selector
Minimum
Maximum
Feature parameter
To configure an action on a feature parameter, complete the following steps:
- On the URL Parameters tab on the Settings dialog box, click Add URL Parameter, and click Feature Parameter.
- Click the Change button to select or change the parameter's data source.
- Fill in the Name text box and select a Unique ID Field.
- Click Add Action and click the type of action desired.
- For the chosen action type, click Add Target. Depending on the type of target chosen, fill in any remaining information requested.
- Repeat step 5 for each target.
- Repeat steps 4 through 6 for each action.
You can configure the following actions to occur for a feature parameter:
Parameter type Possible action Target element Target subelement Feature
Zoom
Map
Pan
Flash
Show Pop-up
Follow Feature
Filter (attribute or spatial)
Map's operational layer
List
Details
Serial chart
Pie chart
Indicator
Value
Reference
Gauge
Value
Minimum
Maximum
Embedded content
Category selector
Numeric selector
Minimum
Maximum
Geometry parameter
To configure an action on a geometry parameter, complete the following steps:
- On the URL Parameters tab on the Settings dialog box, click Add URL Parameter, and click Date Parameter.
- Fill in the Name text box and select a Value Type.
- Click Add Action and click the type of action desired.
- For the chose action type, click Add Target. Depending on the type of target chosen, fill in any remaining information requested.
- Repeat step 4 for each target.
- Repeat steps 3 through 5 for each action.
You can configure the following actions to occur for a geometry parameter. The options available differ depending on the Value Type chosen (Point or Extent).
Parameter type Possible action Target element Target subelement Geometry (Point)
Zoom
Map
Pan
Flash
Geometry (Extent)
Set Extent
Map
Filter (spatial)
Map's operational layer
List
Details
Serial chart
Pie chart
Indicator
Value
Reference
Gauge
Value
Minimum
Maximum
Embedded content
Categories from Grouped Values
Numeric selector
Minimum
Maximum