Snippet Design Pane
The Design Pane is the space where a snippet is shaped. The design pane may vary slightly depending on the type of snippet created. When you click Create Snippets and choose a snippet type in the Snippets pane, the Design Pane will open. It consists of these sections: Snippet Header, Layout, Options, Fields pane, and Level 2 Header.
Snippet Header
The snippet header defines the snippet's unique identity. Here, you can specify its name, title, privacy status (public or private), and even explore snippet type conversion.
Reload: Restores the snippet to the last published setting.
Hide Pane: Closes the snippet design pane.
Name: The name of the snippet. As the name is an identifier of the snippet, it should be unique. Multiple public snippets with the same name will result in a system error.
Title: The name of the snippet displayed to the user.
Technical ID: This property is only available to OData snippets. It should be a unique ID across all snippet types, not just OData snippets. You can reference the Technical ID when using the OData snippet as an OData service.
Private: All snippets are private by default. Unchecking Private makes the snippet public.
Layout
The Layout section provides a visual representation of the current configuration of rows, columns, and filters in the snippet. The layout is where data presentation is defined. Fields can be structured into rows, columns, and filters as needed.
Fields that have been moved from the Fields pane will appear in their respective section within the layout, accompanied by their properties.
For information about how to interact with the Layout, refer to Dimension Operations and the following sections in the Sheet Details: Layout article.
Options
Additional features to enhance the snippet's display are found in the Options section. These options are tools for fine-tuning how the snippet appears and behaves, ensuring alignment with specific requirements.
For information about the options in this section, refer to Sheet Details: Options.
Fields Pane
This component becomes relevant when reports or visuals are being created. It provides a comprehensive view of the fields contained within the model, along with their properties. Here, the specific data elements to include in the snippet can be selected and arranged to convey the required information.
The fields defined for the selected model or sheet, along with their properties/attributes, are prepopulated here. Expanding each field will list all its attributes below.
Mandatory Attribute (ID): Each field has a mandatory attribute known as the ID, indicated by a key icon. The ID uniquely identifies the field within the model.
Other Attributes: Apart from the mandatory ID attribute, there are additional attributes associated with each field, represented by a "cube" icon. These attributes provide further details or properties related to the field.
You can perform the following operations on each item:
Rows: Adds the item to the Rows section of the layout. The item values will be displayed as row headers in the generated report.
Columns: Adds the item to the Columns section of the layout. The item values will be displayed as column headers in the report.
Filter: Assigns the item to the Filters section of the layout. The item can be used to filter or narrow down the data shown in the report based on user selections.
Search: Allows users to enter keywords or terms related to the metrics and dimensions they want to find.
Snippet Page: Level 2 Header
In this header, operations such as saving and refreshing data, publishing the snippet, and exporting data can be found. It serves as the command center for managing snippet-related actions efficiently.
For more information about the options on the level 2 header, refer to Sheet Details: Level 2 Header.