Configure actions on URL parameters

Actions on URL parameters are configured using the Dashboard settings window. To open the dashboard settings, click the Settings button.

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:

1. On the URL Parameters tab on the Settings dialog box, click Add URL Parameter, and click Category Parameter.
2. Fill in the Label text box and select Data Type and Operator values.
3. Click Add Target and click a target element
4. Select the Target Field for the target element.
5. 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:

1. On the URL Parameters tab on the Settings dialog box, click Add URL Parameter, and click Numeric Parameter.
2. Fill in the Name text box and select Value Type and Operator values.
3. Click Add Target and click a target element.
4. Select the Target Field for the target element.
5. 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:

1. On the URL Parameters tab on the Settings dialog box, click Add URL Parameter, and click Date Parameter.
2. Fill in the Name text box and select Data Type, Value Type, and Operator values.
3. Click Add Target and click a target element.
4. Select the Target Field for the target element.
5. 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:

1. On the URL Parameters tab on the Settings dialog box, click Add URL Parameter, and click Feature Parameter.
2. Click the Change button to select or change the parameter's data source.
3. Fill in the Name text box and select a Unique ID Field.
4. Click Add Action and click the type of action desired.
5. For the chosen action type, click Add Target. Depending on the type of target chosen, fill in any remaining information requested.
6. Repeat step 5 for each target.
7. 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:

1. On the URL Parameters tab on the Settings dialog box, click Add URL Parameter, and click Date Parameter.
2. Fill in the Name text box and select a Value Type.
3. Click Add Action and click the type of action desired.
4. For the chose action type, click Add Target. Depending on the type of target chosen, fill in any remaining information requested.
5. Repeat step 4 for each target.
6. 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