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[[Category:Fusion Data Browser]]
 
[[Category:Fusion Data Browser]]
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=Overview=
 
=Overview=
 
Is Fusion Data Browser installed? '''''Click the link''''' to read [[Fusion_Data_Browser| the Overview article and installation and configuration details]].
 
Is Fusion Data Browser installed? '''''Click the link''''' to read [[Fusion_Data_Browser| the Overview article and installation and configuration details]].
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However, before any of the other functions can be used, you must start with data.
 
However, before any of the other functions can be used, you must start with data.
  
The image above shows the Fusion Data Browser is its initial state. There has been no activity so far. In order to start using the Browser, you must have data which has been published or registered.
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The image above shows the Fusion Data Browser in its initial state. There has been no activity so far. In order to start using the Browser, you must have data that has been published or registered.
  
 
=Dataset Navigation=
 
=Dataset Navigation=
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==Series List==
 
==Series List==
In the example below you can see that Poverty has been selected from the Navigation panel and in the mid section you will see a list of series.
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In the example below you can see that Poverty has been selected from the Navigation panel and in the mid-section you will see a list of series.
 
 
  
 
[[File:Poverty1.png|1000px]]
 
[[File:Poverty1.png|1000px]]
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| Table|| [[File:FDB Table.png|50px]]|| This button is active from the Series List and opens up the [[Data_Browser_Table| Data Browser Table which is explained further in this article]].
 
| Table|| [[File:FDB Table.png|50px]]|| This button is active from the Series List and opens up the [[Data_Browser_Table| Data Browser Table which is explained further in this article]].
 
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| Time Series|| [[File:FDB Time Series.png|50px]]|| This button is active from Series List and opens up the [[Data_Browser_Time_Series_Chart| Data Browser Time Series Chart which is explained further in this article]].
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| Time Series|| [[File:FDB Time Series.png|50px]]|| This button is active from the Series List and opens up the [[Data_Browser_Time_Series_Chart| Data Browser Time Series Chart which is explained further in this article]].
 
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==Charts==
 
==Charts==
  
Clicking the [[File:FDB Table.png|50px]] button will open up the Table Chart as shown in the example below.
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Clicking the [[File:FDB Table.png|50px]] button will open up the Table Chart as shown in the example below.
  
 
[[File:Data_Browser_Table_View.png|1000px]]
 
[[File:Data_Browser_Table_View.png|1000px]]
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| Dataset Period|| [[File:FDB-Dataset-Period.png|50px]]|| This button allows you to define a start and end period and or specify the (last) number of observations to be displayed in  the Data Table. You can learn more about Calculations [[Dataset_Period| Dataset Periods in this article]]
 
| Dataset Period|| [[File:FDB-Dataset-Period.png|50px]]|| This button allows you to define a start and end period and or specify the (last) number of observations to be displayed in  the Data Table. You can learn more about Calculations [[Dataset_Period| Dataset Periods in this article]]
 
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| H1 || [[File:FDB Table Title.png|50px]]|| This button allows you to create a title, and a sub-title  for a Table Chart . You can enter free text or use the lookup feature to obtain a title from components in the Data Structure. For the Time Series Chart you can also define Axis Labels. You can learn more about this feature [[Chart_Label|in this article]].
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| H1 || [[File:FDB Table Title.png|50px]]|| This button allows you to create a title and a sub-title  for a Table Chart. You can enter free text or use the lookup feature to obtain a title from components in the Data Structure. For the Time Series Chart, you can also define Axis Labels. You can learn more about this feature [[Chart_Label|in this article]].
 
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| Share|| [[File:FDB Share.png|50px]]|| Creates a URL of the Page or the Query. This URL can be opened directly or copied to the clipboard. You can use this feature to send the URL which can be opened by anyone with that URL. The source Registry must be running for an ‘outsider’ to view the query. You can learn more about Sharing URLs [[Data_Browser_Share_URL | Share URL]] in this article.
 
| Share|| [[File:FDB Share.png|50px]]|| Creates a URL of the Page or the Query. This URL can be opened directly or copied to the clipboard. You can use this feature to send the URL which can be opened by anyone with that URL. The source Registry must be running for an ‘outsider’ to view the query. You can learn more about Sharing URLs [[Data_Browser_Share_URL | Share URL]] in this article.
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==Saved Charts==
 
==Saved Charts==
In the example below, there are 3 saved charts for the Dataset External Trade. One is a Tire Series Chart [[Data_Browser_Time_Series_Chart| click here to read more about Time Series charts]], the other two are Table Charts [[Data_Browser_Table|click here to read more about Table Charts]].
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In the example below, there are 3 saved charts for the Dataset External Trade. One is a Tire Series Chart [[Data_Browser_Time_Series_Chart| click here to read more about Time Series charts]], and the other two are Table Charts [[Data_Browser_Table|click here to read more about Table Charts]].
  
  
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This menu allows you to Login and Out however please note that if you are already logged into Fusion Registry when you open the Data Browser, you will be logged in automatically.  
 
This menu allows you to Login and Out however please note that if you are already logged into Fusion Registry when you open the Data Browser, you will be logged in automatically.  
  
The Management Options Managing Saved Charts and Queries is a user related function as explained in [[Data_Browser_-_Saved_User_Data| this article]] and there is no need to Login.  
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The Management Options Managing Saved Charts and Queries is a user-related function as explained in [[Data_Browser_-_Saved_User_Data| this article]] and there is no need to Login.  
  
To use the options Manage Pre-Defined Queries and Managed Dataflows, you must be logged in as these are system wide features.
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To use the options Manage Pre-Defined Queries and Managed Dataflows, you must be logged in as these are system-wide features.
  
 
==Locale:en==
 
==Locale:en==
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This option allows you to use any of the languages configured in the property files - you need to have the appropriate language identified in the siteconfig.json, for example:  
 
This option allows you to use any of the languages configured in the property files - you need to have the appropriate language identified in the siteconfig.json, for example:  
 
   "Locales" : ["en", "he", "ru"],
 
   "Locales" : ["en", "he", "ru"],
And a corresponding language property file must exist: for example:
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A corresponding language property file must exist: for example:
 
Browser_lang_he.json
 
Browser_lang_he.json
  
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==Saved Queries==
 
==Saved Queries==
When a query is saved, there is an option to save the query as Private (saved local) (this relates to User as described [[Data_Browser_-_Saved_User_Data|here]] or Public.
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When a query is saved, there is an option to save the query as Private (saved locally) (this relates to User as described [[Data_Browser_-_Saved_User_Data|here]] or Public.
  
 
This option allows you to manage (Delete) Local (Private) queries.
 
This option allows you to manage (Delete) Local (Private) queries.
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==Pre-Defined Queries==
 
==Pre-Defined Queries==
This option is only available to a logged on user. You can read more about Pre-Defined Queries [[Data_Browser_Pre-Defined_Queries|in this article]].
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This option is only available to a logged-on user. You can read more about Pre-Defined Queries [[Data_Browser_Pre-Defined_Queries|in this article]].
  
  
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===Linked Categories (PDQ)===
 
===Linked Categories (PDQ)===
Pe-Defined Categories can appear on the dataset list as shown in the example below.
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Pre-defined categories can appear on the dataset list as shown in the example below.
  
  
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The Manage option Linked categories enables you to do this. First, select the Pre-Defined Query then click Linked Categories to display a list of all categories within any categorisation scheme available.
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The Manage option Linked categories enable you to do this. First, select the Pre-Defined Query then click Linked Categories to display a list of all categories within any categorization scheme available.
  
  
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Select the Categorisation(s) to use then Save the changes. The Pre-Defined Query will appear on the Datasets list.
 
Select the Categorisation(s) to use then Save the changes. The Pre-Defined Query will appear on the Datasets list.
  
Note, the Categories are also available to view, add or delete via Fusion the Registry Categorisations option. You can read more [[Category_Schemes_and_Categorisations|in this article]].
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Note, that the Categories are also available to view, add or delete via Fusion the Registry Categorisations option. You can read more [[Category_Schemes_and_Categorisations|in this article]].
  
 
==Manage Dataflows==
 
==Manage Dataflows==
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Every available option will be included. Note that attributes can only be used as filters via the Table view.
 
Every available option will be included. Note that attributes can only be used as filters via the Table view.
  
'''Pick Specific Dimension'''
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'''Pick Specific Dimensions'''
 
If you select this option, a list of available Dimensions will be displayed, you can select as shown below.
 
If you select this option, a list of available Dimensions will be displayed, you can select as shown below.
  
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Select the Categorisation(s) to use then Save the changes. The Category will appear on the Datasets list.
 
Select the Categorisation(s) to use then Save the changes. The Category will appear on the Datasets list.
  
Note, the Categories are also available to view, add or delete via Fusion the Registry Categorisations option. You can read more [[Category_Schemes_and_Categorisations|in this article]].
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Note, that the Categories are also available to view, add or delete via Fusion the Registry Categorisations option. You can read more [[Category_Schemes_and_Categorisations|in this article]].
  
 
=Recent Activity=
 
=Recent Activity=
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This is User specific and shows details of Datasets which have been opened as well as Series Baskets and Favourite Datasets.
 
This is User specific and shows details of Datasets which have been opened as well as Series Baskets and Favourite Datasets.
  
Is is possible to clear this activity, for example, using Chrome, select Delete Browsing data then delete the Cookies as shown below.
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It is possible to clear this activity, for example, using Chrome, select Delete Browsing data then delete the Cookies as shown below.
  
 
[[File:FDB-Recent-Activity-clear.png|300px]]
 
[[File:FDB-Recent-Activity-clear.png|300px]]
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==Useful Articles==
 
==Useful Articles==
 
[[:Category:Fusion_Data_Browser | Click here to see a list of all Fusion Data Browser articles]]
 
[[:Category:Fusion_Data_Browser | Click here to see a list of all Fusion Data Browser articles]]
 
== Incomplete Articles currently being updated ==
 
[[Data Browser Export|Data Browser Export Functions]]
 
 
[[Data_Browser_Time_Series_Chart| Data Browser Time Series Chart]]
 
 
[[Data_Browser_Table_Calculations| Calculations in the Data Table]]
 

Latest revision as of 02:32, 30 October 2024

Overview

Is Fusion Data Browser installed? Click the link to read the Overview article and installation and configuration details.


Fusion Data Browser is a web tool for data consumers to explore the Fusion Registry data catalogue, create charts and tables, and download data.

Key areas.png

There are 4 key areas of functionality to consider:

  • Dataset Navigation
  • Saved Queries, Charts and Baskets
  • Search
  • Management options

However, before any of the other functions can be used, you must start with data.

The image above shows the Fusion Data Browser in its initial state. There has been no activity so far. In order to start using the Browser, you must have data that has been published or registered.

Dataset Navigation


Navigation1.png

Series List

In the example below you can see that Poverty has been selected from the Navigation panel and in the mid-section you will see a list of series.

Poverty1.png

Functions available in the Series List

Function Display Effect
Home FDB-Home.png This will return you to the Home page.
Dataset Name FDB DS Name.png Return to the Series List.
Share FDB Share.png Creates a URL of the Page or the Query. This URL can be opened directly or copied to the clipboard. You can use this feature to send the URL which can be opened by anyone with that URL. The source Registry must be running for an ‘outsider’ to view the query. You can learn more about Sharing URLs in this article.
Save FDB Save.png This enables you to save a Query. You can learn more about Saving Queries Data Browser Queries in this article.
Series Basket FDB Series Basket.png This enables you to save a selection of series to a new or existing basket. You can learn more about Series Baskets in this article.
Export Data FDB Download.png This enables you to Export the data. You can learn more about the Export options in this article.
Series List FDB Series List.png This button is only active if you have moved to the Table or Time series display. If you are using one of these, clicking the Series List button will return you to the list as displayed above. You can learn more about the Export options in this article.
Table FDB Table.png This button is active from the Series List and opens up the Data Browser Table which is explained further in this article.
Time Series FDB Time Series.png This button is active from the Series List and opens up the Data Browser Time Series Chart which is explained further in this article.

You can read more about the Time Series Chart in this article.

Charts

Clicking the FDB Table.png button will open up the Table Chart as shown in the example below.

Data Browser Table View.png


Clicking the FDB Time Series.png button will open up the Time Series Chart as shown in the example below.

Time Series Example External Trade 1.png.


Functions available

Function Display Effect
Save FDB Save.png This enables you to save a Chart. You can learn more about Saving Charts Data Browser Configuration in this article.
Export Data FDB Download.png This enables you to Export the data. You can learn more about the Export options in this article.
Calculations FDB Calculations.png This button enables you to perform Calculations, the Table view will be updated accordingly. You can learn more about Calculations Data Browser Table Calculations in this article
Dataset Period FDB-Dataset-Period.png This button allows you to define a start and end period and or specify the (last) number of observations to be displayed in the Data Table. You can learn more about Calculations Dataset Periods in this article
H1 FDB Table Title.png This button allows you to create a title and a sub-title for a Table Chart. You can enter free text or use the lookup feature to obtain a title from components in the Data Structure. For the Time Series Chart, you can also define Axis Labels. You can learn more about this feature in this article.
Share FDB Share.png Creates a URL of the Page or the Query. This URL can be opened directly or copied to the clipboard. You can use this feature to send the URL which can be opened by anyone with that URL. The source Registry must be running for an ‘outsider’ to view the query. You can learn more about Sharing URLs Share URL in this article.
Series List FDB Series List.png This button is only active if you have moved to the Table or Time series display. If you are using one of these, clicking the Series List button will return you to the list as displayed above. You can learn more about the Export options in this article.
Table FDB Table.png This button is active from the Series List and opens up the Data Browser Table which is explained further in this article.
Time Series FDB Time Series.png This button is active from the Table and opens up the Data Browser Time Series Chart which is explained further in this article.


You can read more about the Table Chart in this article.

Search

The Data Browser provides a Free Text search and a Short Code search.


FDB-Search.png


You can learn more about the search function in this article.

Saved Queries, Charts and Baskets

Saved Queries

In the example below, there are 3 saved queries for the Dataset Nutrition. To learn more about creating queries, please refer to this article.


FDB-saved-query1.png


Please note that these queries are Private (Local) queries and as such are only available to you as described in this article..

Once a Query has been saved, to run it, just click the link. This will open up the Series List with that relevant data.

Queries may not be edited, only deleted via the Management option Manage Saved Queries.

Saved Charts

In the example below, there are 3 saved charts for the Dataset External Trade. One is a Tire Series Chart click here to read more about Time Series charts, and the other two are Table Charts click here to read more about Table Charts.


FDB-saved-charts-1.png


Please note that Charts are Private (Local) and as such are only available to you as described in this article..

Once a Chart has been saved, to run it, just click the link. This will open up the Chart List with that relevant data.

Charts may not be edited, only deleted via the Management option Manage Saved Charts.

Saved Series Baskets

In the example below, there is a saved query for the Dataset Poverty. To learn more about Series Baskets please refer to this article.


FDB-saved-series-basket-1.png


Please note that the Series Baskets are Private (Local) and as such are only available to you as described in this article..

Once a Basket has been saved, to run it, just click the link. This will open up the Series List with that relevant data.

Series Baskets can be added to (subject to the limitation of 200 series) or deleted via the Bin tool as shown below.


FDB-delete series-basket-1.png


Management options

These are available from the Blue menu button as shown below.

FDB-Management Options-1.png

Login / Logout

This menu allows you to Login and Out however please note that if you are already logged into Fusion Registry when you open the Data Browser, you will be logged in automatically.

The Management Options Managing Saved Charts and Queries is a user-related function as explained in this article and there is no need to Login.

To use the options Manage Pre-Defined Queries and Managed Dataflows, you must be logged in as these are system-wide features.

Locale:en

This option allows you to use any of the languages configured in the property files - you need to have the appropriate language identified in the siteconfig.json, for example:

  "Locales" : ["en", "he", "ru"],

A corresponding language property file must exist: for example: Browser_lang_he.json

You can learn more about languages in this article.

Saved Queries

When a query is saved, there is an option to save the query as Private (saved locally) (this relates to User as described here or Public.

This option allows you to manage (Delete) Local (Private) queries.


FDB Manage Local Query.png


To Manage Public Queries, you need to be logged in AND select the option Management option Pre-Defined Queries.

You can learn more about Data Browser Queries here.

Saved Charts

Note that Table Charts and Time Series Charts are managed here.

Charts are saved as Private, i.e., locally to the user as described in this article.

This option allows you to manage (Delete) Local Charts.


FDB-Manage-Saved-Chart.png

Pre-Defined Queries

This option is only available to a logged-on user. You can read more about Pre-Defined Queries in this article.


FDB Manage -pdq 1.png


Options available:

Delete

Use this option to delete the query for all users.

Run Query

Use this option to run the query, it will open up the Series List (for that query).

Linked Categories (PDQ)

Pre-defined categories can appear on the dataset list as shown in the example below.


FDB Manage -pdq 2.png


The Manage option Linked categories enable you to do this. First, select the Pre-Defined Query then click Linked Categories to display a list of all categories within any categorization scheme available.


FDB Manage -pdq 3.png


Select the Categorisation(s) to use then Save the changes. The Pre-Defined Query will appear on the Datasets list.

Note, that the Categories are also available to view, add or delete via Fusion the Registry Categorisations option. You can read more in this article.

Manage Dataflows

The Manage Dataflows option enables you to specify how the Dataset is to appear in the Dataset list (in the same manner as the Pre-Defined Queries described above) and in the series list.

Series List

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When you select Manage Dataflows a list of all Dataflows will appear, you can use the quick filter to find the one you want to manage.


FDB-Manage-Dataflow2.png

Series Display

Textural options

FDB-Manage dataflow-test.png

Quick Filters Display

Three options are available:

None No filters will be displayed on the Series List but you can use all the filters available to a specific Dataset via the Table view.

Include all Dimensions Every available option will be included. Note that attributes can only be used as filters via the Table view.

Pick Specific Dimensions If you select this option, a list of available Dimensions will be displayed, you can select as shown below.

FDB-Manage-Dataflow3.png

Decimal Places

There is no default so if you make any changes to this feature, you must specify a number of decimal places.

When done, click Save. To see the changes, reload the Dataset.

Linked Categories (DF)

Linked Categories can appear on the dataset list as shown in the example below.


FDB Manage -pdq 2.png


The Manage Dataflow option Linked categories enables you to do this. First, select the Dataflow then click Linked Categories to display a list of all categories within any categorisation scheme available.

FDB Manage -pdq 3.png


Select the Categorisation(s) to use then Save the changes. The Category will appear on the Datasets list.

Note, that the Categories are also available to view, add or delete via Fusion the Registry Categorisations option. You can read more in this article.

Recent Activity

Once you start using Fusion Data Browser, the welcome Panel is replaced by the Recent Activity panel.

FDB-Recent-Activity.png

This is User specific and shows details of Datasets which have been opened as well as Series Baskets and Favourite Datasets.

It is possible to clear this activity, for example, using Chrome, select Delete Browsing data then delete the Cookies as shown below.

FDB-Recent-Activity-clear.png


However, if you do this, the saved Queries, Charts and Series Baskets will also be deleted.

Useful Articles

Click here to see a list of all Fusion Data Browser articles