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A standard Edge.One Dashboard includes three organisms: Header, Content area, and the Notification Panel and Navigation panelPanel.
Optional components include Floating Sidebar (deprecated), Overlay, Inline Global Notification, Toast Notification (in progress), and the Modal Notification Panel.
Header
The header Header provides access to global actions and is adapted per device to preserve clarity on smaller screens. The layout is consistent across applications.
Content of the header consists of Global Navigation. It may include the product logo, icons, and menus. In addition, App Developers can activate or deactivate a breadcrumb navigation and date picker within the header. All elements have a fixed distance of 2 rem to each other.
Content Area
All content within the content area must follow either the Landscape Grid or the Portrait Grid.
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Within the grid, the content is not positioned freely. Start content blocks, for example, boardlets, at the top-left and place them along the grid. Grid cells should generally all be filled within a finished dashboard. Nested content, for example content nested in boardlets, may scroll within their own area.
Breakpoints
The grid defines six breakpoints that control columns, header layout, margins, gutters, and icon sizes. On smaller viewports, compress or stack headings and labels to preserve readability. Use this set of standard breakpoints to maintain layout integrity across screen sizes.
| Name | BrakpointBreakpoint | Width/Height | ColunmsColumns/Rows | Padding | Header size |
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| Kiosk | ≥ 2000px | 4096/variable | 16/9 | 16/16/72/16 | 72px |
| Web_max | ≥ 1800px | 1920/variable | 16/9 | 16/16/72/16 | 72px |
| Web_min | ≥ 1200px | 1280/variable | 16/9 | 16/16/72/16 | 72px |
| Tablet_landscape | ≥ 960px | 1024/variable | 16/9 | 16/16/72/16 | 72px |
| Tablet_portrait | ≥ 576px | 768/variable | 9/16 | 16/16/72/16 | 72px |
| MobilMobile | < 576px | 375/variable | 9/16 | 8/8/64/8 | 64px |
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This section will only give a brief overview. For more information on navigation within and between dashboards, please visit Navigation.
Navigation Panel
The navigation panel Navigation Panel sits in the left sidebar and contains navigation components only. These include internal dashboards and approved third-party links. Using fixed navigation molecules keeps the sidebar consistent across applications. The content of the 1st level and 2nd level can vary.
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- x: Clicking the close x icon in the upper left will close the Sidebar.
- Esc: Press ESC on the keyboard
- Click: Click into the non-sidebar content
There are is only one possible way to exit the anchored left Sidebar.
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[!WARNING] This component of teh the pattern is likely depricateddeprecated. Please do not include it in the designs.
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The Notification Panel is located within the right sidebar. It hosts only communication organisms. It can be opended opened with the "notification" action icon in the header. Similar to the navigation panel, it can be anchored or closed with the respecticve respective actions on the top-right side.
The notification panel Notification Panel has two tabs: unread and all.
- Unread - This tab displays all notification the user has not interacted with. This is the default tab.
- All - This tab shows all information the user has recieved received so far.
Notifications are ordered and grouped by their date of appearance, regardless of the active tab. Selecting a notification opens a detail panel to the left with basic information about the notification.
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Global Notifications
Global Notifications appear as a bar at the top of the dashboard as a pop-up. They disappear after a set amount of time or if the user clicks the "close" button, if one is present.
Global Notifications give feedback on major user actions, for example saving a change inside a table. They appear at the end of a process and usually have an impact on the system, like changing data. They are always tied to user interaction or the inability for a user to perform an action.
Global Notifications have four states, determined by importance. The content can vary by use case.
- Error Notification — Colored blue; signals critical errors.
- Warning Notification — Colored orange; announces problems that may result in errors.
- Success Notification — Colored green; signals a successful process.
- System Notification — Colored blue; reports system information.
Inline Notification
For more information on the component of the same name: Inline Notification
The Inline Notification organism consists of three molecules and one atom: Notification Indicator, Notification, Actionbar, and a Container with shadow. It appears directly below the header and animates downward when it enters. Users dismiss the notification with the close icon.
Like Global Notifications, Inline Notifications have four states, determined by importance. The content can vary by use case.
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- The notification indicator/icon.
- An outline at the bottom of the container with the state color.
- For Error, Warning, and Success notifications, an additional icon in the header to the left of the Notification icon.
- For Progress notifications, a circular progress indicator in the header to the left of the Notification icon and a progress bar in the container.
A toast notification apperes on the top right corner of a dashboard as an overlay. The dashboard never shows more than one toast navigation at a time. They allways include a notification indicator, a title, a notification, the time of the notification and a close icon. They nay also include links or content actions.
Overlay
Use an overlay to focus attention when displaying dialogs or modals. The overlay follows the dashboard’s 16-column grid. Dialog and popup sizes depend on content; see Dialog for size guidance.
Currently the overlay can be used for these applications:
Dialog Overlay
Modal Notifications
The Modal Notification is a variation of the Dialog and appears as a centered passive modal above a dimmed background. It contains a critical message and can only be closed with the close action in the header toolbar. It blocks interaction with the dashboard until it is closed.
Dialog
Dialogs are placed on top of an Overlay to focus the user’s attention. The width of the Dialog is based on breakpoints inside the window, while the height is adaptive to the content of the Dialog. It is important that the Dialog does not become too long. In such a case, separate the interaction into partial interactions with the help of a sidebar.
Basic and Progress Dialog
A Dialog is used when the system requires the user to enter data or perform tasks. The body of the dialogue is variable and can be freely editedThe Dialog follows the column-grid of the Overlay. The size and dimensions of the Dialog depend on the size of the content. More on this topic in the Dialog pattern.
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Modal
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The Popup Modal is best suited for entry or information modules. These modules adapt to the column grid of the Overlay. The dimensions of the Popup Modal depend on the content. More on this topic in the Dialog pattern.
Best Practices
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When designing a dashboard, use one of the documented dashboard patternsfloorplans. If none fits, contact UX to propose a new patternfloorplan. It will be reviewed and if appropriate, added to the list of patterns floorplans below.
Use the same patterns for similar processes within an application. It ensures a cohesive user experience and predictability for the User.
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Place primary navigation in the left sidebar. Navigation within a task, for example "next" within a multi-step process, can be placed within the content area in the form of actions.
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Keep the dashboard titles consiseconcise.
Dashboard Patterns Library
Dashboard patterns inside Inspire are strategically crafted interfaces that cater to various user needs and interactions. From the central hub of the Home Dashboard to the detailed exploration in Application Overview, each pattern serves a unique purpose, providing users with intuitive navigation, comprehensive insights, and customisation customization capabilities.
These patterns collectively form a harmonious ecosystem, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and flexibility throughout the design system.
Home Dashboard
It acts as the epicentre of your application development experience, providing an instant snapshot of essential metrics and insights. Users gain immediate visibility into the performance and status of existing applications, streamlining decision-making and project management.
Application Library
The library rovides a clear overview of all active items in the application. A table lists each item, and a left-hand panel surfaces key metrics. Users can monitor status, edit items, or open a detailed view.
Application Overview
It opens from the Library to focus on a single item. A right-hand details panel shows detailed information on the item. Users can review changes, adjust settings, or navigate to deeper views.
Task Management Dashboard - Kanban View
This dashboard functions as an overview of tasks with key metrics within the application. Tasks are grouped by applycation relevant attributed for clarity. The progress of each task is clearly displayed. Users gain an insight on the status of tasks, potential problems and the overall status of teh process.
Content Editor
Two toolbars frame the content preview and provide editing controls. Users can edit the content here, then use the top toggle to switch between editing and previewing the result.
