Creating a New Dashboard from a Published Template

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To create a Dashboard from a Template:

1. Click the lock icon above the numbered list to unlock the Dashboard page.
2. Click Manage Dashboards.
3. Click new dashboard.
   
4. To select from a list of published dashboards available for your group, click Manage Templates.
   
5. Select the template you want to use as the basis for your dashboard.
6. Optional: Modify the widgets.
7. Optional: Modify the layout.
8. Save the dashboard.

You can make changes to the dashboard with no impact on the published template. When a template is updated or republished, you are prompted to choose whether you want to save your changes as a new (separate) dashboard or to override your changes with the updated template.

Related Tasks

• Adding Panels
• Creating a New Dashboard Without a Template
• Customizing the Starter Dashboard
• Editing Dashboards

Related References

• Tips for Developing Effective Dashboards
• Using Starter Dashboards