Introduction to Time Countdown Widgets
SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is a powerful platform for data analysis and visualization. With its customizable dashboards and reports, users can gain insights and make data-driven decisions. One way to enhance the user experience in SAC is by adding custom widgets, such as a time countdown widget.
A time countdown widget can be a valuable addition to a dashboard or report, as it allows users to track the time remaining until a specific event or deadline.
In this blog post, we’ll walk through the steps to create a custom widget for adding a time countdown in SAP Analytics Cloud.
Step 1: Create a New Custom Widget
To begin, navigate to the “Custom Widgets” section in SAP Analytics Cloud. Click on “Create Widget” and choose “Custom Widget” from the drop-down menu.
Step 2: Choose a Development Platform
Next, you’ll need to choose a development platform for your custom widget. There are several options to choose from, including AngularJS, React, and Vue.js. For this example, we’ll use AngularJS.
Step 3: Set Up the Development Environment
Once you’ve chosen a development platform, you’ll need to set up your development environment. This typically involves installing the necessary software and tools, such as Node.js and a code editor.
Step 4: Define the Widget Properties
Next, you’ll need to define the properties of your widget. This includes properties like the countdown start time, the countdown end time, and the format of the countdown timer.
Step 5: Create the Widget Template
Once you’ve defined the properties for your widget, you’ll need to create the widget template. This is the HTML and CSS code that defines how the widget will look and function. For this example, we’ll create a simple countdown timer that displays the time left until a specific date and time.
Step 6: Define the Widget Controller
Next, you’ll need to define the widget controller. This is the JavaScript code that handles the logic and behavior of the widget. In this case, the controller will be responsible for calculating the time remaining and updating the widget display.
Step 7: Test the Widget
Once you’ve created the widget template and controller, you can test your custom widget in SAP Analytics Cloud. To do this, simply add the widget to a dashboard or report and test its functionality.
Step 8: Deploy the Widget
Finally, once you’re happy with your custom widget, you can deploy it to your SAP Analytics Cloud environment. This typically involves packaging the widget code into a zip file and uploading it to SAC.
Conclusion – Add Value to Your Dashboards with a Time Countdown Widget:
By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can create a custom widget for adding a time countdown to your SAP Analytics Cloud dashboards and reports.
A time countdown widget can be a useful tool for tracking deadlines or events and keeping your users informed about how much time is left until a specific date and time.
With its customizable features and intuitive interface, SAP Analytics Cloud is the perfect platform for building custom widgets that add value to your business intelligence solutions.