You can insert an input field in your Dashboard dashboard.
The input field enables you to enter values manually for filtering other dashboard components. See for details.
An input field of DATE data type provides a date picker as an easy way to insert a date. Click the calendar icon in the Input field component to open the date picker. See the list of Display options for details.
Procedure
1. Create or open a dashboard in Business AnalyticsDashboard.
2. Click the Input field component icon. The selected component is inserted in the dashboard and the properties dialog is displayed.