Assign data columns to PPM context-based components

You can assign the data columns provided by a PPM context to dashboard components.

Pre-requisites

You have created a PPM context for the dashboard.

The PPM context is automatically assigned to all new components in the dashboard as a data source. You do not need to assign the data source to each component manually (Assign data (1/2) dialog). Components that have already been inserted in the dashboard retain their assigned data sources. The data columns that are provided by the PPM context depend on your context configuration. The procedure to assign data columns is largely similar to the standard method for assigning data columns to dashboard components (Assign data (2/2) dialog). If you do not want to use context-based data columns, you can replace the PPM context with any other data source provided.

Procedure

1. Create a dashboard or open a dashboard in the dashboard editor.

2. Click a component in the dashboard. The relevant properties dialog is displayed.

3. Click the

Assign data icon to edit the data source assignment.

The Assign data (2/2) dialog opens.

4. Click Edit PPM context to edit the data columns specified in the PPM context. You can adjust the list of data columns provided for the data columns assignment.

5. Assign the data columns of the PPM context to the component elements using drag and drop.

For details on the assignment of data columns to specific dashboard components, see the chapter Assign data sources to dashboard components and the following chapters.

6. If you want to change the data source, click Use other data.

The Assign data (1/2) dialog opens. Here you can assign any data source provided. For details on the assignment of a data source to a dashboard component, see the chapter Assign data sources to dashboard components. If you assign another data source, you cannot reassign the PPM context to the dashboard component.

7. Click OK to save your settings.

The data columns are assigned to the component elements.