When you add a Dashboard view to a project, you can choose how the dashboard should be created or connected. The three options are Blank, Linked to project, and Copy to project.
Blank
Choose Blank to create a brand-new empty dashboard in the project view.
You can then add the widgets, charts, filters, and reporting blocks you need for that specific project.
Best for: creating a custom dashboard from scratch.
Linked to project
Choose Linked to project to reuse an existing dashboard and keep it connected.
A linked dashboard stays connected to the original dashboard. Updates to the dashboard are reflected wherever it is linked.
Best for: using one shared dashboard across multiple places and keeping reporting consistent.
Copy to project
Choose Copy to project to duplicate an existing dashboard into the project.
The copied dashboard starts with the same setup as the original, but it becomes independent. Changes to the copy do not affect the original dashboard, and changes to the original do not affect the copy.
Best for: using an existing dashboard as a template, then customizing it for the project.
Quick comparison
Option | What it does | Best for |
Blank | Creates a new empty dashboard | Building a custom dashboard from scratch |
Linked to project | Reuses an existing dashboard and keeps it connected | Keeping the same dashboard consistent across projects |
Copy to project | Duplicates an existing dashboard as an independent copy | Starting from a template and customizing it |
FAQ
What should I choose if I want a completely new dashboard?
Choose Blank.What should I choose if multiple projects should use the same dashboard?
Choose Linked to project.What should I choose if I want to customize a dashboard without changing the original?
Choose Copy to project.If I edit a linked dashboard, will it update everywhere?
Yes. Linked dashboards stay connected, so updates are reflected wherever the dashboard is linked.If I edit a copied dashboard, will it change the original?
No. A copied dashboard is independent from the original.Can I use an existing dashboard as a template?
Yes. Choose Copy to project if you want to start from an existing dashboard and then customize it.