Create a Widget (General)

Use the various Widget Property windows (accessed from within the Widget Manager) to create Widgets. The Property windows vary depending on the type of Widget.

To create a Widget (general):

1. Open the Widget Manager.
2. Select a scope and subfolder (if needed).
3. Click the Create New button .

   The Widget Properties window varies depending on the type of Widget selected in the drop-down.

4. Define general properties:
   • Name:

     Provide a display name to use within CSM (this property can be searched in CSM Item Managers).

   • Type:

     Select the type of Widget from the following, and then define its properties:

     • Action Catalog
     • Browser
     • Chart
     • Command Palette
     • Filter
     • Gauge
     • Matrix
     • RSS Feed
     • Search
     • Search Results List
     • Twitter Feed
     • Shape

5. Click OK.

   Note: After you create a Widget, use the Dashboard Editor to add the Widget to a Dashboard, and then define how a Widget looks and behaves on the Dashboard. You can also create Widgets from within the Dashboard Editor.