FAQs for the Dashboards

1️⃣ What does the Real-Time Dashboard measure exactly?

The Real-Time Dashboard measures live production performance based on actual data logged in the system.

Depending on the widgets and datasets you enable, it can measure:

Total Weight (t)

Total Quantity

Total Hours

Efficiency ratios (Hours / Weight)

Other datasets such as Length, Area, or Volume

It reflects real production events (completed stages, logged hours, QC approvals), not estimates or plans.

2️⃣ Why is production commonly measured in weight (t)? Can I measure other metrics?

In steel and fabrication environments, weight is the most reliable metric for:

Capacity planning

Throughput comparison

Productivity benchmarking

However, Fabritec dashboards are not limited to weight.

You can also analyze:

Hours

Qty

Length

Area

Volume

Hours / Weight (efficiency)

You can display up to two datasets at the same time for comparison (e.g., Weight vs Hours).

3️⃣ Is the dashboard really real-time? How often does it update?

Yes.
Dashboards update automatically and continuously as soon as data is recorded, such as:

Stage progress updates

Workstation time logs

QC approvals or rejections

Shipping dispatches

In some cases, a browser refresh may be needed if the page has been idle.

4️⃣ Why don’t I see data for certain days or periods?

Common reasons include:

No production activity was logged during that time

Items did not reach a completed stage

QC inspections blocked completion

Routes or stages were missing

The selected date range falls outside actual project timelines

Always verify production logs and stage configurations.

5️⃣ How do Duration and Granularity affect results?

Duration controls which period you are analyzing
(Last 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days, Custom range, etc.)

Granularity controls how data is grouped
(Daily, Weekly, Monthly)

Example:

Long duration + Daily granularity → detailed operational view

Long duration + Monthly granularity → management trend analysis

6️⃣ What is the difference between Timeline and other breakdowns (Stage, Phase, Labour, etc.)?

Timeline → Shows how productivity changes over time

Stage / Phase / Workstation / Labour → Shows where productivity is happening

These breakdowns help answer questions like:

“Is the issue time-related or resource-related?”

7️⃣ Can I filter dashboards by project, category, stage, or labour?

Yes.
The Real-Time Dashboard supports powerful breakdowns, including:

Job Number

8️⃣ Why does my exported PDF or image look different from what I expected?

Differences usually happen because:

The selected date range changed before export

Dataset visibility (Weight, Hours, etc.) was modified

A different granularity was active

Some widgets were hidden or removed

Always review filters and datasets before exporting.

9️⃣ Why do I see sudden spikes or drops in productivity?

Common causes include:

Bulk production updates logged at once

Delayed QC approvals

Late completion of high-weight items

Missing operator logs later corrected

Outsourced batches completed together

Use breakdowns (Stage, Phase, Labour) to pinpoint the cause.

🔟 Can different users see different dashboards?

Yes.
Each user can:

Customize their own widgets

Save multiple dashboards

Set a default dashboard

Dashboards are user-specific, while the underlying data remains consistent.

11️⃣ How far back can I analyze data on the dashboard?

You can analyze:

Up to 3 years using predefined filters

Any historical range using Custom Date Range

The only limitation is the availability of production logs.

12️⃣ Why does the chart appear empty after selecting a custom date range?

This usually means:

No production data exists in that period

The start and end dates were inverted

The selected range falls outside active project dates

Try narrowing the range or confirming production activity.

13️⃣ Does the dashboard include outsourced production?

Yes.
If an outsourced stage is marked as completed, its output contributes to dashboard metrics.

You can analyze:

Combined production

Or isolate performance using stage, phase, or routing logic

14️⃣ When should I use Dashboards vs Reports?

Use:

Dashboards for live monitoring, trends, and quick insights

Reports for detailed, tabular, and export-heavy analysis

They are designed to complement each other.

15️⃣ Can dashboard views be saved and reused?

Yes.
You can:

Save dashboards

Update existing dashboards

Set a default dashboard

Switch between multiple saved views

This allows different dashboards for:

Daily operations

Management reviews

Productivity analysis

1️⃣ What does the Real-Time Dashboard measure exactly?#

2️⃣ Why is production commonly measured in weight (t)? Can I measure other metrics?#

3️⃣ Is the dashboard really real-time? How often does it update?#

4️⃣ Why don’t I see data for certain days or periods?#

5️⃣ How do Duration and Granularity affect results?#

6️⃣ What is the difference between Timeline and other breakdowns (Stage, Phase, Labour, etc.)?#

7️⃣ Can I filter dashboards by project, category, stage, or labour?#

8️⃣ Why does my exported PDF or image look different from what I expected?#

9️⃣ Why do I see sudden spikes or drops in productivity?#

🔟 Can different users see different dashboards?#

11️⃣ How far back can I analyze data on the dashboard?#

12️⃣ Why does the chart appear empty after selecting a custom date range?#

13️⃣ Does the dashboard include outsourced production?#

14️⃣ When should I use Dashboards vs Reports?#

15️⃣ Can dashboard views be saved and reused?#