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Creating Projects / Dashboards

Projects are interactive dashboards within GeoSight that combine indicators, reference datasets, layers, basemaps, widgets, and filters into a single map-based workspace.


In GeoSight, the terms Project and Dashboard are often used interchangeably. A project acts as the main environment where users visualize, explore, and analyse spatial indicator data.


The Projects page allows users to:

Function Description
Create Projects Build new dashboards using indicators, layers, and basemaps.
Configure Map Views Select reference datasets, extents, and administrative levels.
Manage Indicator Layers Add and organize indicator visualizations within the dashboard.
Add Context Layers Include supporting geospatial datasets and overlays.
Manage Basemaps Select background map layers available to dashboard users.
Configure Widgets & Filters Create interactive summaries, charts, and filtering tools.
Share Dashboards Control access permissions for users, groups, or the public.


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Before creating a dashboard, ensure that your Reference Dataset, Indicator Data, and Basemaps have already been configured.


Step 1: Open the Projects Page

The Projects page is the central location for creating and managing GeoSight dashboards.

  1. In the left-side navigation panel, click Projects.

  2. Use the available search and filter tools to locate existing dashboards.

  3. Click Create New Project.


Projects Page
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Step 2: General Project Settings

The General tab defines the core dashboard settings, including the reference dataset and default map behaviour.

  1. Enter a project name (e.g. First Project).

  2. Select the appropriate reference dataset or View.

  3. Configure optional settings such as extent, levels, and repository type if required.


General Project Settings
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The selected View controls which administrative boundaries and geographic levels are available within the dashboard.


Step 3: Add Indicators

Indicators connect the dashboard to the data stored within GeoSight.

  1. Open the Indicators tab.

  2. Click Add Indicator.

  3. Select Sample Indicator A.

  4. Click Update Selection.


Indicators Tab
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The Indicators tab allows dashboards to access data for:

  • Widgets
  • Filters
  • Charts
  • Indicator layers
  • Analytical tools


Step 4: Configure Indicator Layers

Indicator Layers control how indicator data is visualized on the map.

  1. Open the Indicator Layers tab.

  2. Click Add Indicator Layer.

  3. Choose Single Indicator Layer.

  4. Select Sample Indicator A.

  5. Click Apply Selection.


Indicator Layers Tab
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GeoSight supports several indicator layer types:

Layer Type Description
Single Indicator Layer Displays one indicator dataset on the map.
Multi-Indicator Layer Combines multiple indicators using charts such as pie or bar graphs.
Dynamic Layer Uses custom expressions and filtering logic for advanced visualization.
Related Table Layer Displays summarized data from related tables.


Step 5: Add Basemaps

Basemaps provide the geographic background displayed beneath your indicator layers.

  1. Open the Basemaps tab.

  2. Click Add Basemap.

  3. Select Open Street Map.

  4. Click Apply Selection.

  5. Click Save.


Basemaps Tab
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Step 6: Preview the Dashboard

Once saved, the dashboard can be opened and explored interactively within GeoSight.

  1. Click Preview.


    Dashboard Preview
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  2. Explore the map interface, layers, filters, and indicator tools.

  3. Verify that your indicators, basemaps, and administrative boundaries display correctly.


Dashboard Preview 2
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Additional Project Components

GeoSight dashboards support several additional configuration sections.

Component Description
Context Layers Add external geospatial overlays and supporting datasets.
Filters Create interactive filtering tools for indicator data.
Widgets Display charts, summaries, and statistical outputs.
Related Tables Connect related datasets for advanced analysis.
Share Control dashboard access permissions.


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Indicator data will only display correctly if the dashboard View matches the Reference Dataset used during data import.


Next up: Learn how to create and configure Styles in GeoSight to control colours, classifications, labels, and map visualization behaviour.