Create Widgets using Templates

We provide widget templates with pre-populated search queries. You can add the widget template to the dashboard or customize it further.

Perform the following steps to create a widget using a widget template:

Or

You could choose the template from one of the following sections.

You can choose the widget preferences from the different options that we offer in the Preview section.

1. On the dashboard, click the Add Widget button.

   The following screenshot displays the widget template library:

   

   

2. Locate the required widget template. You could either:
   • Search for template using the search bar: Type the name of the template in the search bar and press Enter. All the widget templates with the name that matches the search query are displayed.

     

   • Select the module specific template: All the applications in your subscription are listed. Click the required application to filter the templates associated with the specific application.

     

   • Qualys Defined Templates: Lists all the pre-defined templates available in your subscription.

   • Recently Added Templates: Lists all the templates that were added recently to the library.

   • My Templates: Lists all the templates that you have created. If you have not created any custom widget template, then this section is not visible. To create a template from a widget, refer to Save widgets as template.

   • Popular In Your Organization: Lists all the popular templates that are widely used in your subscription.

3. Select the widget template you want to customize and click Customize Widget.

   The Add Widget to Dashboard screen is displayed.

   The Select Application drop-down pre-populates the application to which the widget belongs.

4. Choose the widget type from the options provided: Numerical, Table, Bar, or Pie.

   Depending on the widget type you choose, populate the information and configure the required settings for the widget. For detailed information about each widget type, see Widget Types.

5. Click Test and Preview to test how the search query works and get a preview of your widget.
6. Click Add to Dashboard.
7. In the Add Widgets to Dashboard window, select up to 10 dashboards to which you want to add the widget.
8. Click Add.