Dashboard objects

Most of the objects are very simple. Drag and drop them on the Dashboard to use them. They can be either Floating or Tiled. Here's a list of existing objects: 

  • Horizontal/Vertical Container: Adding these is a great way to control the way the items are added. We'll focus on Containers in the Tiled, Floating, and Containers Layouts section.
  • Text: Adds free text. Great for titles, explanations, credits, and so on. 
  • Image: You can add almost any image files. Great for logos or to add some context to your Dashboard. Once you've added an image, you have a few options when you right-click on it, such as fit or center the image, or add a target URL when someone clicks on the picture.
  • Web Page: More useful than you think! Of course, ...

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