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Helical Insight version 5.2
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Visualization: Grid Table

Grid table is similar to crosstab view and has been introduced from version 5.2 (5.2.0.1473 GA) onwards. Generally, the output of SQL in a tabular format is not very optimal information to understand and put to use. If we are dealing with textual information we need to represent information from one column against another column
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File Repository
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Export / Import All Files from File Browser Repository

We already have a separate blog that explains how export/import is done of some folders/resources from one server to another server. But in some cases, you may want to export the entire repository from one server to another server, in those cases exporting single folder/files is not efficient and time consuming. So to make this
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File Repository
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Copy/Paste and Cut/Paste Resources in File Browser

This feature is newly introduced from version 5.2 (5.2.0.1473 GA) in Open Source Business Intelligence product Helical Insight. This functionality of cut/paste and copy/paste can be useful to migrate from one folder to another folder within the same file browser of Helical Insight. Usage : From the home page, click on File Browser. Now right-click
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Helical Insight version 5.1
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Visualization Framework (VF) In Helical Insight Version 5.1.0

Visualization Framework (VF), is a framework that is used to generate different visualizations. The VF accepts JavaScripts to generate the required visualization. The Reports module provides some predefined visualizations and also allows users to add newer, often required visualizations to that list. However, if the user requires to use a certain visualization for an exceptional
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Helical insight version 5.0
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Open Source Alternative to SAP BI reporting

In this blog, we introduce Open Source BI Helical Insight as a compelling alternative to SAP BI reporting. Helical Insight offers a cost affective robust platform for data analysis and reporting, empowering businesses with customizable dashboards, interactive visualizations, and advanced analytics capabilities. Discover how Helical Insight revolutionizes BI reporting, providing flexibility, scalability, and actionable insights
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Adhoc Module
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Map Visualization In Helical Insight Version 5.1.0

Map visualization enables users to analyze and understand spatial data in visual format.Map in Helical Insight tool allows user to represent geographic data, by plotting data points on maps which might remain hidden in tabular data. Prerequisites to work with Map visualization in HI version 5.1.0 : 1. To generate map visualization we need GeoJSON
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Helical insight version 5.0
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Why Helical Insight Leads the Pack in Open Source Visualization Tools

In the ever-evolving landscape of data analytics and visualization, the power of open source tools has become increasingly evident. Among the plethora of options available, Helical Insight emerges as a beacon of innovation and reliability, spearheading a revolution in data visualization. Let’s delve into why Helical Insight stands tall as the frontrunner in the realm
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Helical Insight’s self-service capabilities is one to reckon with. It allows you to simply drag and drop columns, add filters, apply aggregate functions if required, and create reports and dashboards on the fly. For advanced users, the self-service component has ability to add javascript, HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3 and AJAX. These customizations allow you to create dynamic reports and dashboards. You can also add new charts inside the self-service component, add new kind of aggregate functions and customize it using our APIs.
Helical Insight’s self-service capabilities is one to reckon with. It allows you to simply drag and drop columns, add filters, apply aggregate functions if required, and create reports and dashboards on the fly. For advanced users, the self-service component has ability to add javascript, HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3 and AJAX. These customizations allow you to create dynamic reports and dashboards. You can also add new charts inside the self-service component, add new kind of aggregate functions and customize it using our APIs.
Helical Insight, via simple browser based interface of Canned Reporting module, also allows to create pixel perfect printer friendly document kind of reports also like Invoice, P&L Statement, Balance sheet etc.
Helical Insight, via simple browser based interface of Canned Reporting module, also allows to create pixel perfect printer friendly document kind of reports also like Invoice, P&L Statement, Balance sheet etc.
If you have a product, built on any platform like Dot Net or Java or PHP or Ruby, you can easily embed Helical Insight within it using iFrames or webservices, for quick value add through instant visualization of data.
If you have a product, built on any platform like Dot Net or Java or PHP or Ruby, you can easily embed Helical Insight within it using iFrames or webservices, for quick value add through instant visualization of data.
Being a 100% browser-based BI tool, you can connect with your database and analyse across any location and device. There is no need to download or install heavy memory-consuming developer tools – All you need is a Browser application! We are battle-tested on most of the commonly used browsers.
Being a 100% browser-based BI tool, you can connect with your database and analyse across any location and device. There is no need to download or install heavy memory-consuming developer tools – All you need is a Browser application! We are battle-tested on most of the commonly used browsers.
We have organization level security where the Superadmin can create, delete and modify roles. Dashboards and reports can be added to that organization. This ensures multitenancy.
We have organization level security where the Superadmin can create, delete and modify roles. Dashboards and reports can be added to that organization. This ensures multitenancy.
We have organization level security where the Superadmin can create, delete and modify roles. Dashboards and reports can be added to that organization. This ensures multitenancy.
We have organization level security where the Superadmin can create, delete and modify roles. Dashboards and reports can be added to that organization. This ensures multitenancy.
A first-of-its-kind Open-Source BI framework, Helical Insight is completely API-driven. This allows you to add functionalities, including but not limited to adding a new exporting type, new datasource type, core functionality expansion, new charting in adhoc etc., at any place whenever you wish, using your own in-house developers.
A first-of-its-kind Open-Source BI framework, Helical Insight is completely API-driven. This allows you to add functionalities, including but not limited to adding a new exporting type, new datasource type, core functionality expansion, new charting in adhoc etc., at any place whenever you wish, using your own in-house developers.
It handles huge volumes of data effectively. Caching, Pagination, Load-Balancing and In-Memory not only provides you with amazing experience, but also and does not burden the database server more than required. Further effective use of computing power gives best performance and complex calculations even on the big data even with smaller machines for your personal use. Filtering, Sorting, Cube Analysis, Inter Panel Communication on the dashboards all at lightning speed. Thereby, making best open-source Business Intelligence solution in the market.
It handles huge volumes of data effectively. Caching, Pagination, Load-Balancing and In-Memory not only provides you with amazing experience, but also and does not burden the database server more than required. Further effective use of computing power gives best performance and complex calculations even on the big data even with smaller machines for your personal use. Filtering, Sorting, Cube Analysis, Inter Panel Communication on the dashboards all at lightning speed. Thereby, making best open-source Business Intelligence solution in the market.
With advance NLP algorithm, business users simply ask questions like, “show me sales of last quarter”, “average monthly sales of my products”. Let the application give the power to users without knowledge of query language or underlying data architecture
With advance NLP algorithm, business users simply ask questions like, “show me sales of last quarter”, “average monthly sales of my products”. Let the application give the power to users without knowledge of query language or underlying data architecture
Our application is compatible with almost all databases, be it RDBMS, or columnar database, or even flat files like spreadsheets or csv files. You can even connect to your own custom database via JDBC connection. Further, our database connection can be switched dynamically based on logged in users or its organization or other parameters. So, all your clients can use the same reports and dashboards without worrying about any data security breech.
Our application is compatible with almost all databases, be it RDBMS, or columnar database, or even flat files like spreadsheets or csv files. You can even connect to your own custom database via JDBC connection. Further, our database connection can be switched dynamically based on logged in users or its organization or other parameters. So, all your clients can use the same reports and dashboards without worrying about any data security breech.
Our application can be installed on an in-house server where you have full control of your data and its security. Or on cloud where it is accessible to larger audience without overheads and maintenance of the servers. One solution that works for all.
Our application can be installed on an in-house server where you have full control of your data and its security. Or on cloud where it is accessible to larger audience without overheads and maintenance of the servers. One solution that works for all.
Different companies have different business processes that the existing BI tools do not encompass. Helical Insight permits you to design your own workflows and specify what functional module of BI gets triggered
Different companies have different business processes that the existing BI tools do not encompass. Helical Insight permits you to design your own workflows and specify what functional module of BI gets triggered