Creating a consistent QlikView UI

As mentioned earlier in the Building Dashboards chapter, we will want to make sure that the user interface, which includes language, layout, and design, is as consistent as possible. A consistent user interface makes it predictable for the user, they will have a better understanding of how things work, and will feel more in control.

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Before you start, understand the users and their goals

Before you start designing your QlikView document and the UI, it is key that you first understand the users and their goals. Only when you are familiar with the goals of the document can you design an interface that will help the users achieve those goals.

One straightforward example, which we've seen while developing our document, is to place objects in the same location if they're being used on multiple sheets. If, for example, the current selections box is always in the same place, then the user will immediately know where to look for it. The linked object...