Features

What’s new in 2020?

D3 visual: Force-directed graph

D3 visual: Force-directed graph

Force-directed graphs present clear hierarchical relations using connecting lines. Just define the parent and child relations of data to create the graph. Measures can be displayed as well if added.
Export static PowerPoint images in Dashboard

Export static PowerPoint images in Dashboard

Other than exporting dynamic PPTX files, Dashboards can be exported as static images in PowerPoint files. It can be used to save the data of a certain time period.
User Subscription to Dashboards

User Subscription to Dashboards

Users can subscribe to a Dashboard page. After the system manager approves, subscribers can regularly receive subscribed pages through the Scheduling module.
Write back to databases

Write back to databases

Achieve ETL through Smart eVision. Writing back the data which has been organized with Data Views is possible.
Supports various operating systems

Supports various operating systems

Newly developed with .Net Core, our software can run on different server operating systems (Windows, Max, Linux). No need to be limited by the server OS. Users can view and design pages on different browsers.
Unified designer's interface for Dashboard

Unified designer's interface for Dashboard

Unified dashboard interface for DW and OLTP data sources. With a clear tool bar, more intuitive designing with visuals becomes possible.
Visualized database connection

Visualized database connection

In the database connection interface, databases and data views are displayed as icons to allow more intuitive designing. Data relations can also be seen more easily.
Advanced DW calculation functions

Advanced DW calculation functions

Three new advanced calculations are available for data warehouse data sources: DataFixed, DataInclude and DataExclude. These functions can analyze single child levels directly.
Enhanced incremental building of Data Warehouse

Enhanced incremental building of Data Warehouse

On top of the existing incremental building function (only rebuild newly added data), users can now assign the date and cycle at which they want to update data. Only data after the designated date will be rebuilt, decreasing time spent on data updating.
Embed other visuals into DataGrid

Embed other visuals into DataGrid

In the Dashboard, visuals including charts, gauges, Gantt charts and heat maps can be embedded into the DataGrid, allowing more diverse data display.
Combine Visuals

Combine Visuals

Arrange and save visuals into a combination set. Designers can reuse these combination sets elsewhere.
RichText component

RichText component

HTML can be coded inside this component to display HTML content.
Mirror bar chart

Mirror bar chart

A mirror bar chart can be created with one dimension and two measures that require comparison. The order of the dimension can be adjusted.
80/20 rule for charts

80/20 rule for charts

The 80/20 chart (Pareto chart) is one of the 7 tools of quality control. By dragging and dropping the desired dimensions and measures into place, a graph with an aggregate percentage line will automatically be created, and measures will be ordered from large to small.
Sunburst chart

Sunburst chart

The sunburst chart is added to the TreeMap visual. It can display data's hierarchical status with donut-like charts. Just drag and drop parent-child dimensions and the desired measures. The sunburst chart displays values by default. When users click on a certain section, the measure of that section would appear.

The Cockpit

The Cockpit

Organize all the enterprise's critical KPI analysis into the same Cockpit. Dashboard, Query/Report, and Analysis pages can all be viewed in the Cockpit. We provide diverse display modes to satisfy different user preferences, including 3D , 2D and Cover Flow display.
Supports Different Data Sources

Supports Different Data Sources

We support a variety of data source connections, which are listed as follows: 1. Single files: Excel, XML 2. OLTP data sources: SQL Server, Informix, Sybase, DB2 on AS400,, Progress, MySQL, Dbase, Lotus Notes, Access , MongoDB, SAP, Rest Data 3. OLAP data sources
Data Views

Data Views

Data views can help organize heterogeneous data with functions such as calculation, R prediction, filter, group, join, union, classify, crosstab, and order. The views result can be further applied to other data views, providing an even more flexible process.
In-Memory Data Technology

In-Memory Data Technology

By storing data in the server memory using In-Memory data technology, Smart eVision can rapidly calculate large amounts of data. Its efficiency is faster than those of OLTP data sources, where data has to be extracted from the backend. Therefore, In-Memory can save the time spent waiting for a large data source to load. Also, designers has data loading options to help distribute server resources.
Auto-building of Data Warehouse

Auto-building of Data Warehouse

Automatic data warehouse building or updating can be done via Scheduling, saving time for related staff. Users can always get access to the newest data.
Data Warehouse Time Series

Data Warehouse Time Series

The data warehouse time series helps create a hierarchy for time fields, assisting the application of the time dimension.
Real-time Data Warehouse (DW)

Real-time Data Warehouse (DW)

Originally, real-time monitoring is limited to OLTP data sources. However, with Real-time DW, the same effect can be applied to other data types as well when used along with Scheduling.
Incremental building of Data Warehouse

Incremental building of Data Warehouse

Incremental data building only builds new data. Old data will not be rebuilt in order to save server resources.
Shared Components of Data Warehouse (DW)

Shared Components of Data Warehouse (DW)

Enterprises often apply colors to certain columns or have commonly used calculation fields. These settings and new calculation fields can be built into the data warehouse, saving designers the time spent on configuring the same settings with every new page.
Partial Loading

Partial Loading

Partial loading helps decrease the loading time needed when querying a large data source, allowing users to view query results instantly.
Calculation Functions

Calculation Functions

Smart eVision provides various calculation functions ready for designers to utilize. Functions can be applied to the system, data, events, mobile, and scheduling. Advanced functions include operation symbols, judge and data type conversion, string, math, date, aggregation, data detail.
R Language Prediction

R Language Prediction

R language prediction is available for statistical analysis, illustrations and data mining.
Data Bars

Data Bars

Add data bars to measure cells to make comparisons rapidly. The longer the bars, the larger the value, and vice versa.
Online Backup and Restore

Online Backup and Restore

Users can back up and restore page models on the browser.
Data Warehouse Management

Data Warehouse Management

All DWs in the system can be found on a list, which illustrates the loading condition and properties of each DW. (DW name, time built, loading time, memory capacity, user.)
Self-service Multi-dimensional Analysis of DW Data

Self-service Multi-dimensional Analysis of DW Data

After the DW is organized and ready for analysis, users can do complex calculations with a right mouse click. Functions include member calculation (script, achievement rate, growth rate), aggregate calculation (sum, aggregation, average, percentage, aggregate percentage, order, count, maximum value, minimum value), periodic calculation, and periodic aggregation.
SQL Error Detection

SQL Error Detection

The system gives hints about SQL coding errors whenever it detects one, helping designers find errors in the data flow. Information such as elapsed time, number of data items, number of columns, and data flow are also displayed to assist designers in data managing.
Color Indicators

Color Indicators

Users can color different fields and text according to the conditions they set. For example, green can be set to sales amounts that are higher than those of the previous period; red can be set to sales amount that are lower than those of the previous period. This allows viewers to immediately spot statistics that need attention.
Icon Sets

Icon Sets

Icons can be applied to measure fields according to preset conditions. With icon sets such as red, yellow and green lights, viewers can easily find the statistics they want to pay attention to. Also, with just one click, designers can reverse the order of icons without further manual adjustments.
Data Colors for Dimensions and Measures

Data Colors for Dimensions and Measures

For data from data warehouses, designers can assign colors to different dimensions and measures in order to easily distinguish them from one another. These color settings will be applied to all Dashboard, Query / Report, and Analysis pages with the same data warehouse source.
Cockpit Themes

Cockpit Themes

Cockpit themes are available for designers to choose from. After applying, visuals will change its colors according to the chosen theme. Enterprises are also free to design custom themes to suit their enterprise style. Themes include: Simple, Classic Blue, Technology, Water Blue, Night Blue, Metallic White.
MQTT Technology

MQTT Technology

MQTT data is also a possible data source of Smart eVision. Our exclusive backend engine can directly connect to the MQTT server, allowing real-time data monitoring through a faster protocol.
IoT: Real-time Data Monitoring

IoT: Real-time Data Monitoring

Through MQTT, client data can be directly transmitted to Smart eVision's Dashboards and Cockpit without going through databases.
IoT: Auto-backup

IoT: Auto-backup

With the auto-backup mechanism, sensor data can be automatically backed up to a database connection of the user's choice.
IoT: Mobile Alert

IoT: Mobile Alert

Whenever exceptional conditions occur, messages can be sent to phones with Smart eVision via LINE, email, WeChat, and SV apps.
IoT: Record of Exceptional Conditions

IoT: Record of Exceptional Conditions

Without any coding, users can already keep a record of exceptional conditions for tracking problems.
IoT: Log Records

IoT: Log Records

When problems occur during data transmission or backup, they will be recorded in the log records.
IoT: Execution of Background Service

IoT: Execution of Background Service

Regardless of whether Smart eVision browsers are opened or not, Smart eVision service will run alongside with the IoT service 24/7.
IoT: Real-time DW

IoT: Real-time DW

IoT can be used along with Smart eVision's exclusive Real-time Data Warehouse (DW) to analyze large amounts of data in Analysis. There is not need to rebuild data warehouses for updates.
IoT: Real-time Production Monitoring (Push Data, Refresh, Auto-play)

IoT: Real-time Production Monitoring (Push Data, Refresh, Auto-play)

IoT monitoring can be integrated into Dashboard, providing functions such as push data, refresh, and video-wall auto-play.
Data Debug

Data Debug

Data debug helps you go through your data designing process to find errors.
Automatic Page Data Refreshing

Automatic Page Data Refreshing

Users can set the frequency of page data refreshing (unit: seconds). The system will regularly extract the newest data from the database.
Guided Learning

Guided Learning

The learner's guide provides instructions and strategies for the rich functions of Smart eVision, helping users utilize the software to their best ability.
Dimensions/Measures Authorization

Dimensions/Measures Authorization

Manage dimensions/measures authorizations of designers and users in Data Warehouse Management.
Export Encrypted Files

Export Encrypted Files

Queries, Reports and Dashboards can all be exported as Excel, PDF and PPT files. However, the most common issue is data security. Enterprises wouldn't want their exported files to be accessed by unrelated personnel. Smart eVision's exported files can be encrypted. Users need passwords to gain access.
Data Security: Watermark

Data Security: Watermark

A watermark can be added onto reports to meet the enterprise's data security policies or prevent information from being stolen.
Authorization Management

Authorization Management

Smart eVision provides various authentication and authorization models to meet enterprise requirements. Regarding data browsing authorization, convenient management tools are provided: 1. Windows Active Directory (AD) authentication 2. Database authentication and authorization 3. Log records, which keeps a record of logins and usage conditions of pages 4. Role-based management, which permits system setting functions to authorized personnel 5. Detailed authorization settings, which manages the detailed function authorizations of a page 6. OLAP and DW data authorization management, which limits the data browsing access of different users
Simulate Different Users

Simulate Different Users

Administrators can test the authorizations of each user type by simulating their roles.
Version Control: Deployment and Audit

Version Control: Deployment and Audit

In version control, Smart eVision provides audit and deployment mechanisms for administrators to manage both official pages and pages under development.
Supports Multiple Authentications

Supports Multiple Authentications

Common authentications utilized by enterprises are available, allowing enterprises to smoothly combine Smart eVision with internal systems.
Embedded BI

Embedded BI

Smart eVision pages can be embedded to enterprises websites by using ASP.NET, ASP and WinForm.
Role-based Management

Role-based Management

Role-based Management provides various different roles for administrators to flexibly set different authorization settings.
Log Analysis

Log Analysis

The log keeps a record of page usage conditions and can analyze which pages are opened the most often and therefore the most popular.
Multi-Language Settings

Multi-Language Settings

The multi-language settings satisfies the language demands of international enterprises. Users of different regions can use interfaces of different languages.
Online Usage Conditions

Online Usage Conditions

Administrators can view the online usage conditions of Smart eVision pages. Information including user ID, IP addresses, roles, login time, operation time, session time, and time until timeout are all recorded. When needed, administrators can manually terminate a user's connection as well.
Custom Login and Home Page

Custom Login and Home Page

Enterprises can design their own login and home pages to match individual enterprise styles.
Drill-Down

Drill-Down

Drill-down can be applied to fields and controls for users to drill down to detailed reports from overall analysis pages.
Export Pages as Different Formats

Export Pages as Different Formats

The following are the file types available for export for each page type: Dashboard: Excel, Word, PPT, PDF, XML, PNG. (Online PPT: Connects back to the server; Offline PPT: Visuals remain interactive) Query: Excel, XML, TXT. Report: Excel, Word, PDF, HTML.
Custom Page Size

Custom Page Size

Dashboard page sizes can be adjusted to your specifications.
Auto Scale

Auto Scale

Dashboard components can automatically adjust to best fit on PCs, tablets and phones. Scaling options: uniform scaling, scale by width, adjust by length and width.
Subcription Options

Subcription Options

Designers can enable users to subscribe to pages they need.
Auto-query by Default Conditions

Auto-query by Default Conditions

When default conditions such as "current month" or "current day" are set, query is automatically executed as soon as the page is opened.
Recycling Bin

Recycling Bin

Deleted pages can be retrieveded from the Recycling Bin.
Emulator

Emulator

When designing pages for the PC, tablet or phone, designers can preview the page on the emulator.
Data Model Exporting Tool

Data Model Exporting Tool

The data model exporting tool can export users, page model and authorization data to SQL Server and Oracle databases.
Cockpit Auto-play

Cockpit Auto-play

Auto-play all Cockpit pages. The duration of each page can be set to your specification.
Cockpit Exporting

Cockpit Exporting

Export pages in the Cockpit as PPT, Word and PDF files.
Color Scales

Color Scales

A color scale divided according to the minimum and maximum values can be applied to measures. The colors are divided into 10 shades.