Can I use EF Core business objects as data sources?

Yes, the skill includes specific patterns for registering EF Core and XPO business objects as dashboard data sources within the XAF ecosystem.

Does this skill support both Blazor and WinForms?

Yes, it provides configuration guidance and NuGet package requirements for both XAF Blazor and WinForms dashboard modules.

Does it include security configuration?

Yes, it details how to set up type permissions for DashboardData to control who can view, create, or edit dashboards using the XAF Security System.

How does it handle dashboard storage?

It covers using the built-in DashboardData persistent object for database storage as well as implementing the IXafDashboardStorage interface for custom requirements.

XAF Dashboards Integration

Name: XAF Dashboards Integration
Author: kashiash

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Analytics & Monitoring

Integrates and configures DevExpress Dashboard analytics and business intelligence within XAF-based .NET applications.

This skill provides specialized guidance for implementing the XAF Analytics & Dashboards Module across Blazor and WinForms platforms. It streamlines the setup of the DashboardsModule, configuration of DashboardData persistent storage, and implementation of custom storage providers via IXafDashboardStorage. Developers can use this skill to efficiently manage dashboard XML layouts, define data sources for EF Core or XPO, and apply fine-grained security permissions to separate dashboard designers from viewers within the eXpressApp Framework.

Key Features

01Security permission mapping for dashboard designers and viewers

02Implementation patterns for EF Core and XPO ObjectDataSources

03Automated configuration for DashboardsModule in Blazor and WinForms

04UI integration for embedded dashboard designers and viewers

05Persistent storage setup using DashboardData and custom storage providers

062 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Configuring custom dashboard storage to manage layouts in external databases

02Implementing role-based access control for analytics creation and viewing

03Adding interactive BI dashboards to an existing XAF Blazor or WinForms application

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kashiash/xaf-skills xaf-dashboards

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT