Loading Screens

Loading screens can be used to show text or animations while a dashboard is loading.

To create a loading screen:

1. Navigate to the backend of the system (e.g. http://curatorexample.com/backend).
2. Log in if prompted.
3. Click on Content > Loading Screens in the dropdown.
4. Click the "New Loading Screen" button.
5. Enter the title of the loading screen in the title field.
6. Enter the content of the loading screen in the content field. This field allows for fully formatted content, including images, links, etc.
7. Click the "Create" button.

To select a default loading screen for all dashboards:

1. Navigate to the backend of the system (e.g. http://curatorexample.com/backend).
2. Log in if prompted.
3. Click on Settings > Tableau > Tableau Server Settings in the dropdown menu.
4. Click on the "General" tab at the top.
5. Toggle on "Custom Loading Screen"
6. Select the desired loading screen in the "Default Loading Screen" field.
7. Click the "Save" button.

To display the dashboard thumbnail while loading for all dashboards:

1. Navigate to the backend of the system (e.g. http://curatorexample.com/backend).
2. Log in if prompted.
3. Click on "Settings" link in the left-hand menu.
4. Click on Settings > Tableau > Tableau Server Settings in the dropdown menu.
5. Click on the "General" tab at the top.
6. Check the box next to "Show Dashboard Thumbnail During Load". The "Custom Loading Screen" option and this option can not both be enabled at the same time.
7. Click the "Save" button.

To set a loading screen for a specific dashboard:

1. While editing the dashboard, click on the "Misc" tab.
2. Scroll to the Look/Feel section.
3. Select the desired loading screen.
4. Click the "Save" button.

To view the loading screen:

1. Navigate to the frontend of the system (e.g. http://curatorexample.com).
2. Log in if prompted.
3. Navigate to the desired dashboard by using the navigation menu.
4. The configured loading screen will be shown while the dashboard is loading.