How do I automatically capture the date a dashboard was last updated?

Mohamed Ali

Hey there,

Is there a way to automatically record the most recent date a dashboard was changed? There are several widgets that are present, such as Reports, Rich Text, etc. I have highlighted the area where I'd like to indicate this change.

Many thanks, in advance.

Mark Cronk

Hi @Mohamed Ali ,

I don't think there's a way to do what you're asking - not easily. Your dashboard is dynamic so it's current as of the date viewed; except static widgets like titles and text. So what you're looking for is the last time a competent was modified. You could capture that for each sheet with a sheet summary field by finding the most recent modified (max)date in a modified system column. Then create a summary sheet report that pulls in those dates from all the underlying sheets used in your dashboard. Display the entire report or use a formula and metric widget to extract the most recent date.

Someone else may have a better idea.

Good luck.

Mark

Andrée Starå

Hi @Mohamed Ali

I hope you're well and safe!

To add to Mark's excellent advice/answer.

• You could add a so-called helper sheet with a form and a summary section field that capture the latest date.
• Add a link to the Dashboard that you submit when you make any changes
• Add a metric widget that will show the information as needed

Make sense?

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Mark Cronk

Hi @Mohamed Ali ,

I don't think there's a way to do what you're asking - not easily. Your dashboard is dynamic so it's current as of the date viewed; except static widgets like titles and text. So what you're looking for is the last time a competent was modified. You could capture that for each sheet with a sheet summary field by finding the most recent modified (max)date in a modified system column. Then create a summary sheet report that pulls in those dates from all the underlying sheets used in your dashboard. Display the entire report or use a formula and metric widget to extract the most recent date.

Someone else may have a better idea.

Good luck.

Mark

Andrée Starå

Hi @Mohamed Ali

I hope you're well and safe!

To add to Mark's excellent advice/answer.

• You could add a so-called helper sheet with a form and a summary section field that capture the latest date.
• Add a link to the Dashboard that you submit when you make any changes
• Add a metric widget that will show the information as needed

Make sense?

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Mohamed Ali

Thank you @Mark Cronk + @Andrée Starå for the guidance, truly appreciate it!

Andrée Starå

@Mohamed Ali

You're more than welcome!

Mark Cronk

Thank you for contributing to the Community.

Mark