> > I'm new to R and am evaluating it to see whether it would be an appropriate > > tool to create a "dashboard" (a graphical statistical summary page). Could > > someone tell me if it is possible to display data as dials or meters. e.g. > > the four dials here: http://www.pentaho.com/images/snap_dashboard_1.png > > The question would why would you want to? You are trying to > understand your data, not driving a race car or aeroplane. You might > want to check out the books and writing of Stephen Few > (http://www.perceptualedge.com) who makes this case powerfully and > eloquently, and also suggests alternatives that are far more useful. > Thanks for the pointers to Stephen Few's work. He has some good advice on dashboard design for monitoring real-time processes which is exactly what I'm doing. PJ
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