This month, Frogwatch Dashboard is getting a fresh new look. Why? With the introduction of the new Tilt and Crack measurements, we are taking the next step in our vision to make Frogwatch Dashboard the most user-friendly multi-sensor monitoring platform. To present data from different types of measurements clearly and intuitively, we needed a new structure and design. This update also allows us to make the website more suitable for mobile use. Together, these changes create a solid foundation for the future.
In this post, we highlight the main updates in the new look for existing users.
Main menu on the left side
In the new design, the main menu is now on the left side instead of at the top. The entire menu can be collapsed, so more space is available for your data. On smaller screens, such as mobile phones, the menu can be opened via the “hamburger” button.
Configure clusters on a single page
Previously, creating measurement points and linking devices to them was done on a different page from the measurement configuration. We have now combined these steps so that all cluster settings can be configured in one place, keeping everything clear and accessible on a single page.
Support for new measurement types
With support for new measurement types, we are also starting to phase out the older FrogwatchV1 vibration meters. For users who still use FrogwatchV1 meters, it will remain possible to do so within a Classic Project. When creating a new project, you can now choose between two options:
Classic Project: a Frogwatch project as you know it, supporting both FrogwatchV1 and FrogwatchV2 vibration meters.Modern Project: The new Frogwatch project format that supports all the latest Frogwatch equipment but no longer supports FrogwatchV1 vibration meters.
If you only have FrogwatchV2 vibration meters, you will automatically get a Modern Project. All your existing projects will also be automatically upgraded.
New functionality will primarily be available in Modern Projects. Classic Projects will remain supported but will only receive minimal updates.
This Project Type choice is only visible if your organization still has FrogwatchV1 sensors.
More information coming soon
In upcoming articles, we will take a closer look at the new Dashboard features, explain the new concepts in more detail, and of course introduce the new Frogwatch devices: the Tilt Hub and the Fissure Hub.