Spector 360: Quick Data Summaries Using Grouping

A Spector 360 Dashboard Events Window is more than a list of details – it’s a window into ALL data within the given criteria. The power of the Events Window lies in its flexibility of Data Grouping (the Navigate tree structure), the Summary, and the ability to export information for use in other programs.

Take Web Sites Visited (in Data Explorer) as an example. The default Data Grouping shows User > Date > Domain > Host.  You may notice domains such as Facebook and CNN under certain users, but suppose you need a complete log and report of ALL activity at these sites.

Here’s how to change the view in a few clicks:

1. Click the Grouping button on the Navigate toolbar to open the Event Data Grouping window.

2. The left column in this window shows available groups, and the right column shows the groups used in the current data hierarchy. If you drag Domain above User, and then drag all other groups to the left column (to be hidden), the grouping will now be Domain > User. Click OK.

The resulting data arrangement  makes it easier for you to click through each domain to review the users and time spent at the sites. Totals at the bottom of the Summary pane are for ALL users in the criteria selection.

To report activity at Facebook, for example:

1. Select Facebook in the Navigate pane to display a Summary of Users, the next group down in the hierarchy.
2. Click Export on the Summary toolbar and create an XML, Excel, HTML, or Text file that includes all the numbers, including totals, as you see them in the Summary.

With another few clicks, you can create a log for CNN activity. Once you start experimenting, you’ll see that Data Grouping opens up hundreds of possibilities for focusing your review of Dashboard summaries.