System Dashboard Access and Configuration

Access the System Dashboard directly from the Diagnostics area of System Management, and learn how to configure and customize it for your operational needs.

Accessing the System Dashboard

The System Dashboard can be accessed from your project by navigating to System Management > Diagnostics > System Dashboard. In the System Management window, click the System Dashboard icon in the upper-right area.

The dashboard opens instantly and provides quick access to key performance and status indicators of your system.

System Management Diagnostics System Dashboard

Activation and Installation

The System Dashboard is usually enabled by default in new projects. If required, system administrators can manually add it during project setup or later via Node Manager.

Activation also takes place automatically during software updates.

In standard projects , the Manager system-dashboard/index.js is included by default. When upgrading, you can automatically add this Manager by selecting the relevant checkbox during the update process.

Alternatively, you may manually add it at any time by entering system-dashboard/index.js in the Manager Properties under Options.

Configuration Prerequisite: HTTP Server Setting

To open the System Dashboard using the button in the Diagnostics view, the correct HTTP server address must be configured in your project settings.

In your project's configuration file, ensure the following setting under the [ui] section points to the correct address (host and port) for your environment: 

[ui]
                httpServer = https://your-server:port

The values are automatically inserted into all projects, regardless of the project type, provided the config entry [ui] httpServer is present.

If the configuration entry "httpServer" is not set, the following error message is displayed:

WCCOAui (1), 2026.05.26 14:51:33.107, "", PRIO_SEVERE, ERR_CONTROL, 0, "SysMgm", "Missing or wrong config-entry for httpServer. Should be in that form: \"https://localhost:8079\"!"
Note:
When copying the project to a different host or changing the DNS name, the configuration entry httpServer must be manually edited since version 3.21 to make the System Dashboard work correctly. There is no automatic update of this value during registration, which is intentional because it is unclear whether the change is due to a DNS update or a completely new hostname.

Customization Options

  • Widget selection: Choose which KPIs and widgets appear on your dashboard.
  • Interface/network settings: Adjust settings as needed via the dashboard options.