Analyze historical production data directly in the MDC-Max Web Client
With Historical Dashboards in MDC-Max, users can move beyond live monitoring and analyze historical production data directly in the browser.
On the shop floor, decisions are rarely based on what is happening right now alone. To keep production stable and predictable, it is just as important to understand what has happened over time, identify performance drift, and see when adjustments are needed before small deviations turn into real problems.
Historical Dashboards in MDC-Max provide direct access to production data in the browser, without exporting data or switching between applications. This makes it easy to check whether values are within expected ranges, compare recent shifts or days, and analyze trends across weeks, months, or years.
Dashboards are configured to match how data is used in production. Machines and time ranges can be selected freely, and data can be shown as charts or tables depending on whether trends or exact values are needed. Layout and widgets can be adjusted to fit individual workflows and work environments, so information is clear and immediately usable when something requires attention.
New features and improvements
In addition to the core dashboard functionality, the overall experience has been significantly improved since Historical Dashboards were first introduced last year. Dashboard configuration is now more consistent and predictable, with improved visual feedback and smoother widget behavior when adjusting layouts. Widgets adapt to their content, reducing the need for manual layout adjustments and making dashboards easier to maintain in daily use.
Alongside these usability improvements, several new features have been added that extend how dashboards can be used and integrated.
Search Table Widget
A new Widget type that displays data in a searchable, filterable, and sortable table. Intended for detailed inspection of historical data where exact values are required rather than graphical trends.
Print Dashboards to PDF
Dashboards can be printed directly to PDF while preserving layout and structure. This supports use in reports, documentation, and reviews.
Export widget data to CSV
Data from individual widgets can be exported to CSV format for further analysis in external applications such as Excel or for use in reporting workflows.
URL parameters
Dashboards support URL parameters for predefined machines, time ranges, and context when opening a dashboard. This allows dashboards to be linked directly from MDC-Max, other web clients, operator screens, or desktop shortcuts, so the relevant data opens immediately without manual selection.
Chart groups for bar charts
Bar charts support chart groups, allowing related data series to be grouped and compared within the same visualization.
Drilldown (in development)
Beyond the recently added features, we continue to focus on improving Historical Dashboards. Current work is nearing completion on widget-level drilldown, allowing users to click into more detailed data directly from individual charts and widgets, reducing the need to manually change selections or time ranges.
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To learn more about how Historical Dashboards can help your company turn production data into clearer insights and better decisions in daily operations, please kontaktiere uns today.
