# Data Explorer Overview

The **Apica Ascent** **Data Explorer framework** allows users who want to create custom dashboards with tables, charts, alerts, logs view and other powerful functionality in a unified view. Data explorer allows user to plot charts and save it into a dashboard just by a few clicks. 

Data Explorer enables you to visualize metrics, configure alerts, monitor logs, and organise widgets into different tabs for efficient system performance monitoring and response. \
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In the widget level:

* User can go back in time, load more data in that specific widget.
* With the help of query builder, user can change specific label's value in the underlying query.
* User can also change visualisation type in the plotting section.

By utilising these features, users can create a tailored monitoring experience that fits their specific needs and enhances overall system oversight.

<figure><img src="https://2948796384-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LmzGprckLqwd5v6bs6m%2Fuploads%2FqrKlJoLifGo9Lyjh64ub%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=131efb8e-a411-4ea3-9954-0881e6d6a603" alt=""><figcaption><p>Preview of data explorer with a few widgets and tabs</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://2948796384-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LmzGprckLqwd5v6bs6m%2Fuploads%2F6hSF9dNzc46WZClsoWPg%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=8def7118-416e-4ace-b4cd-a25cdbf05d1f" alt=""><figcaption><p>Metric Selection panel in data explorer</p></figcaption></figure>


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