This article will guide IntelliFront BI Users and Administrators to create a Canvas. A Canvas is a great way to view multiple Dashboards and KPIs at the same time.
Canvases - Reporting
![KPIs and Dashboard: Creating a Canvas in IntelliFront BI.](https://go.christiansteven.com/hubfs/HR%20Canvas.png)
- Go to Worskshop and select Reporting. In Reporting, select Canvases.
![KPIs and Dashboard: Creating a Canvas in IntelliFront BI.](https://go.christiansteven.com/hubfs/4-23-2019%203-10-22%20PM.png)
- Or select Canvases from the card on the home screen.
![KPIs and Dashboard: Creating a Canvas in IntelliFront BI.](https://go.christiansteven.com/hubfs/4-23-2019%203-09-38%20PM.png)
- Click New Canvas.
![KPIs and Dashboard: Creating a Canvas in IntelliFront BI.](https://go.christiansteven.com/hubfs/4-23-2019%203-14-53%20PM.png)
![KPIs and Dashboard: Creating a Canvas in IntelliFront BI.](https://go.christiansteven.com/hubfs/4-23-2019%203-20-14%20PM.png)
- Add Name: Give the Canvas a unique name.
- Click the checkmark next to the name to save the name and to begin creating the Canvas.
- Description: Descriptions are optional but they can be used to explain what the dashboard shows.
- Groups: Use groups to determine which groups of people have access to which dashboard.
Groups must have been set up within Users and Groups - Groups Manager
![KPIs and Dashboard: Creating a Canvas in IntelliFront BI.](https://go.christiansteven.com/hubfs/Canvas%201.gif)
Add KPIs
- A list of available KPIs will be displayed.
- Use the search bar to search for KPIs.
- To select a KPI for a Canvas simply drag and drop the desired KPI to the right-hand side of the screen or click (+) next to the KPI.
(Maximum 4 KPIs)
Add Dashboards
- A list of available Dashboards will also be shown.
- Use the search bar to search for Dashboards.
- Dashboards with a blue icon are creating in the Dashboard section.
- Dashboards with a yellow icon are added in the Power BI section.
- To select a Dashboard for a Canvas simply drag and drop the desired Dashboard to the right-hand side of the screen or click (+) next to the Dashboard.
(Maximum 6 Dashboards)
- To remove a chosen KPI or Dashboard click on the bin icon on each item you want to remove.
- Once the KPIs and the Dashboards have been chosen you may assign Groups to each Canvas.
- Click Save.
![KPIs and Dashboard: Creating a Canvas in IntelliFront BI.](https://go.christiansteven.com/hubfs/Canvas%202.gif)
- The Canvas will be displayed on the home screen.
- If you have more than one Canvas but would like to have a particular one shown as a default use the 'Star' to make it a favorite.