Building operational dashboards : About extras gadgets : Using an import gadget : How to create an import gadget
 
How to create an import gadget
This procedure requires a dashboard you can edit. Create a new dashboard if one does not already exist. To create an import gadget, complete the following steps:
1 Display available gadgets by selecting Add Content and choosing New Gadget.
2 Display extra gadgets by choosing Extras.
3 Drag the import gadget and drop it on the dashboard.
4 Type a name for the gadget.
5 Type the Google gadget location as a URL.
6 Choose OK to create the new gadget.
7 Link the gadget to a data selection gadget when the Google gadget can process user selections. Choose Link from the gadget menu after the gadget has been placed on the dashboard.
Specify desired gadget display options by choosing Edit from the gadget menu after the gadget has been placed on the dashboard. You can change the following settings in Edit Import Gadget—General:
*Gadget dimensions.
*Display the header, border, and scroll bar.
*Refresh rate.