With the latest release to the FEWS NET Data Explorer (FDE), you’ll notice new loading and updating indicators for tables and visualizations, and a new login screen. Plus, our latest how-to video provides a walkthrough of all the features you can access on the FDE home page.
Global Updates
Loading and Updating Indicators
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The new Updating indicator appears for visualizations and data points tables.
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You’ll notice a new simplified login screen and sign up form.
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User Profile Page
You can now view a variety of account information from the new User Profile page in the FDE. While functionality here is currently limited, stay tuned for new features that can be managed from this page such as the ability to reset your password or manage custom table layouts.
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Domain Specific Updates
New Filters in the Exchange Rate Domain
You can now filter by “From” and “To” Currencies in the Exchange Rate Domain.
Check out the Exchange Rate Domain page for more information on how to use those filters.
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Data Usage Policy Notes
The Acute Food Insecurity Classifications and Acutely Food Insecure Population Estimates Domains now include notes on the data usage policies for each data series.
Go to the Metadata Standards page for policy definitions.
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Metadata in the Crop Domain
The Crop Domain now contains a Metadata tab. This tab contains more information about the metadata of the filtered data series including definitions.
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▶️ How To Series: Using the FDE Home Page
This month’s how to video covers all the capabilities of the home page widgets, including quick access to datasets, top pages, recent updates, and support.
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