With the latest release to the FEWS NET Data Explorer (FDE), you’ll notice a load of new features that make back-end information from our database visible via the front-end user interface in order to improve transparency and context. This includes new loading and updating indicators for tables and visualizations . Plus, our plus some new filters and metadata. 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
We’ve added new indicators to instantly show when tables and visualizations are updating in response to your selected filters and data.
The new Loading indicator appears at the top of data series and data facts tables.
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The new Updating indicator appears for visualizations and data points tables.
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New 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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This change not only indicates that the data is still loading or updating, but also allows you to continue to view and work within the FDE while the system works in the background.
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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 Domain now includes notes on the data usage policies for each data series. Policy definitions can be found on the Metadata Standards page.
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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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