1. Basics

Basics #

This chapter helps new users get started with SmartChart quickly — from installation and deployment to creating your first dashboard, 3D scene, and AI application, covering all core platform operations.

Quick Navigation #

Document Content
Pro Edition Free / Pro / Platform / Personal feature comparison
Quick Start Install, start, and login workflow
Create Connection Pool 30+ data source driver configurations
Permission Management Developer permissions, report view permissions
First Dashboard Build a visualization dashboard from scratch
First 3D Scene 3D model loading and interaction
First AI Scenario LLM integration and AI conversation
First Published Dataset Dataset reuse and lazy loading
First Dashboard Template Conversion AI template generation and migration

V8.0 New Features #

  • AI Agents: Dataset types support agent, tool, chart, and api
  • OA Workflow Engine: Built-in approval flow designer and workflow runtime
  • Independent Management Page: Resource management backend replacing Django Admin
  • APScheduler: Dataset scheduled refresh and task orchestration
  • Third-Party Login: WeCom/DingTalk OAuth SSO