Dashboard
The Dashboard is the main control center of the CaveTech Rental System, providing a comprehensive overview of your rental business performance and key metrics.
Overview
The Dashboard is designed to give you an at-a-glance view of your rental business status, financial performance, and recent activity. It consists of three main sections:
- Summary Cards - Key metrics displayed at the top of the dashboard
- Analytics Charts - Interactive visualizations of your rental income
- Recent Payments - List of the most recent transactions
Summary Cards
The Summary Cards section provides essential metrics about your rental properties:
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Properties | The total number of rental properties you have registered in the system |
| Occupied Properties | The number of properties currently rented by tenants |
| Available Properties | The number of properties available for rent |
| Expired Properties | The number of properties with expired rental agreements |
| Total Regions | The number of unique regions where you have rental properties |
| Weekly Income | Total rental income for the current week |
| Monthly Income | Total rental income for the current month |
| Next Due | The amount of upcoming payments due from your tenants |
These metrics update automatically as your rental business changes, providing real-time information about your portfolio performance.
Analytics Charts
The Analytics Charts section offers visual representations of your rental payment data over time, helping you identify trends and patterns in your rental income.
Chart Features
- Date Range Selection: Select specific date ranges to analyze data for particular periods
- Multiple Chart Types: Switch between different visualization formats:
- Line Chart: View trends over time
- Bar Chart: Compare rental income across different dates
- Pie Chart: See the distribution of payments
The charts automatically update when you change the date range or chart type, allowing you to quickly analyze different time periods and gain insights into your rental business performance.
Using the Charts
- Select Date Range: Use the date pickers at the top of the chart to set your desired analysis period
- Change Chart Type: Use the buttons to switch between Line, Bar, and Pie chart visualizations
- Hover for Details: Hover over data points to see detailed information about specific dates and payment amounts
Recent Payments
The Recent Payments panel displays your most recent rental transactions, providing a quick overview of recent payment activity.
Each payment entry shows:
- Tenant Name: The name of the avatar who made the payment
- Payment Amount: The amount paid in Linden Dollars (L$)
- Payment Date: The date and time when the payment was made
View All Transactions
For a complete history of all transactions, click the "View All" link at the top of the Recent Payments panel. This will take you to the Transactions page where you can view and manage your complete payment history.
Automatic Data Refresh
All dashboard data is automatically refreshed when you log in or navigate to the dashboard. The system fetches the latest information from the CaveTech server, ensuring you always see the most current data about your rental business.
Dashboard Best Practices
- Regular Monitoring: Check your dashboard regularly to stay informed about your rental business performance
- Analyze Trends: Use the date range selections to identify seasonal patterns or trends in rental activity
- Track Occupancy: Monitor the ratio of occupied to available properties to optimize your rental inventory
- Review Income: Compare weekly and monthly income figures to track financial performance over time
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues with the dashboard:
- Empty Data: If charts or summary cards show "N/A", it may indicate that you haven't configured any rental properties yet or that there's no rental activity to display
- Loading Issues: If data fails to load, check your internet connection and try refreshing the page
- Date Range Problems: Ensure that your selected date range isn't too narrow or that it contains rental activity
For persistent issues, please contact support.
Next Steps
Now that you understand how to use the Dashboard, explore these related sections:
- Rentals List - Manage all your rental properties
- Transactions - View detailed payment history
- Lands - Configure individual land properties