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1. An XML file that will define the method that will be called to retrieve the results and the various settings of the dashboard 
2. A Java method that will retrieve the dashboard results.
3. A summary page that the dashboard component will link to.

4. A data entry page (definition and layout XML pages) that will give the user the ability to adjust the dashboard settings. (optional)

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Dashboard Settings Data Entry Page

Creating a dashboard settings data entry page is just like creating any other data entry page. For more information on creating data entry pages, go to Data Entry Pages.

Defining Dashboard Components in Metadata

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