Get started with Vizlib: (Almost!) Everything you need to know

Vizlib’s intuitive no code/low code solutions supercharge your Qlik Sense analytics. With a user-friendly interface and powerful functionalities, you can start getting more from your data– and from your investment in Qlik Sense– from day one. Are you ready to get started with Vizlib? Here’s what you need to know. 

From setting up an account and integrating with Qlik, to creating beautiful data visualizations and dashboards that instantly elevate your Business Intelligence, this blog will help you get started with Vizlib – every step of the way.  

Create a free Vizlib account 

Creating a Vizlib account is free for up to five users. So, if you’re looking to get a feel for the product, that means no credit card required, no time limit, and no strings attached. 

Ready to get started? You can register here. Want a more hands-on walkthrough of what Vizlib can offer? Just book a demo.

Connect with Qlik

When you log into Vizlib, you’ll be directed to the User Portal. This is where you’ll see all your licence and subscription details.

Downloading a product is as simple as clicking the ‘Download’ button, and waiting for the .zip file at the bottom of the screen to load. 

Vizlib offers a suite of value-added solutions to supercharge your Qlik Sense. These include:

• Vizlib Library for customisable, interactive dashboards
• Vizlib Self service for powerful self-service analytics
• Vizlib Finance for unbeatable P&Ls and Balance Sheet reports
• Vizlib Collaboration for closing the analytics loop with writeback and Vizlib Teamwork
• Vizlib Gantt for planning, organising, and visualising your projects and processes
• Vizlib Live! for infusing In-Memory data with live query insights from your Data Cloud

 You can combine products to create a bespoke package of extensions, unlocking advanced capabilities that take your data analytics and data visualization to new heights. We recommend those experimenting with Vizlib download the complete product bundle to start with. This lets you experience the full scope of the available functionalities, and how they integrate seamlessly. 

Once you’ve got the files you need, it’s easy to enable the products in your Qlik Sense environment. For the steps to install Vizlib on a Qlik Sense server, click here. To install on a Qlik Sense desktop, find a separate set of instructions here.

Get your team on board

Licences are assigned per-user for individual Vizlib products within each tier:

Free – five or fewer users – perfect for those looking to try out Vizlib extensions or experiment with a functionality.

Professional – Less than 100 users – great for empowering data analytics across your company, with a custom plan tailored to your team.

Enterprise – More than 100 users – if you need endless scalability and priority support.

Our Pricing FAQ has more details. You can assign as many user licences as needed, per your organisational requirements. Conveniently, user licences can be added or revoked at any time through the User Portal.

Who could be a member of your organisation’s Data Force? Accessing and working with data can help your team create deeper insights, contribute more effectively to discussions, and encourage data-driven decision-making across your organisation. We love talking about Business Users and empowering your workforce through democratised data. You can check out our blog about it here.

Build something beautiful 

Now for the fun bit. Experiment with the extensions to see how you could elevate and transform the way your business engages with data. Want to build an interactive sales dashboard with meaningful graphs? A clean, intelligible financial report? Set up a big project? You don’t need any experience with coding or data analytics for incredible results, so get stuck in. You may be surprised at how quickly you can create something useful, powerful and attractive.

Our demo apps showcase some of the effective solutions available with Vizlib, in context. There are apps for each product and different industries, so you can explore an example related to your specific needs and goals, and those of your end users.

While the possibilities for creativity are endless, you can also experiment with templates for cohesive pre-designed charts. Whether you use a Vizlib template or create your own, they are easy to style and share as required. This makes creating dashboards even faster, and helps to ensure consistency across your organisation. 

… What next?

Congratulations! Now you’re set up, it’s time to start leveraging the power of your data to gain insight, make better decisions, and ultimately drive business success.

It doesn’t take long to get to grips with Vizlib, but there are some ‘how-tos’ and tips that help you hit the ground running. Check out our Resource Library and Help Centre for great support and reference material. You can also connect with others, brainstorm solutions, follow releases or request features in our Vizlib Community.

Want to learn more, on a schedule that works for you? Whether you’re looking to drill down into a particular feature, or just gain a deeper understanding of the data and B.I landscape, you can keep an eye on upcoming in-person events/webinars and catch up with recorded content here. 

Unlock the power of Qlik Cloud. Vizlib enhances the capabilities of data visualization and analytics to give you unparalleled insight, so you can know faster and act sooner.