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title: "Define a Matrix"
slug: "define-a-matrix"
updated: 2026-02-23T08:24:40Z
published: 2026-02-23T08:24:40Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://documentation.lakesidesoftware.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Define a Matrix

The Matrix object shows two or more sets of series in a block-based matrix to display data points in relation to others. The bound data must have one column for the Name values, and one or more columns that define the Series, or axis data values. The output from the matrix is the set of rows matched against the matrix-selected object names. In the example below, % Kernel CPU, % User CPU, and % Total CPU readings are compared against each other.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/87d11426-6b1f-4b19-b593-b71e55a81af3/Images/Documentation/matrix_exmple2.png)

## Add a Matrix to a Dashboard

1. Drag a [Query Data block](/documentation/docs/define-a-query-data-block) to the workspace and define the Query Data block as necessary.
2. Drag the Matrix block from the Toolbox onto your workspace.
3. Link the Query Data block with the Matrix by connecting the Query Data block’s output port to Matrix block’s input port.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/87d11426-6b1f-4b19-b593-b71e55a81af3/Images/Documentation/matrix_dash.png)
4. Optionally, **Name** the Matrix block (at the top of the Object pane) and provide a **Description**. The name will appear in the matrix pane’s title bar when the dashboard is viewed.
5. Optionally, supply an **Order** for where on the Dashboard you want the matrix to display.
6. In the **Name** field select the category of data you wish to display from the drop-down list. This is a required field. The example above uses Application Name (displayed in the legend for the dashboard when viewed).
7. In the **Series** section, select a column for which to display data.
8. If you wish to display additional **Series**, click the **Add Series** button, and then select a column another from the drop-down list. Repeat this step for each Series you wish to add.
9. When you are done, click the **Apply** button to save your changes.