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📊 Story Mode

Story Mode transforms your dashboard data into intelligent presentation slides that tell the complete story of your metrics. Tower’s AI automatically analyzes your data to create slides containing descriptive insights (what happened), predictive analytics (what might happen), and prescriptive recommendations (what you should do).

🎯 What is Story Mode?

Story Mode is an AI-powered feature that:

  • Automatically generates presentation slides from your dashboard metrics
  • Provides three levels of analytics: descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive
  • Exports to PowerPoint, PDF, or PNG for easy sharing
  • Updates dynamically as your data changes
  • Available on all platforms - web, iOS, and Android

🚀 Accessing Story Mode

From Any Dashboard

  1. Open any dashboard you’ve created
  2. Look for the “Story Dashboard AI” tab at the top
  3. Click the tab to view your AI-generated story slides

📝 Note: Story Mode generation may take a few moments after creating a new dashboard. You’ll see a loading indicator while Tower’s AI analyzes your data and creates the slides.

📑 Story Slide Components

1. Descriptive Analytics (What Happened)

  • Key metrics summary with current values
  • Trend analysis showing changes over time
  • Pattern identification highlighting important shifts
  • Data comparisons across categories or time periods

2. Predictive Analytics (What Might Happen)

  • Forecasts based on historical trends
  • Anomaly predictions identifying potential issues
  • Scenario analysis showing different outcomes
  • Confidence intervals for predictions

3. Prescriptive Analytics (What You Should Do)

  • Actionable recommendations based on insights
  • Priority rankings for suggested actions
  • Impact estimates for each recommendation
  • Implementation guidance with next steps

💡 Using Story Mode

  • Arrow keys or swipe to move between slides
  • Click slide thumbnails for quick navigation
  • Full-screen mode for presentation viewing
  • Zoom controls for detailed inspection

Updating Content

Story Mode automatically updates when:

  • ✅ Dashboard data refreshes
  • ✅ New metrics are added
  • ✅ Filters are applied (exports include filter context)
  • ✅ Time ranges change

Customizing Insights

While Story Mode is AI-generated, you can:

  • Apply dashboard filters to focus the story on specific segments
  • Adjust date ranges to change the analysis period
  • Regenerate slides if you’ve made significant dashboard changes

📤 Exporting Story Mode

Export Options

Story Mode can be exported in three formats:

PowerPoint (.PPTX)

  • Fully editable slides for presentations
  • Includes all charts and insights
  • Preserves formatting and layout
  • Perfect for board meetings and executive reports

PDF

  • High-quality document format
  • Maintains exact visual appearance
  • Easy to share via email
  • Ideal for printed reports

PNG Images

  • Individual slide images
  • High resolution for publications
  • Useful for documentation
  • Quick sharing on messaging platforms

How to Export

  1. Open Story Mode from your dashboard
  2. Click the Export button in the header
  3. Choose your format: PowerPoint, PDF, or PNG
  4. Optional: Toggle “Include Filters” to export with current filter context
  5. Click Export and download your file

💡 Tip: Exporting with filters applied creates targeted stories for specific segments, perfect for department-specific reports.

🎯 Best Practices

For Executive Presentations

  • Use PowerPoint export for editability
  • Apply filters to focus on key business areas
  • Review AI recommendations before presenting
  • Combine with live dashboard demos

For Regular Reporting

  • Schedule dashboard refreshes for up-to-date data
  • Export to PDF for consistent formatting
  • Archive monthly/quarterly story exports
  • Share via email or collaboration tools

For Team Collaboration

  • Export PNG slides for quick Slack/Teams sharing
  • Use prescriptive insights for action planning
  • Link story recommendations to dashboard Actions
  • Review predictive analytics in team meetings

🎨 Story Mode Features

📱 Mobile Experience

Story Mode works seamlessly on mobile devices:

  • Swipe navigation for natural slide browsing
  • Touch-optimized controls for easy interaction
  • Offline viewing for presentations without internet
  • Share directly from iOS/Android apps

🔄 Automatic Updates

  • Story slides regenerate automatically when dashboard data changes
  • Maintains consistency across all platforms
  • Version tracking shows when story was last updated
  • Notification options for significant insight changes

🎯 Intelligent Content

Tower’s AI considers:

  • Business context from your semantic layer
  • Historical patterns and trends
  • Industry benchmarks when available
  • Related metrics for holistic insights

🔗 Related Features

❓ FAQ

Q: How long does it take to generate Story Mode slides?
A: Initial generation typically takes 1-2 minutes after dashboard creation. Updates happen automatically as data changes.

Q: Can I customize the AI-generated insights?
A: Story Mode is automatically generated, but you can influence it by applying filters, adjusting date ranges, and modifying your dashboard metrics.

Q: Does Story Mode work with all chart types?
A: Yes! Tower’s AI analyzes all chart types in your dashboard to create comprehensive stories.

Q: Can I share Story Mode without giving dashboard access?
A: Yes! Export to PowerPoint, PDF, or PNG and share the files. Recipients don’t need Tower access.

Q: Is Story Mode included in all plans?
A: Story Mode is included in Professional and Enterprise plans. Learn more about pricing.

Q: How often does Story Mode update?
A: Story Mode updates automatically when your dashboard data refreshes, whether through manual refresh or scheduled updates.

🆘 Need Help?

If Story Mode isn’t generating or you have questions:

  • Check that your dashboard has completed initial data loading
  • Ensure you have metrics and charts added to your dashboard
  • Try refreshing your browser or app
  • Contact support@codygon.com for assistance