# Kibana

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## [Mapping ids to labels with a scripted field](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/mapping-ids-to-labels-with-a-scripted-field/221841)

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**Author:** [@IvanHerreros](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/IvanHerreros)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 1:23pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/mapping-ids-to-labels-with-a-scripted-field/221841 "2020-03-04T13:23:30Z")

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Hi, I am using ES to archive data originally stored in a relational DB, and then provide a Kibana Dashboard. I store "denormalized" data (that is, performing joins at upload time), which of course comes with some caveats…

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## [Changing index pattern field format to "bytes" does not correctly format byte values for kibana visualizations](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/changing-index-pattern-field-format-to-bytes-does-not-correctly-format-byte-values-for-kibana-visualizations/221831)

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**Author:** [@Mattness](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Mattness)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 12:20pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/changing-index-pattern-field-format-to-bytes-does-not-correctly-format-byte-values-for-kibana-visualizations/221831 "2020-03-04T12:20:54Z")

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Hello, I changed the formatting for a field in my index pattern like this: However when I access the field via a visualization it is still unformatted: I want it to display the value in mb/gb. Is this a misconfigu…

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## [Bucket aggregation Terms](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/bucket-aggregation-terms/222055)

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**Author:** [@Denis\_Vasiliev](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Denis_Vasiliev)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 12:16pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/bucket-aggregation-terms/222055 "2020-03-04T12:16:49Z")

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I have an index with keyword field. { "winlogbeat-000011" : { "mappings" : { "user.name" : { "full\_name" : "user.name", "mapping" : { "name" : { "type" : "keyword", …

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## [Kibana HEAP Allocation in k8s/docker](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/kibana-heap-allocation-in-k8s-docker/221860)

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**Author:** [@dawiro](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/dawiro)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 11:31am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/kibana-heap-allocation-in-k8s-docker/221860 "2020-03-04T11:31:52Z")

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Hi, I am running kibana in k8s with requests/limits set for cpu & ram. Upper memory limit is 2GB. I'm seeing periodic out of memory errors and am going to raise the upper container limit. Given that I have been seeing …

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## [ElasticSearch Index: Type defaults to long instead of float](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elasticsearch-index-type-defaults-to-long-instead-of-float/221694)

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**Author:** [@neumicha](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/neumicha)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 10:35am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elasticsearch-index-type-defaults-to-long-instead-of-float/221694 "2020-03-04T10:35:34Z")

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Hi, I am absolutely new to ELK and don't get my problem solved by Google... I already figured out where the problem is. But some basic knowledge is missing to solve it... My problem: I can not filter for a float-Number…

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## [KQL regex query](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/kql-regex-query/221943)

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**Author:** [@hsdevaraja](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/hsdevaraja)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 10:17am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/kql-regex-query/221943 "2020-03-04T10:17:22Z")

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Hi, I have Elasticsearch and Kibana setup with 7.5 version installed.I am trying the logs query where I have log filenames /websites/app-name1/202001.txt /websites/app-name1/202002.txt, /websites/app-name1/202003.txt…

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## [Synchronize objects across spaces](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/synchronize-objects-across-spaces/222018)

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**Author:** [@adrian0](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/adrian0)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 9:28am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/synchronize-objects-across-spaces/222018 "2020-03-04T09:28:58Z")

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Hi! This is the situation: We have a default space and a dark mode activated space meant for wall screens, since dark-mode isn't based on user account preferences. We work daily in the default space and sometimes does …

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## [Adding ML charts to a dashboard](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/adding-ml-charts-to-a-dashboard/221747)

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**Author:** [@liorg2](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/liorg2)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 8:45am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/adding-ml-charts-to-a-dashboard/221747 "2020-03-04T08:45:45Z")

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Hi Is it possible to add ML charts (with anomalies and bounds) to a custom dashboard?

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## [KIBANA visualize -PDF reports issue](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/kibana-visualize-pdf-reports-issue/221956)

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**Author:** [@vikumars](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/vikumars)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 7:27am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/kibana-visualize-pdf-reports-issue/221956 "2020-03-04T07:27:17Z")

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Hi , In the kibana under the visualize tab --\>share--\>PDF reports --\>Generate pdf Generate pdf is not highlighted, ist's not working . How to resolve this ( http://)

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## [Clickable Metric Visualization (Or alternatives)](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/clickable-metric-visualization-or-alternatives/221797)

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**Author:** [@AClerk](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/AClerk)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 7:23am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/clickable-metric-visualization-or-alternatives/221797 "2020-03-04T07:23:42Z")

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Hey All, I know it is impossible to have a metric visualization that can be clickable for drill-down purposes. I thought as a workaround to create a Vega visualisation. Is this possible? i.e. create with vega a clickab…

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## [Export saved search to csv in kibana oss](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/export-saved-search-to-csv-in-kibana-oss/221592)

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**Author:** [@shivani\_aggarwal](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/shivani_aggarwal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 5:21am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/export-saved-search-to-csv-in-kibana-oss/221592 "2020-03-04T05:21:54Z")

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Hi, I am using kibana-oss: 7.0.1. I am able to export a data table visualization to csv format (using the Export Raw/Formatted option at the bottom). I have also added a Saved Search into my dashboard but I am unable t…

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## [Sample Application Log File](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/sample-application-log-file/221957)

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**Author:** [@GulfTower](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/GulfTower)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/sample-application-log-file/221957 "2020-03-04T02:04:32Z")

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Anyone know where I can find sample web application logs to use as I learn Kibana?

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## [Kibana Install Error - should not run as root](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/kibana-install-error-should-not-run-as-root/220929)

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**Author:** [@Technolust](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Technolust)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/kibana-install-error-should-not-run-as-root/220929 "2020-03-03T21:17:21Z")

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Elk Stack newbie here... When I install Kibana on Centos 8 I get an error on install saying that I should not run ./bin/kibana as root. Do I need to create a specific user called "Kibana" instead of running as sudo? When…

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## [Linking from Metric Visualization to Another Dashboard](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/linking-from-metric-visualization-to-another-dashboard/221634)

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**Author:** [@vikramnr](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/vikramnr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 4:53pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/linking-from-metric-visualization-to-another-dashboard/221634 "2020-03-03T16:53:37Z")

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Can we link from Metric which is displayed in one of the Dashboard to another dashboard. I have searched thru forum and couldn't find anything apart from Issue which was raised for it. But that doesn't cover my requirem…

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## [Issue with date field loaded in Kibana through elasticsearch](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/issue-with-date-field-loaded-in-kibana-through-elasticsearch/221724)

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**Author:** [@Rainfall](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Rainfall)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/issue-with-date-field-loaded-in-kibana-through-elasticsearch/221724 "2020-03-03T16:27:29Z")

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Hi, I have used logstash and loaded data through elasticsearch. I created indexpattern to the loaded index and trying to create visualization. I'm unable to create Date Histogram, since the date fields (closed\_at, work…

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## [Cant able to see Infrastructure section in kibana](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/cant-able-to-see-infrastructure-section-in-kibana/221017)

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**Author:** [@irobot678](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/irobot678)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 4:13pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/cant-able-to-see-infrastructure-section-in-kibana/221017 "2020-03-03T16:13:34Z")

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Hi, i am using Elastic stack of version 7.1.1 with x-pack enabled, i am using a user elastic which has super\_user role but still cant able to see the infrastructure section in kibana. I'm getting the below error : F…

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## [V7.6.0 kibana port 5601 connection refused](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/v7-6-0-kibana-port-5601-connection-refused/221587)

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**Author:** [@AaronYe](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/AaronYe)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/v7-6-0-kibana-port-5601-connection-refused/221587 "2020-03-03T15:51:43Z")

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Hello，I install elasticsearch,kibana with docker by using official documentation. My OS is centos 7.7 and elastisearch and kibana is v7.6.0. The docker-compose.yml configuration is shown below: version: '2.2' servic…

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## [Display custom message when no data in visualization](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/display-custom-message-when-no-data-in-visualization/220622)

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**Author:** [@philippeE](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/philippeE)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 3:22pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/display-custom-message-when-no-data-in-visualization/220622 "2020-03-03T15:22:33Z")

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Hello, I work on a project where I don't have data for a specific visualization during half the month. I would like my visualization to show a custom message that I put in more than "no data". Is it possible?

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## [Change color of polygon marker in coordinate map](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/change-color-of-polygon-marker-in-coordinate-map/221883)

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**Author:** [@Anikesh\_Paul](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Anikesh_Paul)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 3:16pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/change-color-of-polygon-marker-in-coordinate-map/221883 "2020-03-03T15:16:43Z")

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Hi, When I'm using coordinate map in dark mode and tried to draw a polygon on it, then I able to see the points only but not the marker line. So is there any possible way to change the color of marker line or any other …

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## [Customize Kibana 7.5.1](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/customize-kibana-7-5-1/221906)

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**Author:** [@OSofi](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/OSofi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 3:05pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/customize-kibana-7-5-1/221906 "2020-03-03T15:05:06Z")

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Hi all, Is it possible to change the following items listed below on Kibana 7.5.1 running in a docker container. - Kibana Logo in the upper left - Text on the login page as well as logo on login page - Loading logo - …

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## [Filebeat index exists but Dashboard says no](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/filebeat-index-exists-but-dashboard-says-no/221468)

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**Author:** [@gungazoo](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/gungazoo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 2:39pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/filebeat-index-exists-but-dashboard-says-no/221468 "2020-03-03T14:39:09Z")

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I have a fresh install of Elasticsearch and Kibana on the same box. They are version 7.5.2. I have a filebeat-\* index and when I go to that index I see my logs. However, when I go to any of the default filebeat dashbo…

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## [Bad request when refreshing index pattern fields](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/bad-request-when-refreshing-index-pattern-fields/220202)

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**Author:** [@ridago](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/ridago)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 2:35pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/bad-request-when-refreshing-index-pattern-fields/220202 "2020-03-03T14:35:17Z")

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After trying to setup ILM on my elasticsearch index i was suddenly no longer able to refresh index patterns. I just get Error fetching fields for index pattern... and the error is always Bad request, but it refers to dif…

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## [Kibana not showing all indices](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/kibana-not-showing-all-indices/221626)

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**Author:** [@tbhaxor](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/tbhaxor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 2:07pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/kibana-not-showing-all-indices/221626 "2020-03-03T14:07:27Z")

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I have been trying to add visualizations on kibana for the beats. Unfortunately, the kibana isn't showing me any index pattern for the same All the indices Not showing even though i know the index names But indice…

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## [TV Mode or Full Screen](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/tv-mode-or-full-screen/221691)

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**Author:** [@grad](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/grad)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 12:37pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/tv-mode-or-full-screen/221691 "2020-03-03T12:37:04Z")

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Hi all, I've setup correctly Heartbeat for Uptime service.... Now I would like to share Uptime view in a TV but I don't want view the rest of Kibana (e.g. menu, filter bar, ecc..) Is there a TV mode? thanks

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## [Lens Drill down](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/lens-drill-down/221785)

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**Author:** [@anjana1](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/anjana1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 8:52am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/lens-drill-down/221785 "2020-03-03T08:52:58Z")

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I was trying to find , if we double click on the points on the graph created with lens it does not drill down or filter and refresh the dashboard like other panels do , those which created using other visualization meth…

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## [Kibana user statistics](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/kibana-user-statistics/221690)

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**Author:** [@valerica\_georgescu](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/valerica_georgescu)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 7:26am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/kibana-user-statistics/221690 "2020-03-03T07:26:05Z")

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I want to know if kibana stores some user statistics. I want to find at least when was a user last time log in.

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## [How to use scroll zoom in existing Coordinate Map](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/how-to-use-scroll-zoom-in-existing-coordinate-map/221702)

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**Author:** [@Anikesh\_Paul](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Anikesh_Paul)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 7:24am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/how-to-use-scroll-zoom-in-existing-coordinate-map/221702 "2020-03-03T07:24:38Z")

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Hi, I was trying to implement mouse scroll zoom in/out in coordinate map graph under visualization. But I'm getting only tool tip with +/- for zooming. Is there any possible way to achieve mouse scroll zoom in/out in co…

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## [Resize image on Visualization](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/resize-image-on-visualization/221761)

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**Author:** [@Martin\_Bouhier](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Martin_Bouhier)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 3:48am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/resize-image-on-visualization/221761 "2020-03-03T03:48:59Z")

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I would like to re size all image in a visualization. My problem is I extract links from linkedin so I have the image in linkedin size. I mean, Are there any way to set height and weight of all images??

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## [\[Kibana\] I want to increase the display limit of Visualize on the dashboard editing screen](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/kibana-i-want-to-increase-the-display-limit-of-visualize-on-the-dashboard-editing-screen/221614)

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**Author:** [@yokoyoko](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/yokoyoko)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 12:56am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/kibana-i-want-to-increase-the-display-limit-of-visualize-on-the-dashboard-editing-screen/221614 "2020-03-03T00:56:55Z")

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Problem On the Kibana dashboard screen, press "Edit" → "Add" to add Visualize, Only up to 100 Visualize candidates are displayed (actually more than 100 have been created).Please let me know if there is a way to increas…

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## [Canvas´s plugin](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/canvas-s-plugin/221019)

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**Author:** [@Marcos\_David\_Moreno](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Marcos_David_Moreno)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/canvas-s-plugin/221019 "2020-03-02T21:33:08Z")

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Hello, Now I am development a canvas´s plugin in kibana. My context is this: I would like to create a visualization with a button and when a user click it, the plugin´s program can to connect with elasticsearh and do a …

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