Add a Search Bar in Simple Dashboard.

[sanju005ind]

How can I add search bar (flashtimeline) to a simple dashboard.

[sideview · Accepted solution]

Sadly you cannot use the Simple XML (aka simplified XML) to do this, neither the <form> nor the <dashboard> flavor.

You'll have to switch to the advanced XML.
http://www.splunk.com/base/Documentation/latest/Developer/AdvancedIntro

and the best way to get a hands-on understanding the quickest is to download the "UI Examples for 4.1" app from splunkbase and read through the documented examples page by page while looking at their XML source. (App > Launcher > Browse other apps > UI Examples > Install )

It can definitely be done though. And there are even ways to augment the UI such that you can combine the SearchBar with other form search elements too.

[cmeo]

Is this going to change some time? Adv. xml is painful to work with if you're not an xml hacker by trade.