Line graphs are not the only type of widget that can be displayed in a dashboard. The following types can also be displayed:
- Stacked area
- Number
- Text
- Query results
Depending on the type of metrics you are collecting or are interested in, you should experiment with different types of widgets to display them. Not all metrics are suited to line graphs.
You can use the Amazon CloudWatch API to automate the creation of dashboard widgets in response to new resources that are being created or terminated in your environment.