Quick Visualization
Widgets are the main data visualization tool for users and sit at the lowest level of the user defined interface. However, sometimes it is inconvenient to create a dedicated template to view a stream of data from a DataField. For instance, let's say you have a layout already in place and you want to quickly view data from a single sensor. The normal procedure would be to create a new Widget dedicated to this feed, add it to a widget group and add the widget group to the layout. Aside from a lot of steps this also creates permanent templates saved into your database.
An alternative workflow could be utilized via the Quick Visualization slide-out. This feature allows you to instantly add a data stream to your layout presented in the widget of your choice. This widget is ephemeral and as soon as you leave the page or close the layout it disappears. It is not saved to your database and cannot be customized.
To add a quick visualization widget simply click the Quick button on the main homepage
or click the lightning slide-out handle in an active layout.
To add a widget simply select the source(s) you want to visualize and then click the button at the bottom for the method you want it displayed.
Quick Viz widgets cannot be modified or saved. If you want a tailored widget please go through the normal procedures.