Widget Types

Widgets are the objects and items that make up a dashboard control program

Using widgets, system developers can create unique monitoring and control programs that meet their specific needs.

Widgets include:

  • Lamp: ON/OFF status indicators for system states or alarms.
  • Numeric: Real-time values or static labels displaying numerical data from tags or MQTT topics.
  • Text: Shows static or dynamic text for labels, titles, and more.
  • Bar Graph: Horizontal or vertical bars to represent a value’s magnitude.
  • Meter: Analog-style needle gauge to display variable processes like RPM or temperature.
  • Ring: Circular gauge representing percentages or values.
  • Button: Clickable element that sends commands or toggles values.
  • Time: Shows current system time or a formatted time string.
  • Image: Inserts a static or dynamic image.
  • iFrame: Embeds external web content into the dashboard.
  • Trend: Displays real-time or historical trend graphs.
  • Alarm Display: Shows active and historical alarms with timestamps and severity.
  • Shapes: Adds basic graphical elements like lines, circles, and rectangles.