Parameter Panel Widget

The Parameter Panel widget is used for moving parameters out of the top parameter panel and onto the dashboard area.

By default, new parameters are added to the main panel at the top of the dashboard, which is ideal when all widgets use the same set of parameters.

However, in situations where you need parameters to affect only a specific widget or a group of widgets, you can add a Parameter Panel. It can be moved freely on the dashboard grid to be placed directly next to the target widgets.

Additionally, the Parameter Panel can be included in a Section, to help with visual grouping with multiple widgets.

Read more about using parameters in dashboards at Manage Dashboard Parameters.

Parameter Panel Widget

Figure 171. Parameter Panel Widget


Create a Parameter Panel

To create a new Parameter Panel:

  1. Click Dashboards → Edit to enter the Editing dashboard mode.

  2. Click +Add new → Add parameter panel: a new Parameter Panel widget is added to the dashboard canvas.

  3. Add parameters to the new panel through drag & drop from another parameter panel (including the top panel) or by clicking the + icon within the widget.

  4. Click Apply parameters, this will only apply changes done to the parameters within the panel.

  5. Click Save.

Edit a Parameter Panel

  1. Click Dashboards → Edit to enter the Editing dashboard mode.

  2. Select the Parameter Panel you want to edit. You may:

    • Adjust the properties in the side panel.

    • Re-position the panel on the grid.

    • Add or remove parameters from the panel.

    • Edit the configuration of specific parameters: select the parameter and edit its properties as described at Configuring Dashboard Parameters.

  3. Click Save.

Delete a Parameter Panel

  1. Click the three-dot options menu in the panel.

  2. Choose Delete

  3. Click Save.

The parameters included in the deleted panel are not removed and will be moved to the top panel.

Parameter Panel Properties

While in Editing dashboard mode, click on a Parameter Panel to change its properties:

  • Title

    The title of the parameter panel is displayed on the dashboard if present. A title can be omitted, which will make parameters in the panel occupy this space instead.

  • Description

    The description of the parameter panel. This is free form text supporting markdown syntax. This same description appears in the dashboard as a tooltip when hovering over the question mark on top of the widget.