Manage inputs

The yellow warning icon appears on inputs whose source query is not optimized, that is to say, an aggregation task has not been defined from the source query of the widget. To optimize input performance, copy the input source query and generate an aggregation task from it. The aggregation task will be automatically used in the widgets that are fed with that query. Learn how to generate an aggregation task in the Create a new aggregation task article.

• Even though your query is optimized with an aggregation task, you may still see the icon in your inputs. This happens when the date range set for the Activeboard is not within the aggregation task time range. For example, if your aggregation task start date is February 15, 2019 and you set your Activeboard time range to 01/01/2019 - 01/30/2019, your inputs will show the icon.

• Note that the icon will never appear when you select a period of time of less than one hour for your Activeboard or input, even though your input query is not optimized.

In case of any problem, contact the Devo support team for further information.

This icon indicates that the input has a custom time range. To learn more about custom time ranges, go to Setting a time range in Activeboards.

When inputs receive real-time data, you will see the Real-Time icon next to the input title. To learn more about the implications of real-time data, go to Time range options for Activeboards.

When receiving real-time data, data retrieval will be a transparent process you barely notice. However, it might be slightly affected by a number of factors. When this happens, a spinner icon will appear to let you know the process is currently ongoing, together with a percentage to indicate the amount of data already retrieved.

Access the input configuration options. You can also access these options by clicking the title bar. The Data tab has the same options for both input types, although the intrinsic characteristics of each input type imply some specificities. The Visual tab contains different options, depending on the input type. To know more, click any of the links below to check their specific articles:

• Select input

• Text box input

Access the input data source to view it.

Access the input data source to change it. You need to click Save Changes to apply them (this button will be disabled if the syntax is not valid).

Copy the input in the Activeboard with the exact same settings (data source, custom date range, etc.) but with cloned automatically added to the name.

You can easily switch between input types. Alternatively, you can drag the input type from the input gallery directly onto your widget in the Activeboard to change its type.

Remove the input from the Activeboard.