Dashboard Widget

A dashboard widget is an adaptive container that groups related elements and information on a Dashboard Page.

Dashboard widgets can contain a wide variety of HELIO Element Types, including Gauge, Magic Input or Magic Output.

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Properties

Container

Icon

This icon will be displayed next to the element's label on pages that support it, like the Dashboard Page. An Element can make use of the icon to:

• Provide more context to add meaning
• Improve recognition and discoverability, especially on larger pages

Label

Provides context and information to operators, guiding them and helping them understand the value of this particular element. A good label instills confidence in operators when making adjustments.

Description

Will be displayed underneath the element. This description provides additional guidance or instructions for operators manipulating the element. It expands on the label by offering supporting details and clarifying what the element represents or how it behaves. It provides an opportunity to offer more detailed context regarding the potential impact of changes or further instructions on the desired input format.

Action

Button that will be displayed in the upper right corner of the element. By pressing it, users can execute an action.

Label

Label that will be used for the action button.

Icon

Icon that will be displayed on the action button.

On click

Action that gets executed when clicking the button. Use it to:

• Open overlays that provide additional context or detailed controls for this element using the Open Page as Overlay Action.
• Navigate to other pages using the Navigate to Page Action.
• Execute logic on your PLC using the Write Data Variable Action or Call Data Method Action

Is disabled

Disable the action by setting this boolean property to true. The action will never execute while it is disabled.

Widget with Title

Widget with Icon

Example Widget with Action and Action-Icon

Custom Layout

Declare a custom layout. It will be used whenever possible, otherwise HELIO switches to a fallback layout — unless you enforce the custom layout, in which case it is always applied exactly as defined. Check out the Layout for more information and details.

Display Condition

Condition

The Display Condition controls the visibility of an element or page for the current user. The condition can be set to different types of Dynamic Property – as long as the the type returns true or false you're good to go.

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Elements that You Can Add to Widgets

Elements

Magic InputMagic OutputGaugePie ChartLinear FlowTrendImageExternal Website Element