In the world of observability, data is only as valuable as your ability to interact with it. That’s why we’re introducing Global Dashboard Parameters, a new Lumigo feature that empowers you to filter and explore your data across traces, logs, and metrics more dynamically than ever before.
What Are Global Dashboard Parameters?
Global Dashboard Parameters act as dynamic filters that can be used across multiple widgets in your dashboard. Instead of manually adjusting filters or changing the search query in each widget individually, you can now apply a global parameter that instantly updates multiple widgets with a single change.
How It Works
- Use Parameters in Search Queries
Parameters serve as placeholders in your search queries. By using the syntax $parameter$, you can dynamically adjust the data being displayed in your widgets based on the parameter value. This allows you to create reusable, flexible queries that can adapt to different situations without needing to edit the query every time you change the filter. - Save Queries with Parameters as Widgets
Once you’ve set up your parameterized queries, you can save them as widgets. This is perfect for teams who need to quickly share insights or have standardized views that can be easily updated with new values. Simply adjust the parameter, and the widgets update accordingly — no need to reconfigure each one. - Apply Global Filters
Global Dashboard Parameters allows you to apply dashboard-wide filters. By using a global filter, you can instantly update multiple widgets at once. This makes it easy to focus on a specific subset of data across your dashboard, streamlining your monitoring and troubleshooting process.
Benefits
- Increased Interactivity: With Global Dashboard Parameters, your dashboards are now more interactive, allowing you to quickly explore different data sets without creating separate widgets for each query.
- Time-Saving: Instead of manually updating individual widgets, global filters help you apply changes across your entire dashboard with a few clicks, saving you valuable time.
- Simplified Data Exploration: Whether you’re troubleshooting, monitoring performance, or analyzing trends, Global Dashboard Parameters make it easier to interact with your data in real time and extract insights faster.
Ready to try it out?
Getting started with Global Dashboard Parameters is simple:
- Create or edit an existing dashboard widget.
- Define a parameter in the widget search query using the $parameter$ syntax.
- Apply filter and save the query in dashboard.
- Apply dynamic filters using the parameter value to see your widgets update in real time.
It’s that easy! You’ll quickly see how much more powerful and interactive your dashboards become with the ability to filter and query your data across traces, logs, and metrics. Dig into the documentation for more details.