Using Variables

6.2 Using variables in dashboards

Variable values are set by Control components or the value of other variables on the page.

6.2.1 The Control Component

The Control component will automatically adapt it’s display type to the variable type connected to it. For example, if a “Select” type is connected, the control will display a dropdown box. If a “String” type is connected, it will display a text input box.

7.2.2 The Control Group Component

A control group is a collection of variables combined together so they can be submitted as a single action. Rather than managing multiple variables individually — each with their own submit button — a control group allows you to group them together and submit all values at once.

Each variable in a group can be marked as required or optional, and given a label and description. Control groups are used in conjunction with the Control Group Widget on a dashboard, or to drive forms via the Submit Button widget.