Introduction
A single block widget is typically used to display measurements as a single value.
Instructions
In the widget selection panel, click on Single Block. A new panel will appear where you can configure the widget.
Single Block data
Fill in the fields below:
Fake data: generates a set of simulated data, useful for configuring widgets when the sensor is not yet sending measurements.
Show events: if enabled, shows the corresponding message defined in event definitions.
Computed measurement: if enabled, you can use a formula to determine the value shown.
DataSource: where the data comes from.
Sensor: what data you want to display.
Decimals: up to how many decimal places the value should be displayed.
Aggregation: the aggregation of the incoming data.
MIN: shows the minimum value.
MAX: shows the maximum value.
SUM: calculates the sum of all values.
AVG: calculates the average value.
COUNT: counts the number of values.
FIRST: shows the first value.
LAST: shows the last value.
DIFF: calculates the difference between the first and last value.
Date format:
Short: 14/08/25 13:16
Medium: 14/08 13:16:38
Long: 14/08/2025 13:16:38
Only Time: 13:16:38
Only Date: 14/08/2025
Show data timestamp: if enabled, shows the date and time of the measurement.
Show string data: activate this toggle switch if the measurement is a string.
Is a time stamp: activate this toggle switch if the measurement is a time or date.
Click Next to go to Single Block Settings.
Single Block settings
Fill in the fields below:
Title: a title or description for the widget.
Widget width: the width in relation to the screen width.
Height: the height of the widget in pixels.
Icon: choose a decorative icon for the widget.
Prefix: a prefix for the measurement.
Suffix: a suffix for the measurement.
Order: the position on the dashboard.
Refresh in seconds: leave this at the default.
Click Save to add the widget to the dashboard.