Single Block widget

A single block widget is typically used to display measurements, or events, as a single value.
For example: a temperature, a voltage, or the operational status of a device.

Widget control elements

The single block widget has no control elements, all relevant settings are defined in the configuration panel.

Widget configuration panel

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.