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title: "Single Block widget"
slug: "single-block-widget"
updated: 2026-03-20T11:09:36Z
published: 2026-03-20T11:09:36Z
canonical: "docs.calculus.group/single-block-widget"
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# 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.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/94d0a983-5058-4b02-8d06-1228a999a7a1/Images/Documentation/single_block.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A02%3A52Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A02%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=uwuYT47t57K%2FgD4ZDAn%2FLoRCei5LZp6tsDCSlKx6tW8%3D)

## 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

![Dashboard settings for asset tracking, including data source and display options.](https://cdn.document360.io/94d0a983-5058-4b02-8d06-1228a999a7a1/Images/Documentation/2025-08-13 14-11-16.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A02%3A52Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A02%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=uwuYT47t57K%2FgD4ZDAn%2FLoRCei5LZp6tsDCSlKx6tW8%3D)

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

![Dashboard settings interface displaying widget configuration options and preview features.](https://cdn.document360.io/94d0a983-5058-4b02-8d06-1228a999a7a1/Images/Documentation/2025-08-13 14-11-29.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A02%3A52Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A02%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=uwuYT47t57K%2FgD4ZDAn%2FLoRCei5LZp6tsDCSlKx6tW8%3D)

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.