Refers to the process or means of entering or inputting data into a computer system or database. Data entry elements can include text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, and dropdown menus, enabling users to input and submit information.
What is a Data Entry?
The data entry provides a manual input field for users to add single values directly into a JSON payload within the workflow. This node is particularly useful for incorporating user-specified data points, adjustments, or overrides into the automated data processing pipeline. By allowing manual data entry, this node offers flexibility and precision, enabling users to input real-time values or corrections that can influence the workflow or analytics outcomes. This feature enhances the adaptability of the IoT system, ensuring that manual inputs can be seamlessly integrated with automated processes to maintain data accuracy and responsiveness.
Functionality
A data entry widget that accepts an alphanumeric value and adds it to the JSON payload in the workflow.
Outputs
Outputs the entered value for the data field name entered.
How to Use
Implementation
In the Rayven Workflow Builder:
- Select Controls.
- Drag the Data Entry node to the canvas.
- Input connections for the Data Entry node are optional, as it will output values on data entry.
- Double click on the Data Entry node to open the configuration window.
Configuration
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Section: General |
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This section contains basic configuration elements required for any Data Entry implementation |
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Field |
Requirement |
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Widget Name |
Mandatory |
Enter a name for this node. This provides a handle to which you and others can refer, so it should be simple but meaningful and explain the node’s purpose. |
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Data Field Name |
Mandatory |
Enter the field name that will contain the value entered in the node on the live dashboard. |
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Widget Subtitle |
Optional |
Enter a subtitle for the node, it should be simple but meaningful and explain the node’s purpose. |
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Device/Device Label Name |
Optional |
Select this checkbox to display the device or label name on the widget. |
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Pre Symbol |
Optional |
Provide a symbol to append to the beginning of the value. |
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Post Symbol |
Optional |
Provide a symbol to append to the end of the value. |
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Button Color |
Optional |
Select a color for each field using a hex or RGB code. |
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Section: Tooltip Info |
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Requirement |
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Show Tooltip |
Optional |
When checked, it allows users to display their tooltip text on the widget. |
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Tooltip Text |
Optional |
This section only exists when “Show Tooltip” is checked. Users are able to write any tooltip message they desire which will be displayed on the widget. |
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Section: Group by Device Label |
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Requirement |
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Device label name |
Mandatory |
There are no labels available in this box until you have saved at least one in the Device Labels section of the Workspace. Select a Label to use to filter devices. |
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Grouped |
Mandatory |
Select a method for grouping the widget on the dashboard from the dropdown: No Grouping (widget per device): one widget will appear for each device Group by device label value (Widget per label value): One widget will appear for each value of a label. For example, if the Label is ‘Color’ and there are the values ‘Green’ and ‘Gold’, then two widgets will be displayed, one with devices with Color Label equal to “Green” and one with devices with Color Label equal to “Gold” Group by device label name (One widget): Only one widget will be displayed and this will contain data from all devices. |