A form of input that allows users to select one or more options from a predefined list. Commonly implemented as checkboxes (for multiple selections) or radio buttons (for a single selection), facilitating surveys, quizzes, and forms.
What is a Multi Choice?
The Multi Choice provides a dropdown menu that allows users to select a value from multiple predefined options. This node is particularly useful for scenarios where users need to choose from several preset configurations or categories, ensuring consistency and reducing the potential for input errors. By integrating a multi-choice dropdown, it enhances user interaction and decision-making within the workflow, making it easier to apply specific settings or filter data based on selected criteria. This functionality supports a more streamlined and user-friendly experience, enabling efficient and accurate data selection and management within the IoT system.
Functionality
Provides a drop down list of values which can be selected.
Outputs
Outputs the selected value for the data field name entered.
How to Use
Implementation
In the Rayven Workflow Builder:
- Select Controls.
- Drag the Multi Choice node to the canvas.
- Input and output connections for the Multi Choice node are optional, as it will output values by itself.
- Double click on the Multi Choice 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 Multi Choice 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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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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Data Field Name |
Mandatory |
Select the field name that will contain values selected in the node on the live dashboard. |
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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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Background Color |
Optional |
Ability to select desired colors as the multi choice widget’s background color. |
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Dropdown Value |
Mandatory |
The value that will be sent in the outgoing JSON within the datafield name. |
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Dropdown Name |
Mandatory |
The name that will show on the live dashboard in the drop down list. |
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Add Row to Dropdown |
Optional |
Selecting this will add an additional row to populate with a name and value for the dropdown. |
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Add Child Row to Dropdown |
Optional |
This will add a child row under a row in the drop down, this allows values to be more organized when added to the Multi Choice list in the live. |
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Section: Tooltip Info |
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Field |
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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Field |
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. Click here for more information. Select a Label to use to filter devices. |
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Grouped |
Mandatory |
No Grouping (widget per device): one widget will appear for each device |
See Also: Creating device labels