EDC#

Overview#

The EDC widget places a graph representation of all Data Collection Instances for a given set of Parameters, gathered for a specific context, in a UIPage. These representations can then be enhanced by displaying the actual collected parameter values or particular aggregated values for the Data Collection Instances.

The user can choose to see the graphic visualization of the data or a table with the data itself:

While in the graph visualization mode, hovering over the data points displays extra information on them:

General Steps#

To use the EDC widget in a UI Page, follow the steps below:

1. In any UI Page in Build mode, select the EDC from the widgets list located on the left side of the page; drag and drop to the desired place in the UI Page.
2. Enter the Settings section of the widget through the three vertical dots.
3. In the General tab, provide a name and a description for the widget. Use the toggle buttons to specify whether the widget should be visible, display the header, or allow full screen mode. Additionally, determine if the widget can be opened as an image in a new tab or exported as an image. You can also select the navigation mode behavior: open a new page, replace the current page, or none.

Widget Customization#

1. Optionally, in the Style tab, you can define a Border Width and Color.

   

2. In the Setup tab, the widget can be configured through the following fields:

   • Appearance
     • Title - The EDC chart title. If set, it will be displayed at the top.
     • Show Date/Time labels - Toggle to show or hide the date and time labels for the data points.
   • Axis
     • Primary Y-Axis:
       • Automatic - Automatically adjusts the Y-Axis scale.
       • Manual - Keeps the Y-Axis fixed when viewed. If selected, you must define the primary minimum and maximum values for the Y-Axis.
   • Display
     • Filter Mode:
       • Last Number of Points - Displays the specified number of recent data points.
       • Date interval - Displays data within a specified date range. If selected, you must define:
         • From date - The start date of the filter. Accepts tokens such as @Today and Now().
         • To date - The end date of the filter. Accepts tokens such as @Today and Now().
         • Plot Mode:
           • Scatter - Displays individual data points on the graph.
           • Group - Groups data by time unit and aggregate function (e.g., Average/Minute for the specified date interval). If selected, you must define the Group Units (Days, Hours, Minutes, None, Seconds, or Weeks) and the Group Function (Average, Maximum, Minimum, None, Range, Rule, Standard Deviation, or Sum).
   • Filters - You can define the context that should be used as a filter for the data to be displayed. The available filters are:
     • Facility
     • Area
     • Step
     • Resource
     • Product
     • Flow

   

3. In the Series tab, add one or more series of data (Charts) as desired. For that, press in the top right of the grid to add, to remove, and to specify the order in which they should be displayed. For each series, specify:

   • Series Details
     • Name - The name of the series.
     • Color - The color for the data points
     • Transparency - The transparency level, between 0-100%.
     • Chart Type - Choose between Points, Line, or Area.
   • Parameter - Choose a Parameter already configured in your MES system to be displayed in the EDC chart.
   • Aggregation
     • Level - Choose between None, Parameter, or Sample.
     • Function - Select the aggregation function (Average, Maximum, Minimum, None, Range, Rule, Standard Deviation, or Sum).
   • Filters - you can define the context that should be used as a filter for the data to be displayed for the current series. The available filters are:
     • Facility
     • Area
     • Step
     • Resource
     • Product
     • Flow

   

4. Optionally, define the Links between this widget and other elements of the UI Page in the Links tab.

   

5. By saving and closing the settings, the widget will be changed accordingly.

Using the Fill Settings Feature#

When using widgets that can be configured via input, you can take advantage of the Fill Settings feature, which is accessible through the three-dot menu of each widget while in build mode. This functionality automatically updates the widget settings based on its current state.

To use it, simply connect a compatible output from a System Task to the appropriate input of the EDC widget. Then, select the Fill Settings button, and the widget will be updated accordingly.