Features
Features covers platform-wide utility capabilities in Pirivision that are not specific to any one module and are available across all modules. These features are managed from the Settings dialog; however, their effects are felt throughout the Port → Compass → Cartography → Horizon / Atlas flow.
| Feature | In Brief | Where Used |
|---|---|---|
| Global Variables | User-defined variables referenced in queries with the ${variable} syntax |
Compass — all query types |
| My Color Palettes | Predefined palette sets for quickly applying series colors in Cartography widget design | Cartography — Series Design step |
| Tags | Color-coded labels for grouping and filtering data sources, queries, and widgets | Port, Compass, Cartography |
Global Variables
Global Variables are user-defined constant values called with the ${variable_name} syntax in the Compass query editor. These values are substituted with the corresponding text by the backend before queries are saved or before they are presented as filters in Horizon/Atlas dashboards.
Example usage: SELECT * FROM sensors WHERE plant = '${plant_name}' — the value of the plant_name variable is automatically inserted on every execution.
→ Global Variables — Detailed Guide
My Color Palettes
My Color Palettes are custom color sets that can be applied with a single click when selecting series colors during the Step 5 — Series Design step of the Cartography widget creation wizard. Ideal for consistent color coding by factory, line, or product.
→ My Color Palettes — Detailed Guide
Tags
Tags group data sources in Port, queries in Compass, and widgets in Cartography using color-coded labels. When used as search and filter criteria, they make it easy to find related items quickly.