Controls List View
The Controls List View allows creating, managing, grouping, customizing columns, exporting, and deleting control elements efficiently.
The Controls List view in AlphaX Cloud, as shown in the image, is an interface that provides users with a centralized view and management of various control elements. Here's a breakdown of the key components and functionalities.
1. Header Section
This section contains the main action buttons located at the top of the Controls List View. These buttons allow users to create new controls, navigate between views, and manage control groups.
Create Button
Adds a new control element. Opens a form for defining control attributes and settings.
Controls Button
Displays the current list of individual controls.
Groups Button
Switches to a grouped view of controls, enabling bulk management of multiple controls.(Only enabled for our admins)
2. Filter and Table Controls
This section provides tools to refine the view, customize the table columns, and export or maximize the displayed data.
Filter Button
A search field to filter the displayed controls based on specific criteria like name, entity, or state.
Column Visibility
Enables toggling visibility of table columns for a customized view.
Export
Exports control list data into formats like CSV, Excel, or PDF for reporting or analysis.
Maximize
Expands the table view to focus entirely on the control data by hiding sidebars and distractions.
3. Table Columns
The table is the core of the Controls List View and displays information about each control element. Below is a breakdown of the columns and their functionality.
State
Displays the current operational state of controls using toggles (On/Off) or sliders for numeric values.
Name
Identifies the control with a descriptive name or label.
Entity
Indicates the organizational unit, facility, or area to which the control belongs.
Output
Specifies the communication method or protocol used by the control, such as Native, HTTP, or MQTT.
Actions
Provides options to manage the control with edit (gear icon) or delete (trash icon) buttons.
4. Control States
This section explains the two main ways controls are displayed in the State column of the table.
Toggle (On/Off)
Shows a binary state for controls (e.g., switches, pumps), indicating whether they are active or inactive.
Slider
Represents numeric states using sliders, allowing for granular control (e.g., percentages or thresholds).
5. Sorting Options
Sorting options allow users to organize the control list efficiently by column.
State Sorting
Sorts controls by their operational state (e.g., active/inactive or numeric values).
Name Sorting
Organizes controls alphabetically by name for quick identification.
Entity Sorting
Groups controls alphabetically by their associated organizational unit, facility, or area.
6. Pagination
When the dataset is too large to display on a single page, pagination helps users navigate between different pages of controls.
Page Numbers
Allows navigation to specific pages in the control list when the dataset is too large for one page.
Previous/Next Buttons
Quick navigation to the previous or next page in the dataset.
Entries Per Page Selector
Adjusts the number of rows displayed per page (e.g., 10, 25, 50, 100).
Conclusion
This structured table format, with descriptions placed before each table, provides a clean and organized way to understand the Controls List View and its functionalities. Each section highlights its specific purpose, followed by corresponding details in the table.
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