The content described in this article is available in meshIQ Manage versions 12.1 and later.
For a quick overview of what's new or changed, visit the meshIQ Highlights page for a version-by-version breakdown.
A Bar Chart widget displays aggregated object data in a vertical bar format. It helps you compare values across multiple objects, such as queue managers, queues, brokers, or channels.
You can create a Bar Chart widget while:
Creating a new widget
Editing an existing widget
All supported objects that allow aggregation can be displayed in a Bar Chart.
Create the New Bar Chart Widget
Click the Add Widget
button at the top-right of the dashboard.
The Create Widget dialog opens.Select Create Using Object Search or Create Temporary Using Search.
The Create New Widget dialog opens.From the Technology list, select the required technology.
From the left side of the dialog, select the required object type (for example, Node, Manager, Queue, or Channel).
From the Widget Type list, select Bar Chart.
Scroll to the bottom of the dialog and select the required aggregation function.
When you select a function, the available configuration fields change based on the aggregation type.
Function and Aggregation Mapping
The following table describes the available functions and their required fields:
| Function | Required Fields |
|---|---|
| Count | Group By |
| Value | Value |
| Max | Value, Group By |
| Min | Value, Group By |
| Sum | Value, Group By |
| Average | Value, Group By |
Field Behavior
Value – Select the numeric attribute to which the aggregation function is applied (for example, Queue Depth or Instance Count).
Group By – Select the field used to divide the data into groups before calculating the aggregation (for example, Manager Name or Status).
All available attributes for the selected object appear in the Value and Group By dropdown lists.
After completing the required fields, click Create.
If the selected values match available object data, the system generates the Bar Chart.
Viewing and Interacting with the Bar Chart
After creation:
Each bar represents aggregated data for the selected grouping.
Hover over a bar to view detailed values.
Use the slider above the chart to zoom in or narrow the visible range.
Drag the widget to reposition it within the dashboard.
Resize the widget for better visibility.
The chart updates dynamically based on available data from the connected Remote Definition.
Additional Notes
Bar Charts are best used for comparing values across multiple objects.
Use Result Limit to control the number of displayed objects.
Apply Attribute Filters to refine results if needed.