Data links

    The link itself is accessible in different ways depending on the visualization. For the Graph you need to click on a data point or line, for a panel like Stat, Gauge, or Bar Gauge you can click anywhere on the visualization to open the context menu.

    You can use variables in data links to send people to a detailed dashboard with preserved data filters. For example, you could use variables to specify a time range, series, and variable selection. For more information, refer to Data link variables.

    When creating or updating a data link, press Cmd+Space or Ctrl+Space on your keyboard to open the typeahead suggestions to more easily add variables to your URL.

    1. Hover your cursor over the panel that you want to add a link to and then press . Or click the dropdown arrow next to the panel title and then click Edit.

    2. On the Field tab, scroll down to the Data links section.

    4. Enter the URL you want to link to.

      You can even add one of the template variables defined in the dashboard. Click in the URL field and then type $ or press Ctrl+Space or Cmd+Space to see a list of available variables. By adding template variables to your panel link, the link sends the user to the right context, with the relevant variables already set. For more information, refer to .

    5. If you want the link to open in a new tab, then select Open in a new tab.

    7. Click Save in the upper right to save your changes to the dashboard.

    1. On the Field tab, find the link that you want to make changes to.
    2. Make any necessary changes.
    3. Click Save to save changes and close the window.
    4. Click Save in the upper right to save your changes to the dashboard.
    1. On the Field tab, find the link that you want to delete.
    2. Click the X icon next to the link you want to delete.
    3. Click Save in the upper right to save your changes to the dashboard.