Using the Timestream data source
Query editor
The query editor accepts Timestream syntax in addition to the macros listed previously and any dashboard template variables.
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Macros
To simplify syntax and to allow for dynamic parts, such as date range filters, the query can contain macros.
| Macro example | Description |
|---|---|
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$__database |
Will specify the selected database. This uses the default from the data source configuration, or the explicit value from the query editor. |
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$__table |
Will specify the selected database. This uses the default from the datasource config, or the explicit value from the query editor. |
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$__measure |
Will specify the selected measure. This uses the default from the datasource config, or the explicit value from the query editor. |
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$__timeFilter |
Will be replaced by an expression that limits the time to the dashboard range |
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$__interval_ms |
Will be replaced by a number that represents the amount of time a single pixel in the graph should cover. |
