Out-of-the-box visualization plugins


BMC Helix Dashboardsprovides a variety of out-of-the-box visualization plug-ins. These plugins allow you to visualize data in dashboard panels as charts, maps, lists, and so on.

The following visualization plug-ins are available:

  • Helix plug-ins - Helix plug-ins are visualization extensions developed by BMC Helix to enhance Grafana's native capabilities. They let you build dashboards with a wide range of customizable visualizations, offering greater flexibility in how data is displayed and analyzed.
  • Third-party plug-ins - Third-party plug-ins are visualization plug-ins offered by Grafana. They let you present data in various formats, such as graphs, charts, and other visual elements, which can be easily integrated into dashboards for more interactive and insightful data analysis.

The following table describes these plug-ins:

Plugin name

Description

Details

Helix plug-ins

Helix Bar Chart visualization plug-in

Visualize data as charts in panels to compare values across different categories. 

Helix Combination Chart visualization plug-in

Visualize data as a combination of charts and graphs in panels to show the relationship between two or more metrics.

Helix Cross tab visualization plug-in

Visualize data as grids in panels to show the relationship between two dashboards.

Helix Record Details visualization plug-in

Visualize data as records in panels to generate detailed records.

Helix Table visualization plug-inVisualize data as tables to organize data in rows and columns for quick analysis.Helix Table

Helix Time Series Forecast visualization plug-in

Visualize and analyze predictive time series data.

Helix Maps visualization plug-inVisualize data on a geo map to track edge devices.Helix Maps
Helix Connected Maps visualization plug-inVisualize data on a geo map to track moving vehicles.Helix Connected Maps

Third-party plug-ins

TimeSeriesPluginDoc.png

Visualize time series data.

BarChartVisualizationPluginDoc.png

Visualize and compare data across different categories and time periods.

StatVisualizationPluginDoc.png

Visualize and monitor key metrics data at a glance and view aggregated data.

GaugeVisualizationPluginDoc.png

Visualize data within a predefined or calculated min and max range.

BarGaugePluginDoc.png

Visualize data by reducing every field to a single value.

TableVisualizationPluginDoc.png

Visualize data in rows and columns.

PieChartNewVisualizationPluginDoc.png

Visualize data as segments of a circle in the form of slices of a pie.

polystat_plugin_grafana.png

Visualize metrics by using hexagonal, square, or circular shapes. You can also group multiple metrics into a composite metric and display its triggered state when conditions are met.

StateTimelinePluginDoc.png

Visualize data that shows discrete state changes over time.

Heatmap visualization

Visualize data as histograms over time.

StatusHistoryPluginDoc.png

Visualize data that shows periodic states over time.

HistogramVisualizationPluginDoc.png

Visualize data that shows the distribution of values and presents them as a bar chart.

Text visualization

Visualize data that includes text or links.

AlertListPluginDoc.png

View dashboard alerts. Configure it to view the current state or recent state changes.

DashboardsListPluginDoc.png

View dynamic links to other dashboards.

NewsVisualizationPluginDoc.png

View an RSS feed.

FlowChartingPluginDoc.png

View complex diagrams by using the online graphing library draw.io.

AnnotationsListPluginDoc.png

View a list of available annotations for annotated data.

Visualization_plugin_candlestick_22_1.png

Visualize data that includes several consistent dimensions focused on price movement.

canvas_visual_type_22_4_02.png

Visualize data in static and dynamic layouts.

GeoMapVisualizationPluginDoc.png

View and customize the world map by using geospatial data.

WorldMapPluginDoc.png

Visualize time series metrics with geohash data from Elasticsearch or data in the table format.

LogsVisualizationPluginDoc.png

Visualize log data from data sources that support logs, such as Elastic, Influx, and Loki.

calendar_grafana_plugin_22_2_01.png

Visualize the calendar events from data sources.

Dynamic text visualization

Visualize the text or tabular data as dynamic and easy-to-read visual elements such as information cards. It includes Markdown, HTML, and Handlebars that you can use to convert data.

NodeGraphPluginDoc.png

Visualize data as directed graphs or networks. It uses a directed force layout to effectively position the nodes, so it can display complex infrastructure maps, hierarchies, or execution diagrams.

PluginListPluginDoc.png

View the installed plugins for your Grafana instance.

Traces visualization

Deploy a scalable, simple, and reliable traces cluster in your own data center.

 

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