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Short Top Filter

Short top filter SCADA symbol

The Short top filter widget renders a compact vertical filter symbol with the pipe connection at the top. Use it to represent a filter unit in a fluid system diagram where vertical space is limited and the top outlet connects to upstream piping.

This widget belongs to the Traditional SCADA fluid system bundle — a collection of pipe segments, fittings, valves, pumps, and gauges designed for building fluid system diagrams on ThingsBoard dashboards. It renders a static filter symbol and triggers a configurable dashboard action when clicked.

  • Place a visual filter element in a fluid system diagram.
  • Trigger a dashboard action when the widget symbol is clicked.

The widget can optionally connect to a Device or an Entity alias. A device connection is only needed when the On click action requires entity context, such as navigating to a device-specific dashboard state or passing an entity to another dashboard.

The SCADA symbol defines the visual shape of the widget. Each filter widget has a pre-selected symbol from the Traditional SCADA fluid system bundle. To use a different symbol, click Browse SCADA symbol from gallery and choose one from the library, or upload your own.

ParameterDefaultDescription
On clickDo nothingAction triggered when the user clicks the widget symbol.

Defines what happens when the user clicks the SCADA symbol on the dashboard. Select one action type from the list below.

  • Do nothing

    The symbol is clickable but performs no action. Use while testing layouts or as a placeholder.

  • Navigate to new dashboard state

    Switches to a different view within the same dashboard, like opening a device details screen.

    ParameterDescription
    Target dashboard stateThe state to open (required).
    Open right dashboard layout (mobile view)Opens a side panel instead of replacing the view (mobile only).
    Set entity from widgetPasses the current entity to the target state.
    State entity parameter nameThe key the entity is passed under.
    Dashboard state display optionNormal (same view), In separate dialog (popup), or In popover (inline overlay).
  • Update current dashboard state

    Updates the context of the current view, like switching the selected device, without navigating away.

    ParameterDescription
    Target dashboard stateThe state to switch to (optional).
    Open right dashboard layout (mobile view)Opens a side panel on mobile.
    Set entity from widgetPasses the current entity to the updated state.
    State entity parameter nameThe key the entity is passed under.
  • Navigate to other dashboard

    Opens a completely different dashboard, like jumping from this system view to a global alarms view.

    ParameterDescription
    Target dashboardThe dashboard to open (required).
    Target dashboard stateThe specific view to open within that dashboard.
    Open in a new browser tabOpens the dashboard without leaving the current page.
    Set entity from widgetPasses the current entity to the other dashboard.
    State entity parameter nameThe key the entity is passed under.
  • Custom action

    Runs custom JavaScript on click to implement any behavior not covered by the built-in options. Use it to make HTTP requests, open custom dialogs, call other widget APIs, or interact with external services. The function receives: $event, widgetContext, entityId, entityName, additionalParams, entityLabel.

  • Custom action (with HTML template)

    Same as Custom action, but also renders a custom HTML panel or dialog when the symbol is clicked. The function receives an additional htmlTemplate parameter: $event, widgetContext, entityId, entityName, htmlTemplate, additionalParams, entityLabel.

    ParameterDescription
    ResourcesExternal scripts and styles loaded before the action runs.
    CSSStyling for the HTML template.
    HTMLLayout of the rendered dialog or panel.
    JSAction logic.
  • Mobile action

    Triggers a native device feature inside a ThingsBoard mobile app, like the camera or QR scanner.

    ParameterDescription
    Mobile action typeTake picture from gallery, Take photo, Open map directions, Open map location, Scan QR Code, Make phone call, Get phone location, Take screenshot, or Device provision.
  • Open URL

    Opens a website or external link when clicked.

    ParameterDescription
    URLThe address to open (required).
    Open in a new browser tabKeeps the current dashboard open while opening the link.

The Card appearance section controls the widget container style.

SettingDefaultDescription
BackgroundTransparentCard background color.
Show card buttonsFullscreenButtons shown on the card when hovered.
Card border radius0pxRounding of card corners.
Card padding12pxInner spacing between the card edge and widget content.

These widgets are used in the following ready-made solution templates built on the Traditional SCADA fluid system bundle:

  • SCADA Swimming pool — a complete swimming pool monitoring dashboard built with pipe, pump, valve, and gauge widgets from the Traditional SCADA fluid system bundle.