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Add the Input Widget to Formula Queries
Retrieving values from the input widget to use in a formula can be done through the UI. You can add the input widget as a column in a query or with SAQL. The input widget works as a data source by collecting user inputs for use in other parts of the dashboard.
Steps in this section show you how to add the input widget to a calculation through the UI. To learn more using the input widget with interactions, see Create Interactions with Clicks
- Add the Input Widget to a Formula Query
Use the input widget to build a formula in a new or existing query. - Add the Input Widget to a SAQL Query
Add the input widget to a new or existing query using SAQL.
Add the Input Widget to a Formula Query
Use the input widget to build a formula in a new or existing query.
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Add an input widget to your dashboard.
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Create a query or select an existing query for building your formula.
- Edit the query you’re using to build your formula result.
- Add a column to the query and select Input.
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Search and select an input query.
- Add another column and select Formula.
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Use the formula editor to create a calculation using values from the input query.
Add the Input Widget to a SAQL Query
Add the input widget to a new or existing query using SAQL.
- Add an input widget to your dashboard.
- Create a query or select an existing query for building your formula.
- Edit the query you’re using to build your formula, and click Query Mode.
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Position your cursor in the SAQL code where to add values from the input query, and
click the Add Input link.
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