Trigger
Category: Control
Version: 1.0
Last Updated: April 7, 2026
Author: Any2Info
Description
The Trigger control is a helper control that executes dashboard actions at timed intervals while the dashboard is actively displayed.
It enables automated behavior such as refreshing data or navigating between dashboards without requiring user interaction. This makes it particularly useful for scenarios like automatic dashboard rotation or periodic data updates.
The Trigger control is non-visual and does not appear on the dashboard.
Configuration Options
Elapsed time
Yes
Defines the interval in seconds between each trigger execution.
Max trigger count
No
Limits the number of times the trigger executes. If not set, the trigger will continue running until the dashboard is disposed.
Behavior
The first trigger execution occurs after the first elapsed interval.
The trigger continues executing based on the defined interval.
If Max trigger count is set, execution stops after the defined number of triggers.
If Max trigger count is not set, execution continues indefinitely while the dashboard remains active.
Actions
The Trigger control can execute any available dashboard action, including but not limited to:
Refreshing dashboard data
Navigating to another dashboard
Triggering automated dashboard rotation
Mappings
The Trigger control does not support mappings, as it functions purely as a timed execution mechanism.
Linking
Although the control technically allows linking to other controls, this has no functional purpose and should not be used.
Usage
Use the Trigger control when you need to automate dashboard behavior based on time intervals.
Typical use cases include:
Automatically refreshing data at fixed intervals
Creating rotating dashboards for display screens
Running periodic background actions without user input
Tips & Best Practices
Use a reasonable elapsed time to avoid excessive execution frequency.
Combine with navigation actions to create automated dashboard rotations.
Avoid unnecessary use of Max trigger count unless a finite number of executions is required.
Changelog
1.0
April 7, 2026
Initial documentation version added.
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