Data and Refresh
An AI Dashboard keeps layout (what generate produces) separate from data (live values from your devices). You control both from Admin: the prompt bar for layout, and refresh for numbers.
After generate
When a generate or refine finishes:
- Admin shows the new layout.
- Data loads automatically so charts and tables fill in.
- If charts stay empty, check devices and variable names, then try a manual refresh or refine the prompt. See Empty charts below.
Manual refresh
Use the dashboard refresh control when you want updated numbers without changing the layout.
- Reloads data for the current layout.
- Does not regenerate the layout or change the design.
Use this after devices report new points, or when charts look stale.
Interval refresh
You can enable interval refresh so Admin reloads data on a timer while the dashboard stays open.
- Same idea as manual refresh: new numbers only, same layout.
- Interval applies while the view is active; leaving the dashboard stops the timer for that session.
- Pick an interval that matches how often your data actually updates. Aggressive intervals burn more data output for little gain when values change slowly.
Exact interval options follow the Admin UI for this dashboard type.
Generate vs refresh
| Action | Layout | Data |
|---|---|---|
| First open / navigate back | Shows the last generated layout | Loads data for that layout |
| Manual or interval refresh | Unchanged | Reloads data |
| Successful generate / refine | Replaces the layout | Loads data for the new layout |
| Failed generate | Previous layout stays | Unchanged until a successful generate |
Generating always replaces the presentation. If charts look wrong after a refine, try a refresh first, then adjust the prompt if the layout is still off.
Empty charts
If the layout renders but charts or tables are empty:
- Confirm devices and variables exist under the names you used in the prompt.
- Check that the profile can read those resources.
- Refresh data once after devices report new points.
- Refine the prompt to name the correct variables, tags, or time window.
Data reads count toward normal dashboard data usage. See Data Output for Dashboards.