How to Preserve Static Filters When Copying ControlUp Dashboards

In ControlUp dashboards, users may desire to create copies of a dashboard with pre-set filters that remain consistent and “locked” across multiple instances or devices. However, a limitation exists in that filters on copied dashboards reset to default values rather than preserving the original filter settings. This is because filter states are saved within the URL, allowing users to copy or bookmark filtered views.

At the time of the inquiry, a reported bug prevented these filters from automatically restoring when a dashboard was copied or opened from a saved URL. This issue affected workflows where multiple dashboard copies were needed with static filter criteria for consistent monitoring or reporting. ControlUp acknowledged the bug and targeted a resolution by mid-August.

The issue has since been resolved, enabling filters to properly restore from the URL when duplicating or accessing dashboards. While users can facilitate quick filter selection with variables, the fix now ensures filter states remain persistent as intended when copying dashboards, thus supporting more effective and static customized dashboard scenarios.

For further details on dashboard filter functionality and managing variables, users can refer to the ControlUp Knowledge Base and related documentation available at https://docs.controlup.com. The ability to save and restore filter states enhances dashboard usability, particularly in environments requiring consistent monitoring views across multiple devices or team members.

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Is there a way to lock filters into a dashboard copy? If I would like to make a copy of a certain dashboard on 2 device for example. When I copy the filter get reset. Im wanting multiple dashboards locked by these filters. I know I can add variables to make quick selection easier just not sure if I can make it static.

Hi Kaleb filters are stored in the URL and can be copied and bookmarked but we currently have a bug that the restore is not happening. We are aware of it and it should be solved around half August.

Cc

Thanks Chris

The bug is fixes!

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