Accelerating Base Search Time Picker in Splunk

Are you tired of slow dashboard performance in your Splunk application? Do you want to speed up your reports without compromising on functionality? In this article, we'll explore how to accelerate a base search time picker and improve the overall user experience.

In our department, we've encountered similar issues with slow dashboard performance. We discovered that by modifying the fieldset and setting the submitButton to true, we could stop the search from running automatically before the user selects the time range.

The Time Picker in Splunk comes from the Time Ranges User Interface element, which populates preset names for easy selection. However, points 3 and 4 of this feature don't work as expected. When a user selects a different time range, the dropdown list repopulates again. This behavior can be frustrating for users who want to quickly switch between time ranges.

To address this issue, we modified our fieldset to include the submitButton property set to true. This ensures that the search only runs after the user has selected the desired time range and submitted their query.

Before making changes to your Splunk application, it's essential to understand how base searches work. A base search is a type of search that runs automatically when a dashboard loads. In our case, we wanted to prevent the base search from running before the user had input their preferred time range.

To achieve this, we added a time token to our modified fieldset. This allows us to set the autoRun property to false and control when the search actually runs.

Our solution also involves using full searches instead of base searches. By doing so, we can ensure that the app only runs the search after the user has made their selections and submitted their query.

In addition to these changes, we recommend reviewing the Splunk Dashboard Examples App for more information on populating dropdown lists and using them effectively in your application.

If you're new to Splunk app development like us, it's essential to understand how base searches work and how to optimize them for better performance. By following the tips outlined in this article, you can accelerate your base search time picker and provide a more seamless user experience for your customers.

In conclusion, accelerating a base search time picker in Splunk requires careful configuration of the fieldset properties and a solid understanding of how base searches work. By setting the submitButton property to true and using full searches instead of base searches, you can prevent unnecessary searches from running and improve the overall performance of your application.

Remember to review the Splunk Dashboard Examples App for more information on populating dropdown lists and using them effectively in your application. With these tips and best practices, you'll be well on your way to creating a fast and responsive Splunk application that meets the needs of your users.

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