The Timeline Builder allows you to create custom time series plots by selecting and combining multiple parameters. When you first open the tool, the timeline starts empty - you'll need to add parameters to begin building your visualization.

Getting Started: The timeline is initially empty. Use the Add Parameter button to begin adding data parameters to your plot.

Time Selection

The Timeline Builder operates in two distinct time modes:

Time Range Mode

Manually select specific start and end times
Use the arrow buttons ( ) to shift the time range by ±1 day
Ideal for analyzing specific time periods or events

Auto Update Mode

Select from preset recent time periods:
Latest day
Latest 3 days
Other predefined periods
Additional "+ hours" option extends the view into the future
Automatically updates with new data as it becomes available

Managing Parameters

Adding Parameters

Click the Add Parameter button
Navigate through the parameter tree structure
Select the desired parameter to add it to your timeline
Repeat to add multiple parameters as needed

The parameter tree is organized hierarchically, allowing you to browse through different categories and data sources to find the specific measurements you want to visualize.

Adjusting Parameter Properties

Click the Parameters button to open the parameter management dialog
From the list of added parameters, you can modify:

Color: Change the display color for each parameter

Log Mode: Toggle log mode on/off

Display Mode: Choose between line, marker, or both visualization styles

Removing Parameters

Click the Parameters button to open the parameter management dialog
Remove individual parameters from the parameters dialog
Use "Remove All" to clear the entire timeline

Display Settings

Access the Settings button to configure the overall plot appearance:

Plot Layout Modes

Stack Mode: Check the stack mode checkbox, this displays each parameter on its own y-axis
Combined Mode: Uncheck the stack mode checkbox, displays all parameters on the same y-axis