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How to access variable, passed through URL in grafana?


I am trying to make a detailed dashboard in grafana that opens on click. I do it by passing a variable to the dashboard debending on the clicked facility. When the dashboard opens it needs to display value using the passed url variable inst. I just cannot seem to get it working. Here is an example of my dashboard link.

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How can i use the variable inst?


Solution

  • I figured out the solution on my own. The variable that i wanted to pass was var-inst, the trick to use it is to create a custom template variable named inst and give it a dummy value. After that is done i can use the passed value by using $inst. Note that in order for the variable to be passed i had to go back to my primary dashboard and then i had to click my link again. After that the value got passed and is working perfectly.