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Global variables

When configuring data queries or query variables, you can use global variables for interpolation. This topic describes how to use global variables.

Create global variables

On the dashboard management page, click the name of the target dashboard to go to the dashboard details page.

Click the edit button, then click settings, and select the global variable tab.

Click Add Variable to add global variables based on your requirements. Currently, three types of variables are supported: Query, Custom, and Textbox.

Variable type	Description
Query variable	Query variables enable dynamic retrieval of variable values via data source API queries. You can also apply regular expressions to process variable values. tip Currently, Query variables support variable queries from VMP and Cloud Monitor data sources.
Custom variable	Custom variables support custom variable lists. When you enter multiple variables, separate them with commas.
Text box variable	Provides a text input box for the variable. Any character can be entered.

Use global variables

In data query or query variable configuration, variable interpolation is supported via$variable_name. For example, $Variable1 will be replaced with the currently selected value of the Variable1 variable. Example:

Manage global variables

You can perform the following lifecycle management operations on global variables:

Actions	Description
Copy	Copy a new variable based on an existing global variable.
Delete	Delete global variables that you no longer use. warning Global variables cannot be restored after deletion. Proceed with caution.

Last updated: 2026.07.09 20:16:23