Allow user to set custom aliases

SignalK / instrumentpanel

Instrument panel implemented as a grid with draggable & resizable components

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Allow user to set custom aliases #252

Closed DBKenshin closed 12 months ago

DBKenshin commented 12 months ago

I think it would be nice to be able to set custom aliases for items. For example, with my SignalK server running on my CerboGX, I have some RuuviTag sensors. The paths are just environment.venus.<#>.temperature and such, which with multiple makes it difficult at a glance to know which one I'm looking at unless I've memorized each # I have each tag assigned to.

I might even try and make a PR for this myself in the next few weeks if I find the time.

tkurki commented 12 months ago

Use Path Mapper plugin on the server to rename / remap paths. This way the change is global and affects everything, not just InstrumentPanel.

tkurki commented 12 months ago

If your sensors match temperatures in the spec you’ll get predefined units, otherwise you’ll need to specify your own metadata.

https://signalk.org/specification/1.7.0/doc/vesselsBranch.html#vesselsregexpenvironmentoutsidetemperature https://github.com/SignalK/signalk-server/wiki/FAQ:-Frequently-Asked-Questions#how-to-add-missing-units-and-static-data-eg-displayname

DBKenshin commented 12 months ago

Aha, Path Mapper would do it wouldn't it. Thanks!