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How to Navigate the Guidewheel Trends Page

Learn how to review the Trends page

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Written by Mitchell Grathwohl
Updated this week

Overview

The Trends page in Guidewheel helps you analyze machine performance over time. You can view runtime, idle, and offline data as charts or tables, compare across shifts, and download reports for deeper analysis. Admins can also set performance targets to track progress against goals.

Prerequisites

  • Machines connected and reporting data in Guidewheel

  • Admin permissions (required to set performance targets)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open the Trends page from the navigation menu.

  2. Choose how to display your data using the options in the left column:

    • Chart view – visual graph of performance

    • Table view – numerical values for further analysis

    • Units – select percentages, hours, or minutes

    • Shifts – view a single shift or multiple shifts at once

  3. Use the toolbar options:

    • Hide/show columns to focus on specific data

    • Select groups or machines to customize your analysis

    • Go back in time up to 90 days (or further if data is available)

    • Toggle weekends on or off

    • Download results as a chart (PNG/JPEG) or table (CSV)

  4. In Chart view, review aggregated machine data for runtime, idle time, and offline time.

    • Click into the chart to see total values and percentages.

    • Toggle the chart legend to display only the metrics you want (runtime, idle, offline, or trend line).

  5. In Table view, review the numerical breakdown of your machine data.

    • Download the table for further offline analysis.

  6. (Admins only) Set a target for a given time period:

    • Enter the desired percentage.

    • Results will display in green (above target) or red (below target).

Tips & Best Practices

  • Use Chart view for spotting trends at a glance and Table view for precise values.

  • Set targets to benchmark performance and motivate improvements.

  • Toggle off idle or offline data if you want to focus solely on runtime.

  • Export data regularly for offline reporting or team reviews.

Troubleshooting

  • Symptom: Cannot set a target.

    • Fix: Confirm you have admin permissions in Guidewheel.

  • Symptom: Data only shows for the past 90 days.

    • Fix: Extend the time range if older data is available in the system.

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