DataPool Explorer
The DataPool Explorer is a visual tool for browsing, inspecting, and debugging your data in real time. It provides a tree view of all streams, items, and fields with live value updates.
Opening the Explorer
Navigate to Data Sources and click Explorer in the toolbar, or press Ctrl+E from any Data Sources page.
Browse Tree
The left panel shows your data hierarchy:
DataPool
sales
north
revenue: 142000
target: 130000
pct: 109.2
south
revenue: 98000
target: 110000
pct: 89.1
weather
london
temperature: 22
humidity: 65
conditions: "Partly Cloudy"The tree has four levels:
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Root | DataPool (top level) |
| Stream | A data collection (e.g. sales) |
| Item | A record within a stream (e.g. north) |
| Field | A value within an item (e.g. revenue) |
Click any node to expand it. Fields show their current values inline.
Real-Time Values
Field values update in real time as data changes. A brief highlight animation indicates when a value has just changed, making it easy to spot live updates.
Detail Panel
Click on any item or field to open the detail panel on the right:
Item details
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Stream | Parent stream name |
| Item Key | Unique identifier |
| Field Count | Number of fields |
| Last Updated | Timestamp of last data change |
| Fields | Table of all field names, types, and current values |
Field details
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Field name |
| Type | Data type (string, number, boolean, date) |
| Current Value | The live value |
| Last Changed | When this specific field last changed |
| History | Snapshot history (if snapshots are enabled) |
Timeline Scrubber
For streams with snapshots enabled, the timeline scrubber lets you view historical values:
- Select a field in the browse tree
- The timeline appears at the bottom of the detail panel
- Drag the scrubber to any point in time
- The detail panel shows the value at that moment
- A sparkline chart shows the value trend over time
The timeline range depends on your snapshot retention settings. Default retention is 7 days.
Search
Use the search bar at the top of the browse tree to find streams, items, or fields by name. Search is instant and filters the tree as you type.
DataPool Explorer Uses
| Use Case | How |
|---|---|
| Verify data is flowing | Check that values are updating in real time |
| Debug data bindings | Find the exact field path to use in Designer bindings |
| Monitor data freshness | Check “Last Updated” timestamps |
| Investigate historical data | Use the timeline scrubber to see past values |
| Validate connector output | Confirm that connector mapping produces expected fields |