We're excited to announce the release of Simple Querying Mode, a new feature that simplifies the process of filtering profiles in our profiling tool. This mode complements our existing free-form and explorative mode (Advanced Mode), providing an easier entry point for users who prefer a more structured approach to querying.
With Simple Querying Mode, we've transformed profile filtering from a free-form, explorative process into a guided, step-by-step experience. Let's take a closer look at how this new mode enhances your profiling workflow:
Simplified Interface
In Simple Querying Mode, you'll find a clean, intuitive interface with dropdown menus and input fields. This replaces the single text input of Advanced Mode, making it easier for users who may not be familiar with query syntax or label structures.
Guided Selection
The new mode walks you through the filtering process:
- Choose a label name from a dropdown menu
- Select an operator (e.g., "=")
- Pick or enter a label value
This step-by-step approach reduces errors and helps users construct valid queries without needing to remember specific syntax.
Easy Expansion
Need to add more criteria? Simply click the "+" button to add another set of label filters. This allows for building complex queries in a visual, incremental manner.
Flexibility Maintained
While Simple Querying Mode offers a more structured approach, we've kept the toggle to switch back to Advanced Mode. This ensures that power users can still leverage the full flexibility of our query language when needed.
When to Use Simple Querying Mode
- You're new to our profiling tool and want a guided filtering experience
- You prefer a visual approach to building queries
- You're working with a known set of labels and values
- You want to quickly filter profiles without worrying about syntax
When to Use Advanced Mode
- You need to write complex queries with custom functions or expressions
- You're comfortable with our query syntax and prefer the speed of typing
- You're exploring data and want the flexibility of free-form querying
We believe Simple Querying Mode will make our profiling tool more accessible to a wider range of users, while still preserving the power and flexibility that advanced users rely on. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started with profiling, you now have the perfect interface for your needs.
We're always looking to improve your experience with our profiling tools. You can try out the new Simple Querying Mode with Polar Signals Cloud (14-day free trial) and if you have any feedback about this feature, we would be happy to hear about it at our Discord community.