tStudio overview and UI tour
Welcome to the journey from Visual KPI to the all new Transpara real-time operational intelligence platform. The new platform is already being battle-tested with major customers (let us know if you want to take part), but is also still in development. The documentation will be updated over time as new features are released. Stay tuned for more updates!
tStudio is the web-based configuration environment for the Transpara Platform. It serves as the central workspace where users define models, create calculation templates, configure deployments, and monitor system health.
Built for administrators, authors, and advanced users, tStudio simplifies the management of complex analytics systems through visual tools, AI-assisted setup, and real-time feedback.
What it does
tStudio allows you to:
- Build and maintain your semantic model (tModel) using intuitive visual editors.
- Create and version templates for real-time calculations in tCalc.
- Configure dashboards, KPIs, and views shown in tView.
- Manage user roles, authentication, and deployment-specific settings.
- Monitor the health of system components, including data interfaces and calculation engines.
All configuration is performed directly in the browser, no coding required.
How it works
tStudio interacts with all core modules in the platform:
- tModel integration: Design asset hierarchies, link nodes, and apply templates via a drag-and-drop interface.
- tCalc management: Define calculation templates, assign them to modeled objects, and test execution in real time.
- Deployment awareness: tStudio adapts to your environment, showing site-specific views and controlling local configurations.
- Role-based access: Features and permissions are customized based on the user’s role (Admin, Author, Viewer).
Through its AI-powered design assistant, tStudio can also suggest model structures, detect configuration gaps, and recommend best practices.
Main features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Web-based interface | Access and configure the platform from any browser, no installation needed. |
| Modeling workspace | Visual editor for creating and maintaining the semantic model. |
| Template creation | Define and manage tCalc logic templates with version control. |
| AI-assisted design | Get recommendations for modeling, calculations, and KPI structure. |
| System health monitoring | View component status and alerts across deployments. |
| Deployment-specific config | Control settings unique to each environment (on-premise, cloud, hybrid). |
| Role-based access control | Limit or expand access depending on user responsibilities. |
Example use cases
- Create a semantic model for a multi-site energy monitoring system.
- Assign OEE and energy cost templates to each production unit.
- Define access roles for admins and plant operators.
- Monitor data interface status and correct configuration issues.
What's next?
Learn how dashboards are used and shared with tView, or return to the Core Modules overview.