Canvas Commands

DataGlass adds commands for working with canvas nodes and data flow.

Available Commands

Open Command Palette (Cmd+P / Ctrl+P) and search for these commands.

Create DataGlass Chart File

Creates a new markdown file containing a chart configuration.

1. Run "Create DataGlass Chart File"
2. Configure chart type and data source
3. File saves to /charts folder

Use this for charts you want to reuse across canvases.

Create DataGlass Node in Canvas

Adds a query or chart node directly to the active canvas.

1. Open a canvas file
2. Run "Create DataGlass Node in Canvas"
3. Choose node type (query or chart)
4. Configure the node
5. Node appears at canvas center

Convert Canvas Node to DataGlass

Converts an existing canvas text node into a DataGlass node.

1. Open a canvas file
2. Run "Convert Canvas Node to DataGlass"
3. Select which node to convert
4. Choose node type and configuration
5. Node gains dgExtension property

Migrate Canvas to Native Format

Converts legacy DataGlass canvas format to native file nodes.

1. Run "Migrate Canvas to Native Format"
2. Select a canvas file
3. Migration creates chart markdown files
4. Canvas updates to use file nodes

Use this when upgrading from older DataGlass versions.

Toggle Pipeline Inspector

Opens or closes the Pipeline Inspector sidebar panel.

The inspector shows:

• Data flow between nodes
• Column validation status
• Connection warnings

Command Availability

Some commands only appear when conditions match:

Command	Requires
Create DataGlass Node	Active canvas file
Convert Canvas Node	Active canvas file
Toggle Pipeline Inspector	Canvas with DataGlass nodes

Keyboard Shortcuts

Assign shortcuts in Settings > Hotkeys. Search for "DataGlass" to find all commands.