====Distribution====

The **Distribution** addon is designed to visually show how values are distributed between //separators// in your ARDI system.

These are displayed as either **tree maps** or **bar charts**. Tree-maps are ideal if you're trying to understand the largest users/consumers/producers of resources, while bar charts are helpful if you're comparing totals.

The system allows you to choose from a variety of different types of separator.

===Relationship Separators===

This splits your view based on a //relationship//. 

For example, you can use your **Location** relationship to see what part of your system is consuming the most power, or navigate down your **Water** relationship to see where your fresh water is being used as it flows down your pipework.

You can navigate through your relationships - clicking on one section will zoom in on any sub-relationships present.

[[https://demo.optrix.com.au/s/pl/treemapper/map?value=23&perspective=-2&filter=|Show power usage based on Location]] \\
[[https://demo.optrix.com.au/s/pl/treemapper/map?value=23&perspective=-13&filter=|Show power usage based on Power Flow]] \\

===Property Separators===

This splits your view based on a //discrete property value//. 

This is useful if you're trying to find a difference in behaviour or performance between different process conditions.

For example, comparing your energy use between different products, or comparing your gas usage when your machines are //running// compared to when they are //stopped//.

[[https://demo.optrix.com.au/s/pl/treemapper/map?value=23&perspective=43&filter=&start=2025-01-15%2022:10:01&end=2025-01-16%2004:10:01|Show Running vs Stopped Power Usage]]

===Event Separators===

This splits your data based on //events//. For example, if you're connected to your shift structure or staff scheduling system, you can show energy consumption **per shift** or **per crew**.

If connected to your maintenance calendar, you can compare operations during normal operation vs during scheduled maintenance times.

[[https://demo.optrix.com.au/s/long/treemapper/map?value=77&perspective=!Human%20Resources&filter=&start=2025-01-15%2004:12:24&end=2025-01-16%2004:12:24|Show Daily Gas Levels by Shift/Crew]]

===Time-Of-Day Separators===

This lets you split your data based on //time-of-day//. While we suggest using events to split your data if you have multiple shifts or complex rosters, time-of-day separation works well for businesses with simple schedules.

You can pick a 'start' and an 'end' time on each day of the week. Your data will then be split into times //inside// and //outside// those times.

This lets you set up simple time-based comparisons, such as weekdays vs weekends, business hours vs non-business-hours etc.