Why is filter Mandatory for Widget

[kalyanischakravarthi]

I have been trying to create a simple widgets like below. "source bytes" being emitted over time. the connection duration overtime.

why should i apply any filter for simple condition. I just want to see "src Bytes" across the stream.

Regards
Kalyan

[kalyanischakravarthi]

Any update on above question ?

[anupam.jain]

Hi Kalyan,

StreamAnalytix uses an embedded reporting engine. So this is per design consideration of the engine.