Resource Cards

Card Components

Each resource card displays:

1. Resource Icon: Visual indicator of the resource type (e.g., storage account, virtual machine, function app).

2. Resource Name: The Terraform resource name you've assigned.

3. Resource Type: The Terraform resource type (e.g., azurerm_storage_account, aws_s3_bucket)

4. Key Parameters: Most important configuration values:

   • Required parameters.

   • Connection references to other resources.

   • Location/region information.

   • Names and identifiers.

5. File Assignment: Shows which Terraform file contains this resource.

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Parameter Display

Parameters are displayed in different formats based on their type:

• Simple Values: Strings and numbers shown directly (e.g., "Standard", "LRS")

• References: Links to other resources shown with an icon and resource name (e.g., → resource_group.name)

• Variables: Variable references shown with variable icon (e.g., var.location).

• Complex Objects: Nested configuration indicated with a message: "View full configuration in the Resource Configurator".

Parameter references are clickable - click any reference to navigate to the referenced resource, variable, or output.

Viewing parameters

Hover over any parameter value to see:

• Parameter documentation.

• Data type information.

• Default values.

• Validation requirements.

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Resource Relationship Indicators

Resource cards show relationship indicators:

• Incoming References: Icon shows when other resources reference this one.

• Outgoing References: Displayed as clickable parameter values.

• Module Connections: Special indicator for module-sourced resources.

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Card Actions

Each resource card provides quick actions:

• Click Resource Card: It highlights the corresponding resource in the architecture diagram. IT is useful for large diagrams where resources may be off-screen.

• Double-Click: Double-clicking a resource card opens the Resource Configuration panel for detailed editing. Or, you can also right-click on the resource card and select "Edit Config" from the actions menu.

• Minimize/Expand: Toggle between collapsed and expanded parameter view.

• Actions Menu (⋯): Access additional options:

  • Configure resource

  • Switch to data source/resource

  • Terraform state (import resource)

  • Duplicate

  • Delete