# Synoptic A synthetics screen is an important feature when dealing with SCADA systems, as it makes it possible to see a process in real time without having to be physically present in the environment of this process. Briefly, a synthetic in the thingable! is an image in SVG format equipped with animations triggered by the platform's SCADA. In this section we will introduce you to the features of the platform that allow you to create beautiful senses that will hold the attention of operators without driving them crazy. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.thingable.com/welcome-to-thingables-wiki/welcome-to-the-thingable-wiki/synoptic.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.