What happens when you select a bar on the timeline in search controls?

When you select a bar on the timeline in search controls, the action does not trigger a re-run of the search. Instead, it allows you to focus on a specific time range of data represented by that bar, effectively narrowing the results displayed in the search results pane. This timeline feature is part of Splunk's interactive capabilities, enabling users to refine their view of the results without having to initiate a new search.

By clicking on a bar, you are choosing to filter the existing search results to a particular time frame, which helps in analyzing data within that set range. This functionality enhances the user experience by improving efficiency—users can explore data with just a click rather than executing a new query. As such, it’s accurate to state that selecting a bar does not lead to a new search being executed, which is why "the search is not re-run" is the correct interpretation of this action.