Dynamically add or remove columns displayed in Data-Viewer

Dynamically add or remove columns displayed in Data-Viewer

User Guide Infographic Overview of Data-Viewer display

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This feature lets users control what information is presented in the Data-Viewer by adding and removing columns from the display.

When using the Allow uses to add and remove columns feature keep in mind:

  • You cannot control the order that the column is displayed from this interface. New columns will be added in alphabetical order to the right side of the display.

  • This feature is available only for the parent list. It is not currently possible for the end user to change the columns displayed in the nested list.

  • Icon-Warning IMPORTANT: All changes made in run-time will be lost when you leave the page, and the default configuration will be restored.

To add or remove columns from the runtime display:

NOTE: This feature requires your administrator to have selected Allow uses to add and remove columns as an Interactive option on the General Settings page of the Data-Viewer configuration screen.

Step Action Result
1. Click to expand the Select Columns to Display drop-down menu.

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The columns currently displayed are checked.
Select columns drop down
2. Click the desired check box to add or remove columns from the display.
Check or uncheck columns

Icon-Tip Check the Check/Uncheck All Columns before selecting the columns you prefer to display.
The Selector drop down will adjust to reflect the number of columns selected
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3.

Resulting displayClick OK

NOTE: You cannot control the display order of new column(s). New columns will be added in alphabetical order to the right side of the display.

4. Click Reset button to revert to the originally configured column display without leaving the page

User Guide Infographic Overview of Data-Viewer display