Custom Dataset View
A grasp of these concepts will help you understand this documentation better:
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Concept
When designing new datasets, it can be quite challenging to strike the right balance between "comprehensiveness" and "usability".
- Comprehensiveness: It’s important that the dataset involves a wide range of relevant information to provide a comprehensive view.
- Usability: The dataset should also be user-friendly, allowing users to quickly find the information they need. A usable dataset should be well-organized and easy to navigate.
To address this challenge, we introduce a feature called Custom Dataset View. This feature allows data analysts to curate the display of fields and models within datasets. With Custom Dataset View, analysts can:
- Reorder fields and models to highlight frequently used models and fields by putting them on top.
- Hide fields and models that are not relevant to end users.
- Group relevant fields and models to provide better context.
How It Works
By default, in dataset UI:
- Fields are grouped by dimensions and measures, then displayed by the order listed in model files.
- Models are displayed by the order listed in dataset files.
To create a custom dataset view, data analysts can define a view parameter in the dataset definition.
Definitions
| Name | Definitions |
|---|---|
| view { } | Creates a dataset view to customize the display of information |
| model model_name { } | Specifies a model to be included in the dataset view. The model name must be the name of a model that is defined in the dataset definition. |
| group group_name { } | Creates a group of fields and models. Groups can contain fields within a model or contain different models. It is not possible to create a group directly in a group. |
| field field_name | Specifies a dimension or a measure to be included in the dataset view. The field name must be the name of a field that is defined in the model that is included in the view. |
Using Custom Dataset Views in Exploration
When a dataset has custom views, the view is displayed by default. This makes it easy for end users to get started with curated datasets. You still have the option to switch to the original field list if you prefer.
