Dataset Views

A Dataset View is a reference dataset that points to another dataset as its source. It lets you create a customized view for users within the application where the view resides. While a dataset view belongs to a single application, its source dataset can be from another application. Use dataset views to share data across applications without duplicating large datasets.

Create a Dataset View

Dataset views can only be created from shared datasets:

1. Go to Data > Datasets and click New Dataset.
2. Select the Shared Data tab and choose a shared dataset as the source.
3. Click New Dataset View.
   The owner and source app are displayed for each shared dataset.

View Dataset Views

1. Go to Data > Datasets and locate the desired dataset.
   Dataset views are identified by the Type property on the main Datasets page.

Customize Dataset Views

You cannot change the underlying data structure of a dataset view. Allowed actions:

• Show/hide columns
• Change column names
• Adjust column visualization formats
• Create geolocation groups
• Set column links

Restricted actions:

• Edit connection settings or source queries
• Create joins or transformations
• Change column data types or input formats
• Set unique identifiers
• Define sync schedules

Create a Dataset View via API

1. Choose a Shared Dataset:

   • Use Qrvey Composer to share a dataset, or use an existing shared dataset.
   • Or, use the API to mark a dataset as shared by sending { "isPublic": true } in the request body:

     https://{{DOMAIN}}.qrveyapp.com/api/v4/user/{{USER_ID}}/app/{{APP_ID}}/qollect/dataset/{{DATASET_ID}}/publishVersion?runPublicTrigger=true

2. Get the shared dataset's connectionId using the Get Dataset endpoint.

3. Create the Dataset View using the Create Dataset View from Shared Dataset endpoint.

Note: You’ll need the domain, appId, and datasetId. In Qrvey Composer, open Apps > [Application] > Data > [Dataset] > Design and check the URL for these values:
https://{{DOMAIN}}.qrveyapp.com/app/index.html#/application/{{APP_ID}}/data-uploads/{{DATASET_ID}}