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Version: 9.2

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.

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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.

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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}}