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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.

Dataset Views are only available in Qrvey Ultra.

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}}