Creating views

Creating views

There are two ways to create Views in Count Metrics:

1. From database tables – The fastest and most straightforward method, ideal for well-structured datasets.

2. From canvas cells – A flexible option that allows for multi-database joins and pre-processing within Count.

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Creating views from database tables

If your data is already well-structured, this is the quickest way to create a View. To get started:

1. Click the + sign next to Views in the IDE's file directory.

2. Select Create View from Table to open a connection to your database.

3. Browse the list of available tables and select one.

4. The view’s YAML file will be automatically populated with fields from the table, which you can then customize, remove, or edit as needed.

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Creating views from canvas cells

For more complex data modeling or combining multiple databases, you can create Views directly from a canvas cell:

1. From the catalog homepage select New canvas and perform your data modelling within it.

2. Once you're satisfied with the results, select the cell that contains the data you want to use.

3. Scroll down the right sidebar and click Export view.

4. This will generate a new view in the catalog editor, pre-filled with the fields from the selected cell.

By leveraging Views, you can structure your data efficiently, ensuring consistency and accessibility across your organization while maintaining full control over how data is organized and explored.