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selimovd
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5 years ago

What is the key column function in model view?

Hello, I recently discovered the "key column" functionality in the model view: I tried to understand the impact, but I didn't realize any impact on my data model. Does anyone know what this ...
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amitchandak
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5 years ago

selimovd , I think kind of Primary Key/Unique Key in database

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selimovd
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5 years ago

I think kind of the same. But when I use it or not I don't see a difference. That's why I ask if someone know what this is specifically for?

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    amitchandak
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    5 years ago

    selimovd , Only diff you will see that the icon for the key column will change. If it is date Date Hierarchy and related stuff will not work.

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      selimovd
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      5 years ago

      So the only effect is that the logo changes to identify the key column?

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        Chino
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        3 years ago

        I had the same question. Yet I experienced difference once. I merged 2 tables and afte the merge found duplicates I didnt expect. After defining the key column the duplicates were gone. So it does do something, and I took it as a reason to use it.

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    music43
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    1 month ago

    Has this option since been removed? I have a key column (icon) that I can't find how to remove (July 2026 version).