The Problem: The current "Native Query" input window in database connectors (SQL Server, Azure Databricks, Snowflake, etc.) is a simple text box that offers a poor developer experience. It lacks basic modern code-editing features, forcing developers to constantly switch to external IDEs (like SSMS or VS Code) to write and debug queries.
The Solution: I propose upgrading the SQL input field to a modern IntelliSense-enabled code editor, bringing it to the same standard as the DAX Query View, TMDL, and the Power Query Advanced Editor.
Key Improvements Requested:
Expandable UI & Full-Screen Mode: Resizable input box or a "Pop-out" option to handle long queries without excessive scrolling.
Syntax Highlighting & Zoom: Color-coded support for SQL keywords, strings, and comments, plus Ctrl + Mouse Scroll for font scaling.
IntelliSense & Auto-complete: Support for standard SQL functions and context-aware suggestions for table aliases/fields.
Real-time Syntax Validation: Visual cues (red squiggles) for unclosed parentheses, trailing commas before FROM, or missing logical operators.
Minimap Navigation: A high-level overview (minimap) on the right side of the editor for quick navigation in large scripts, consistent with the Power Query Advanced Editor.
Advanced Search & Replace: Full support for Ctrl + F (Find) and Ctrl + H (Replace) within the query window.
Smart Highlighting & Multi-cursor Editing: * Selecting a word should automatically highlight all other occurrences of that string.
Support for Multi-occurrence selection (similar to Ctrl + F2 in Databricks/VS Code) to allow mass editing of aliases or field names simultaneously.
Why this matters: This update would provide UI Consistency across the Fabric ecosystem. Power users rely heavily on Native Queries for performance and complex logic; providing a professional-grade editor inside the Connector UI would significantly reduce "workflow friction," minimize syntax errors, and increase development speed.
