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Grid View

Grid View presents records as visual cards instead of rows. Each record is shown as a self-contained block, making it easier to scan, compare, and recognize records visually.

This view is useful when records contain images, labels, or grouped information that is easier to understand as a whole rather than across columns.

AnyDB Grid View

Records in the Grid​

Each card represents a single record. The top of the card shows the primary field, which acts as the record’s main identifier. This is typically a name or title. Records are arranged in a grid layout, allowing multiple records to be viewed side by side.

Clicking the record name opens it in a popup. An expand option appears on hover, allowing the record to be opened in full view.

Fields Inside a Card​

Each card displays a selection of fields from the record.

These can include:

  • images or file previews at the top
  • text fields such as names or titles
  • structured fields like job title or department
  • numeric or currency values
  • status or category fields

Fields are stacked vertically, making it easy to read each record independently.

Visual Elements​

Grid View emphasizes visual clarity:

  • image fields are prominently displayed
  • key fields are grouped together
  • labels and values are aligned for readability
  • status or category values can appear as tags or badges

This makes it easier to compare records quickly without scanning across rows.

Customizing the Grid​

Grid layout is configured through the view settings.

You can:

  • choose which fields appear on the card
  • control the order in which fields are displayed
  • apply filters to limit visible records
  • adjust sorting of records

This allows you to design cards that highlight the most important information.

Selecting Records​

Each card includes a selection option.

Selecting one or more records enables bulk actions such as:

  • deleting records
  • moving records

This allows grid-based workflows without switching views.

Creating Records​

New records can be created directly from the view.

The New Record button adds a new entry, which then appears as a card in the grid.

When Grid View Fits​

Grid View works best when:

  • records contain images or visual elements
  • you want to compare records side by side
  • each record needs to be understood as a whole
  • layout and presentation matter as much as data

For dense data entry or bulk editing, Table View is more efficient. Grid View is better for browsing, reviewing, and visual organization.