Skip to main content

Table View

Table View is the default way to view and work with records in AnyDB. It presents data in a grid so you can scan, edit, and manage many records at once.

Each row represents a record. Each column represents a field. This layout makes it easy to understand and update data without opening every record individually.

AnyDB Table View

Records in the Table​

The first column shows the primary field for each record. This is the main identifier, such as a name or title. Clicking this value opens the record in a popup. When hovering, an expand option appears that allows opening the record in a full page view.

This is the entry point when you need to work with the full record, including related data and structure.

Fields and Columns​

Each column represents a field defined in the type.

Common field types you will see include:

  • text fields for names and labels
  • numeric and currency fields for values
  • status fields for structured selections
  • file and image fields with inline previews
  • formula fields, indicated with an fx icon

The table allows you to scan across a row to understand the complete record at a glance.

Editing Data​

Most fields can be edited directly in the table. Click a cell to update its value. Changes apply immediately. This allows fast updates across many records without leaving the view.

Some parts of a record are not editable from the table:

  • child records (Children Records cells)
  • structured or nested data

To work with those, open the full record.

Customizing the Table​

Table configuration is handled through the view settings.

AnyDB Table View Config

From there you can:

  • show or hide fields
  • reorder columns
  • apply filters
  • apply sorting
  • change the type of view

Sorting is not done directly on column headers. It is controlled through the view configuration.

Resizing Columns​

You can resize the columns by selecting the column divider and moving it. You can save the changes so the new column width is saved.

Selecting Records​

Each row includes a selection checkbox.

Selecting one or more records allows bulk actions such as:

  • deleting records
  • moving records

This is useful when managing large sets of data.

Creating Records​

New records can be added directly within the table.

The + Record option creates a new entry inline.

While editing, you can also use:

  • Ctrl + Enter to quickly create and move to the next record

This makes it easy to enter multiple records in sequence.

Working with Files​

File and image fields display previews directly in the table.

This allows quick visual identification without opening the record.

When Table View Fits​

Table View works best when:

  • reviewing large sets of records
  • updating multiple fields quickly
  • scanning structured data
  • performing bulk actions

For more detailed or structured work, such as managing related records, use the full record view.