Hide Fields

This applies to: Visual Data Discovery

By default, all fields in a data source are visible and available for use in custom metrics, derived fields, and in your dashboard visuals. However, there may be source fields, derived fields, or custom metrics in the data that you prefer to hide.

Hidden fields can be used in custom metrics, dashboard visuals, and derived fields.

When to Hide Fields

You can hide a field already used in a derived field, custom metric, or visual. The next time a user opens a visual that uses that hidden field, they are prompted to re-render the visual by selecting another available field.

How to Hide a Field

Hide source fields, derived fields, or custom metrics using the Fields tab of a data source configuration.

To hide a field:

  1. Make sure you are logged in as a user with the Administer Sources privilege, or a user with read and write permission for the data source.

  2. Select the Sources option from the main menu. The Sources page appears.

  3. Select the Fields tab.

  4. To hide a field or derived field, disable (toggle off) the corresponding Visible toggle in the Fields table. By default, all included fields for a data source are enabled and visible.

  5. To hide a custom metric, disable (toggle off) the corresponding Visible toggle in the Custom Metrics table. By default, all custommetrics for a data source are enabled and visible.

  6. Exit the source data configuration when you've finished defining field visibility.