What is Central columns and how can I use this feature? ¶

As the name suggests, the Central columns feature enables to maintain a central list of columns per database to avoid similar name for the same data element and bring consistency of data type for the same data element. You can use the central list of columns to add an element to any table structure in that database which will save from writing similar column name and column definition.

To add a column to central list, go to table structure page, check the columns you want to include and then simply click on "Add to central columns". If you want to add all unique columns from more than one table from a database then go to database structure page, check the tables you want to include and then select "Add columns to central list".

To remove a column from central list, go to Table structure page, check the columns you want to remove and then simply click on "Remove from central columns". If you want to remove all columns from more than one tables from a database then go to database structure page, check the tables you want to include and then select "Remove columns from central list".

To view and manage the central list, select the database you want to manage central columns for then from the top menu click on "Central columns". You will be taken to a page where you will have options to edit, delete or add new columns to central list.