How to rename a column in the "visualize" tab of data visualization in OAS

User_M1G21

Hello,

I'm using DV Project feature of OAS 5.9

To create a project, I'm making use of the existing subject areas. I would like to rename the columns (like custom column heading ). I don't see any option to do so in the grammar panel.

As a workaround, I'm adding a new calculation. However, I want to use the same column name with different logic in the canvases/visualizations.

For example: "Earned duration" is a column that is used multiple times in the project in different canvases/visualizations. I want to use the same name at different places within the project.

Adding a new calculation will not allow me to use the same column name again (as the column name has to be unique)

Workaround:

I can create custom columns at the rpd level, but there will be too many of them.

I was wondering if there's an option on DV projects to make use of custom column heading. I just want to rename a column heading.

Thanks!

Michal Zima

I am afraid, but I am almost 100% sure, that this is not possible at visualization level in workbook. I recommend creating new idea in Oracle Analytics Idea Lab (https://community.oracle.com/customerconnect/categories/idealab-oracle-analytics-cloud-and-server) - replacement of enhancement requests in Oracle support.

user12078856

Hello!

I Rename column when add dataset->prepare->Column options menu->rename.

It`s that what you ask?

User_M1G21

No, not in the prepare section.

I'm trying to do this in the "visualize" section. Since I already have a well-modeled rpd, I do not want to prepare my data. Instead, use the existing subject area. Just want to rename a column, similar to a custom column heading.

Michal Zima

I am afraid, but I am almost 100% sure, that this is not possible at visualization level in workbook. I recommend creating new idea in Oracle Analytics Idea Lab (https://community.oracle.com/customerconnect/categories/idealab-oracle-analytics-cloud-and-server) - replacement of enhancement requests in Oracle support.

User_M1G21

Thanks, Michal,

I was wondering if I'm missing something, as this seems to be an important feature. The only workaround I see here is to create it at the rpd layer (doing it in the prepare tab is like remodeling everything)

I will add this in the Oracle Analytics Idea Lab. Thanks!