Better columns UX

A while back we released the

Columns

tab in the tile editor, it's a way for users to manipulate the columns that are returned from a data source and specify formats, e.g. marking something as a date or removing decimal places. We've recently made a few tweaks to the user experience to make it easier to use and more clearly show the capabilities:

Auto expanding rows:
Some users weren't aware the rows could be expanded, with additional configuration added -> we've updated the UI to auto-expand when you set the type.
Clearer overrides:
It wasn't always clear if something had been overridden -> we now show
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next to any column name that has overrides.
Date formatting feedback:
When working with dates, it was hard to see what went wrong when the conversion fails - we now more clearly show the error message and retain the input value so you can more easily troubleshoot!
Renaming columns:
We've added a pencil icon to show it's possible to rename any column.
Displaying raw state values:
Sometimes users prefer to show a raw state value on a dashboard, as it can be more meaningful than the generic success/error states. We now automatically add a duplicate column for the raw value when doing any state mapping, e.g.
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PS - if you're wondering what 'Format Expression' is in the above screenshot, we're currently testing ways to format values using Mustache/JavaScript. Get in touch with dave.clarke@squaredup.com if you're interested in learning more!