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Custom renaming dataset fields

Often, we find it useful to rename a frequently-used field directly in the dataset, instead of using an alias in each visual. Cloudera Visualization makes it very easy to change the display name of a dataset field.

The following steps demonstrate how to rename a field. In this example, the column iso_cc (the ISO-compliant country code) is used from the dataset World Life Expectancy [data source: samples.world_life_expectancy].

  1. On the main navigation bar, click DATA.

    The Data view opens, displaying the Datasets tab.

  2. In the left navigation menu, click samples.
  3. In the Datasets area, select World Life Expectancy (samples.world_life_expectancy).
  4. In the Dataset Detail menu, select Fields.
  5. In the Fields interface, select EDIT FIELDS.
  6. Under Dimensions, find the field iso_cc, and click the (down arrow) icon on the right.
  7. Click the Edit (pencil) icon.

    The Edit Field Parameters modal window opens.

  8. Change the Display Name from iso_cc to ISO Country Code.
  9. Click APPLY.
  10. Under Dataset: World Life Expectancy, click SAVE.

All new visuals created from this dataset use the new name automatically.