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].

On the left navigation panel, click Data.

The Data view opens, displaying the Datasets tab.
Select a connection from the connection list on the left side panel.
In the Datasets area, click the dataset you want to modify.
In the Dataset Detail menu, select Fields.
Click Edit to access the editing interface.

This action adds an edit option () to each dataset field row.
Under Dimensions, find the manufacturer_code and click to edit the name of the field.

The Edit Field Parameters modal opens.

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The Base Column name cannot be changed, but you can edit the Display Name.
Change the Display Name from manufacturer_code to Factory Code.
Click Apply.
Click Save in the top-right corner of the page.

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