topic Re: Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads in App Development

Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads

liam_hanninen — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 21:53:28 GMT

I would like to use the data model viewer to review my data model. Unfortunately it seems that my design resets each time I reload. This makes this feature seem almost useless in this regard. Has anyone been able to preserve their design?

Re: Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads

Lisa_P — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 23:18:26 GMT

The Data Model Viewer should update every time you do a reload. You can "Lock" the view using the small lock on the right of the screen and it will not update as your data model changes.

Are you looking to have some sort of version control ?

Re: Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads

liam_hanninen — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 13:19:17 GMT

Version control would be a nice-to-have. But I wasn't even there yet. Your solution sounds like it would do the trick. I'll mark this as the correct answer later today after I try it out. This will be so helpful!

Re: Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads

Marcoimp — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:44:13 GMT

Sorry Lisa,

what if it doesn't work??

I take many minutes to fit tables and the whole view (many many tables). I close then reopen it (even not doing a reload) and all is the same than before... very frustrating... the same if I pass from Datamodel view to Page view.

Some help? Some log to read? (Some bug?)

Same in Nov2020 and Feb2021, but only in my server (on the customer one, it works perfectly).

Thank you.

Re: Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads

abock — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:33:45 GMT

I am having the same issue with the Feb2021-2 version and before.

Re: Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads

Marcoimp — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:13:20 GMT

Please please please, give me a feedback if you find a solution.... I'm getting crazy!!!

Re: Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads

abock — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:41:24 GMT

I will let you know. Have opened a support ticket this morning.

Re: Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads

Marcoimp — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:43:12 GMT

I also done this a month ago, they tell me it's normal, have to click on the locker button... 😫

Re: Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads

abock — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:43:05 GMT

Some update in regards to this topic. I have received the below mentioned answer from the support team today. The issue is now filed under the Jira issue ID (QB-4205). Which means that this might be fixed with one of the coming patches or updates.

"We checked the case together with the Team and I've been analyzing our internal resources. I found out that this behaviour has been also reported by other users and we filed it under the defect ID QB-4205, which I've also linked to this case. I left a comment for our R&D Team so they are aware that we are getting more tickets in relation to this problem."

Re: Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads

abock — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:26:30 GMT

Another update from Qlik support on my ticket in regards to issue QB-4205 :
"I've got some good news from our R&D Team. This defect should be already fixed in Patch 4 of Qlik Sense February 2021 version."

Thanks to the Qlik support team.

Re: Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads

Marcoimp — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:02:57 GMT

YEAAAA!!!! THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH!!!
Maybe your arguments was better than mine (or probably your english!), I think I will ask you some help again in the future!!!

😂

Re: Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads

Marcoimp — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:30:32 GMT

It seems they forgot it...

https://community.qlik.com/t5/Knowledge-Base/Qlik-Sense-February-2021-Patch-4-Resolved-Defects/ta-p/1797727

Re: Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads

abock — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:07:46 GMT

Yes I noticed that too. I went through the list of solved defects and didn't find it. Then I thought maybe they didn't mention but have fixed it. After patching ... no - problem is still there.

I have re-opened the ticket and will wait for the answer of the support team.

Re: Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads

Marcoimp — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:53:38 GMT

...too much enthusiasm in advance... 😢

Re: Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads

richardwilde — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 23:02:26 GMT

I guess the question then is, if you lock it, then add in new tables/changes etc in the data load, are these not going to show in the data model view? Or is it just locking the layout, not the content?

Re: Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads

abock — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:47:51 GMT

@Marcoimp this time with a little bit less enthusiasm, let's be patient and wait for Patch 5 😉:

Answer from Qlik support:

Hello Alexander,

I just heard from our R&D department and I just wanted to update you on this.

A fix for this issue is part of February 2021 Patch 5 which is planned to be released in April 2021, a fix will also be included in the November 2020 patch, but there isn't a planned release date yet.

Please let me know if you have any further questions and if I may close this case.

Best regards
Qlik Support.

Re: Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads

Marcoimp — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:43:49 GMT

The issue:

Re: Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads

Anonymous — Tue, 11 May 2021 17:50:36 GMT

Hi All,

Patch 5 was meant to be released in April 2021. Any feedback on this?

Thanks.

Re: Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads

abock — Wed, 12 May 2021 07:44:54 GMT

Hi,
I just checked the release notes for May 2021 update. It seems that this issue has been tackled:

Best Regards,
Alex

Re: Saving Data Model Viewer Layout between loads

abock — Wed, 12 May 2021 15:35:23 GMT

I am happy to report that it is working properly in Version May 2021 Patch 0.