Automatic Display of Views Using a Slice

[PavloN]

hi

🔹 Problem Description
In AppSheet, users often create slices for filtered data views. These slices can be used in multiple views, but there is currently no simple way to see which views are linked to a specific slice.

🔹 Current Challenges:

• If a slice is used in multiple views, users must manually check all views to find where it is applied.
• This becomes a problem in large applications with many views and slices.
• Accidental deletion or modification of a slice can affect multiple views, and the user will not be aware of it in advance.

Proposed Solution
Add an automatic list of views that use a slice directly in the slice settings.

How it should work:

• When opening a slice in the editor, a list of associated views appears.
• Even a simple text list would help users quickly navigate.
• Ideally, make the views clickable so users can jump directly to their settings.

🔹 Expected Benefits

• Faster view management. No need to manually search where a slice is used.
• Fewer mistakes. Users will be aware of all views affected when modifying or deleting a slice.
• Better application organization. Easier maintenance of complex projects, especially for teams.

How it could look:
When opening a slice in the editor, a new section called "Used in Views" would automatically display all views that reference the slice.

🔹 Example:

Used in Views:
✔ Order_Detail_View
✔ Order_List_View
✔ Dashboard_View

(Ideally, these should be clickable links to view settings)