Having different hidden states for the same dimension in different explores

[tomweeks]

Hi there,

I am trying to 'hide' (hidden: yes) a dimension in one explore, but have it visible in another.

I am aware of the below solutions, but I am looking for a solution that maintains the integrity of drilldowns and does not require the duplication of dimensions and does not require the creation of new view files. Is there such a solution? 

1. Specify the dimension in the fields [] parameter in the model file. 
=> This does not work as it will also remove the dimension from the drilldowns in the explore where I have not included the dimension in the fields [] parameter

2. Duplicate the dimension and create a hidden version.
=> Not great practice for maintaining a clean code base

3. Use the 'Extends' parameter to reuse a view and overwrite/amend dimensions
=> Again, this will result in a messy code base with lots of view files.