Primary value [Feb 05]

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#1

:raising_hand_man: vikiiingur asked

sorry for the noob question but what is the overall role of a** “Set as Primary value”**? I tried to look for an exhaustive explanation in the documentation, but there is nothing specific explained: https://docs.nocodb.com/setup-and-usages/tables

#2

:person_tipping_hand: o1lab replied

It is used for uniquely identifying value within column. Just like primary key but humanly readable. When connecting to existing dB, a column adjacent to primary key is auto selected as primary value. And this can be changed in the GUI. Will make it part of docs.

#3

:raising_hand_man: vikiiingur replied

Providing some explanation in the docs is more than welcome!

#4

:raising_hand_man: vikiiingur replied

+1 question: does the primary value span across the db or only the table it is part of, and what happens if I cross-link tables?

#5

:person_tipping_hand: o1lab replied

On cross linking tables primary value shows up

#6

:raising_hand_man: vikiiingur replied

I see, so this is its main role basically

#7

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