Views

Every entity type in WISEROWS comes with four built-in views -- different ways to visualize and interact with the same data. Switch between them instantly using the view toggle in the toolbar. No configuration required.

The right view depends on the task. Use the table for data entry and bulk edits, kanban for workflow management, gallery for visual content, and calendar for scheduling.

View Overview

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Table View

The default and most powerful view. A spreadsheet-like interface that lets you see, edit, sort, and filter all your entities at once.

Features

• Inline editing -- click any cell to edit its value directly. Changes save automatically.
• Column sorting -- click a column header to sort ascending or descending. Hold Shift to sort by multiple columns.
• Filtering -- apply filters to narrow down rows by field values. Combine multiple filters with AND logic.
• Column resizing -- drag column borders to adjust width. Double-click a border to auto-fit.
• Column reordering -- drag column headers to rearrange the visible order (does not affect the schema).
• Bulk selection -- use checkboxes to select multiple rows, then apply bulk actions (delete, update status, trigger AI generation).
• Pagination -- navigate through large datasets with configurable page size.
• Search -- full-text search across all visible columns.

When to Use Table View

• Data entry and cleanup -- entering or correcting values across many entities
• Auditing -- reviewing data completeness, finding missing fields
• Export preparation -- sorting and filtering to identify a subset for export
• Bulk operations -- selecting multiple entities for status changes or AI generation

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Kanban View

A drag-and-drop board for managing entities through workflow stages. Each column represents a value from a select field, and each card is an entity.

Requirements

Kanban view requires at least one select field on the entity type. When you switch to kanban, you choose which select field drives the columns.

Features

• Drag and drop -- move cards between columns to update the field value. The change saves instantly.
• Card preview -- each card shows the entity's title and a configurable set of preview fields (e.g., assignee, due date, priority).
• Column counts -- each column header shows the total number of entities in that stage.
• Collapse columns -- click a column header to collapse it, saving horizontal space and focusing on the stages that matter.
• Quick create -- click the + button at the bottom of any column to create a new entity with that status pre-filled.

When to Use Kanban View

• Content pipelines -- moving blog posts from Draft to Review to Published
• Sales pipelines -- tracking leads through stages (New, Contacted, Qualified, Closed)
• Task management -- organizing work by status (To Do, In Progress, Done)
• Any staged workflow -- wherever entities move through a sequence of states

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Gallery View

A visual grid layout that displays entities as cards with image thumbnails. Ideal for content where a visual preview adds context.

Requirements

Gallery view works best when the entity type has an image field. Without one, cards display a placeholder icon instead of a thumbnail.

Features

• Image thumbnails -- each card shows a preview of the entity's image field, making it easy to browse visual content.
• Configurable card fields -- choose which fields appear on each card below the image (e.g., title, status, date).
• Grid density -- switch between three density options:

• Click to open -- click any card to open the entity detail view with all fields.

When to Use Gallery View

• Product catalogs -- browsing products with their images
• Portfolio management -- reviewing visual assets, designs, or screenshots
• Team directories -- displaying team members with profile photos
• Content libraries -- visual overview of blog posts, case studies, or landing pages with featured images

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Calendar View

A month/week/day calendar for date-based data. Entities appear as events positioned on the date from a date or datetime field.

Requirements

Calendar view requires at least one date or datetime field on the entity type. When you switch to calendar, you choose which date field positions entities on the timeline.

Features

• Three modes -- switch between month, week, and day views depending on how much detail you need.
• Drag to reschedule -- drag an event to a different date to update the date field value. The change saves instantly.
• Click to create -- click on an empty date cell to create a new entity with that date pre-filled.
• Color coding -- if the entity type has a select field, events are automatically color-coded by their status/category value.
• Today indicator -- the current date is highlighted for quick orientation.
• Navigation -- use arrow buttons or keyboard shortcuts to move between months/weeks.

When to Use Calendar View

• Editorial calendars -- planning and scheduling blog posts and social media content
• Event management -- tracking webinars, meetups, and conferences
• Deadline tracking -- visualizing project milestones and due dates
• Follow-up scheduling -- managing sales follow-ups and customer check-ins

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Switching Between Views

Use the view toggle in the toolbar at the top of any entity type page. The four icons represent table, kanban, gallery, and calendar.

Your last-used view is saved per entity type and per user. When you navigate back to an entity type, it opens in the view you were last using.

Setting the Default View

You can configure which view opens by default for an entity type:

View Compatibility by Field Type

Not all field types are equally useful in all views. This table shows which field types have special behavior in each view:

Frequently Asked Questions

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