Add and Reorder Columns in Dynamic Tables in Workflow Manager
Feature Name:
Add and Reorder Columns on the Fly in Workflow Manager
Product Area:
Dynamic Table Improvements
Impact of Change:
Major Process Improvement & Significant QoL Update
Roles Impacted:
Administrators and users who create and manage workflows.
Description:
You can now instantly add new columns anywhere in a dynamic table and reorder existing columns with a simple drag-and-drop. This eliminates the frustrating and error-prone old method of deleting and re-adding columns, saving you significant time and effort during template setup.
The Problem We Solved:
Previously, making changes to a dynamic table's column structure was a highly manual and destructive process. The reasons are as follows:
Inserting a New Column: To add a new column between existing ones (e.g., adding a 'Code' column between 'Name' and 'Quantity'), you had to delete all subsequent columns and then painstakingly re-add them one by one in the new order.
Reordering Columns: Similarly, changing the order of columns (e.g., moving 'List Price' before 'Quantity') required the same delete-and-rebuild process.
This was inefficient, frustrating, and a major barrier to making quick and necessary updates to your templates. A simple change to an 8-column table could take several minutes of tedious work.
The Solution:
We have introduced two simple, powerful tools directly into the dynamic table editor that make these changes instantaneous:
Add Columns Anywhere: A new + icon now appears between existing columns when you hover over them. Simply click it to instantly insert a new column exactly where you need it. Configure the new column's details and save -- no deletion required.
Drag-and-Drop Reordering: Need to change the column order? Just click, hold, and drag any column to its new position. The interface provides a clear visual guide, making rearrangement effortless.
How to Enable:
This is enabled for all the workspaces with access to Workflow Manager.