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Features

What is a feature​

A Feature is OutDo's term for a data structure — equivalent to a table in a database or a sheet in a spreadsheet. A feature defines what data can be stored and how each field behaves.

Every feature consists of:

  • Columns — Field definitions with types, labels, and configuration (see Columns)
  • Rows — Individual data records (see Rows)

Features are the foundation of your application. Views display feature data, and workflows act on feature records.

Creating a feature​

  1. Open the Admin panel and go to Features.
  2. Click Add feature.
  3. Enter a display name (e.g., "Products", "Orders", "Employees").
  4. OutDo generates the internal name automatically from the display name — accents are removed, spaces become underscores, and everything is lowercased (e.g., "Meus Produtos" → "meus_produtos").
  5. Click Save.

The feature now appears in the sidebar list. Select it to start adding columns.

Would rather describe the table than build it by hand? Use Criar com IA (Create with AI; see Administration › Creating with AI).

Duplicating a feature​

To create a copy of an existing feature with all its columns:

  1. Right-click the feature in the sidebar (or open the context menu).
  2. Select Duplicate.
  3. Enter a new name and label for the copy.
  4. Click Save.

The duplicate includes all column definitions but no data rows.

Feature settings​

Sharing across workspaces​

By default, a feature is private to its workspace. To make a feature accessible from other workspaces in the same organization:

  1. Edit the feature.
  2. Enable Share with other workspaces.
  3. Save.

Shared features can be referenced by Linked Select and Linked View components in other workspaces. A link icon appears next to shared features in the sidebar.

Deleting a feature​

Deleting a feature permanently removes all its columns, data rows, and associated configurations. This action cannot be undone. A confirmation dialog warns you before proceeding.

Searching features​

The features sidebar includes a search function (also accessible via Ctrl+K / Cmd+K) that filters features by display name or internal name in real time.