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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, workflows act on feature records, and integrations import data into features.

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.

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.