My Data is Gone After Deleting Columns with Row Owners
Have you ever been in a situation where you deleted a column containing row owners in your table, and suddenly all your data seems to have vanished? You're not alone! This can be a confusing experience, but fortunately, there is a straightforward solution to recover your data.
Understanding Row Owners
In Glide Apps, row owners are used to manage data privacy by allowing only users with the appropriate privileges to access specific rows of data. When a column is designated as a row owner, it effectively filters and protects the data according to the ownership rules set in it.
Why Deleting Row Owner Columns Causes Data to Disappear
When you delete a column that is set as a row owner, the access rules tied to that column are also removed. Consequently, the data protected by these rules might seem to disappear from view, as Glide no longer knows who owns or can access it.
Steps to Recover Your Data
Don't worry; your data is not lost. To make your data reappear, follow these simple steps:
Add a New Column: In your table, create a new column. This column will serve as the new row owner.
Assign Row Ownership: Set this newly created column as the row owner. This step re-establishes the access rules needed for the data to be visible again.
Once you assign a column as the row owner, your previously hidden data should become visible again. Ensure that the values in this column properly reflect the intended row ownership to maintain correct data visibility and security.