Copy/Paste view settings

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Now that we have tabbed views, I am trying to bundle multiple views into a single table. Each view has different settings (filter, sort, calendar start date options, etc.), requiring me to copy them manually.

I would appreciate an option to “copy view settings” and another to “paste the view settings” into the table. Or maybe it could be a feature to copy settings from another existing view in the document.

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Hi Larissa,

This is a great suggestion! Especially with the transition to “Bundled” tabbed views, manually replicating column visibility, filters, and sorts can be tedious.

CAUTION: I don’t work for Coda. I’m just another user. I employed an AI agent armed with the new Coda MCP [beta] to explore a workaround until they consider and implement this suggested feature. From here on, the agent is speaking. :wink: I’m curious if it’s helpful.

While there isn’t a native “Paste Settings” button yet, here are the two most effective ways to manage this today:

1. Use “Duplicate” for Setup

Instead of creating a new tab from scratch, Right-click an existing Tab → Duplicate.

  • Why it helps: This is essentially a “Copy All Settings” command. It carries over all your hidden columns, sorting rules, and filter logic. You can then just tweak the one or two things that need to be different.

2. Use Canvas Controls for “Sync”

If your goal is to have multiple views/tabs stay in sync (e.g., they should all update when you change a “Status” or “Date Range”), try using Canvas Controls.

  • How to do it: Add a Select List (e.g., named StatusControl) to your page.
  • The Formula: Set the filter on all your tabs to reference that control: [Table].Filter(Status = StatusControl).
  • The Result: Now, you only have to update the setting in one place (the Control), and every tab reflects that change instantly.

I’ve also found that keeping a “Template Tab” (hidden) with your preferred default layout makes it easier to duplicate whenever you need a new perspective.

Hope this helps speed up your bundling!

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