I am trying to see dependencies on the Primary field. Is there any trick to see them? For normal fields I see dependencies when I click to delete the field, I get the warning box. But not for the primary field as that cannot be deleted. I have 130 dependent fields linked to the primary field. That…

@itoldusoandso I think you can just change the field type to a different field type, and the dependencies dialog box should come up. (I’m not at my computer to test this right now, though.)

Note that my Field List extension will only show if a field is a direct input to a calculated field. It will not other usage that Enterprise “Show Dependencies” will show, such as use in automations (except scripting automations), views, or interfaces. Even Enterprise “Show Dependencies” won’t sho…

Yes. That is the trick. That is perfect.

[image] Kuovonne: Trying to change the field type may bring up the “Changing this field’s configuration will impact X dependencies” screen, depending on the type of change. Apparently, this also works if you try to delete a field via the “Manage fields” option. So why they don’t just include …

[image] Databaser: So why they don’t just include this for every plan or Pro at least… no idea Because they want people to move to enterprise. Initially this was not available at all to non-enterprise. Then there was a huge outcry and this limited safeguard was made available for everyone.

Yet, the situation remains the same. It is viewable for everyone, but with a little workaround. If you see the lengths clients will go through, not to pay $ 240 a year per seat, why does Airtable think this will convince people to change to Enterprise? Just make it available for everyone then …

The people who go to great lengths to avoid paying for a pro seat are unlikely to ever be enterprise customers. Charging money to make things more convenient seems normal to me. People who value the time and mental energy saved by not having to resort to workarounds will pay for convenience. Now, d…

For the amazing value we are getting for the Airtable pricing, I am glad they include what they include. Sure there are things I am missing but this is a decent workaround. Convenience costs money. Free costs more time. What a great freemium / pricing model. Software should be free instead of paid…

[image] itoldusoandso: Software should be free instead of paid I wouldn’t go that far. If someone puts in the effort to create something, provide a service, or make something more convenient, that person should have the right to charge for it, whether it is software or not. Figuring out how …

Any way to see dependencies on Primary field (without Enterprise or KuovonneExt)

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Any way to see dependencies on Primary field (without Enterprise or KuovonneExt)

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