Add ability to see where a query is used in webview query

In Database view, you can select a query from the list of queries (highlight it) and down below you see everywhere in the system that the query is being used. This is incredibly valuable information - especially for query clean-up. I remember throwing a party when that update hit database view.

Unfortunately, this functionality did not make it over to webview. Please include functionality so we can easily see if a query is in use anywhere in RE to webview query. Without it, someone may accidently delete a query that was used for a process, and it will be nearly impossible to identify where a query is being used without opening every single existing export, report, etc.

  • Maya Rosman
  • Feb 24 2025
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  • Guest commented
    01 Jul 19:13

    I agree - this is a significant loss!

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  • Jaclyn Whitelock commented
    19 Jun 15:25

    This is an incredibly helpful tool for historical checks and cleanup. Without the ability to check if a query is being used somewhere, there is the unfortunate risk of a query that is used on a lesser basis that is integral to a process being deleted. Some of these types of queries can be quite complex, and re-creating them a burden.

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  • Karen Diener commented
    18 Jun 14:14

    This was SUCH a good add when it came to database view. Please include this so we don't go backward. Again.

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  • Kevyn Barnes commented
    18 Jun 14:04

    Yes, please! The ability to see if a query is used in/linked to a merged query, business rule, queue, saved report, export, global change, or mailing help prevent us from breaking any established processes. If web view also had this, then along with the new functionality of being able to see a report's last used date it would be a huge improvement helping data managers clean up saved queries.

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  • Emily Marshall commented
    26 Feb 18:07

    Yes! Having the ability to see WHERE else the query is used gives a better picture of that query. Not all queries are stand-alone objects. If I can see that I have used a certain query in Exports, Reports, ect., With this knowledge, I can determine if I need to build a new query or if it is safe to modify the existing query without unintended consequences.

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