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databricks Platform · Updated Apr 9, 2026

Dashboard enhancements

Local metric views (Public Preview): A new dataset type lets you create metric views directly in a dashboard using a low code visual interface, without publishing to Unity Catalog first.

What it does

Local metric views (Public Preview): A new dataset type lets you create metric views directly in a dashboard using a low code visual interface, without publishing to Unity Catalog first. Edit hex color values inline: Authors can now click directly on a hex color value to edit it in place. View SQL for visualization widgets: Authors can now view the SQL behind specific visualization widgets while in draft mode.

Why it matters

Genie Code dataset referencing: Improved the quality of Genie Code for dashboards when referencing datasets while authoring.

Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

Local metric views (Public Preview): A new dataset type lets you create metric views directly in a dashboard using a low code visual interface, without publishing to Unity Catalog first. Edit hex color values inline: Authors can now click directly on a hex…

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Key takeaway
Local metric views (Public Preview): A new dataset type lets you create metric views directly in a dashboard using a low code visual interface, without publishing to Unity Catalog first.
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