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docs(looker-studio): enhance Columnar readme with authentication and configuration visuals
- Added images for the authentication screen, database scope view configuration, field customization, and report creation in Looker Studio.
- Expanded instructions to guide users through the setup process after adding the Couchbase Columnar connector.
- Improved clarity on the steps required to create reports using TAV-backed fields.
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- tutorial/markdown/connectors/looker-studio/columnar/readme.md
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The connector validates credentials by running a lightweight test query (`SELECT 1 AS test;`).
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When you add the Couchbase Columnar connector in Looker Studio, you'll see the authentication screen:
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## Create Tabular Analytics Views (TAVs) in Capella (Required)
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Before connecting, create Tabular Analytics Views in Capella:
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- Data: Your exact custom query as entered
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- Schema: `SELECT array_infer_schema((your_custom_query)) AS inferred_schema;`
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After authentication, configure the connector by selecting your database, scope, and view:
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## Schema and Field Types
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> **⚠️ Schema Inference Notes**: Field types are inferred from sampled data and may miss variations (e.g., fields containing both text and numbers). Some fields present in unsampled documents may not be detected. If schema inference fails, ensure your TAV contains data and try adding a `LIMIT` clause to sample fewer rows.
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Once your schema is configured, you can customize the fields in your Looker Studio dashboard:
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## Data Retrieval
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- Only requested fields are projected. For nested fields, the connector fetches the required base fields and extracts values server-side within the Apps Script environment.
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## Next Steps
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Once your connector is configured and fields are set up, create reports by dragging and dropping tables from the side pane onto the main canvas:
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- Build charts in Looker Studio using your TAV-backed fields.
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- Iterate on Views/queries to shape the dataset for analytics.
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> **Note**: Screenshots and step-by-step visual guides for creating charts and configuring the connector will be added to this section.
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- Explore the rich visualization options available in Looker Studio to create compelling dashboards from your Columnar data.
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