SQL queries as logical tables in semantic views (General availability)

GAJun 26, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

You can now use an SQL query (rather than a physical table) as a logical table in a semantic view. This lets you define logical tables based on joins, transformations, or any SQL expression without creating a separate view first.

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