# Data Views

## Overview

Data Views in Welkin provide structured, tabular displays of patient data from Custom Data Types (CDTs). They allow care team members to review and input structured data – such as vitals, lab values, medications, or custom clinical data – in a spreadsheet-style interface.

## Accessing Data Views

1. Open the patient profile
2. Navigate to the **Data Views** or **CDT** section (the name depends on your organization's configuration)
3. Select the data type you want to view from the available list

## What Data Views Show

A data view displays rows of recorded data entries for a specific custom data type. Each row represents a single entry (e.g., a recorded blood pressure reading) and each column represents a field within that CDT (e.g., systolic, diastolic, date, notes).

## Adding a New Entry

1. In the data view, click **+ Add Entry** or **+ New Row**
2. Fill in the fields for the new entry
3. Click **Save**

## Editing an Existing Entry

1. Click on the row you want to edit
2. Modify the fields
3. Save the changes

Note: Editing may be restricted for finalized or locked entries depending on your organization's configuration.

## Exporting Data

From a data view, you may be able to export the data as a CSV file. Click the **Export** button if available.

## Configuration

Data Views are configured in the Designer using Custom Data Types. For configuration details, see [Custom Data Types (CDT Designer)](https://github.com/welkincloud-io/welkin-docs/blob/master/kb/designer/custom-data-types-cdt-designer.md).

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## Related Topics

* [Custom Data Types](https://welkin-health-1.gitbook.io/welkin-health-docs/designer/custom-data-types) – CDT fundamentals
* [Patient Data View](https://welkin-health-1.gitbook.io/welkin-health-docs/designer/patient-data-view) – configuring data views in Designer
* [CDT Designer](https://welkin-health-1.gitbook.io/welkin-health-docs/designer/custom-data-types-cdt-designer) – creating and managing CDTs
* [Patient Profile](/care/patients/patient-profile.md) – accessing data views from the patient view


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