Custom Columns in Data Form

Hi All,
Is it possible to group few columns in a data form and give it a name ? Say I have many columns in a data form , I want to group randomly few columns and call it as a "Main group" , and for few columns I want to group and called it as "Sub group" . How can we acheive this ? Please help

There's no such functionality within forms themselves. However, you could create an alternate hierarchy called "Main Group" and "Sub Group" in your dimensions, and then use that alternate hierarchy to drive your forms. Then make sure "Start Expanded" is not checked in the column dimension Display Properties (assuming you want the form to open with the group collapsed).
Hope this helps,
- Jake

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