How to enable the new Custom Data UI?

The new Custom Data workspace (start screen, import with preview, board view, semantic field types) is off by default. While the toggle is off, the team sees the familiar (legacy) interface. An instance root administrator turns it on.

When you need this

  • You want the updated Custom Data UI from release 5.11.0.
  • The team already tried the new UX on a test instance and is ready for production.
  • You need to explain why one instance shows the new start screen and another still shows the old one.

Key terms

  • In the UI the toggle is named Custom Data UI v2.
  • Default is off — enabling is opt-in.
  • After enabling, users get the new workspace: table list, New table, import with preview, Board, table Trash, and more.
  • After disabling, the legacy UI returns; table data is not deleted.
  • Role permissions for Custom Data are unchanged by the toggle — check access separately.

Before you start

  • You are a root administrator and can open Instance settings.
  • The team knows the Custom Data module look will change.
  • Optionally you already validated the new UI on a test instance.

Step-by-step

  1. Go to Menu → Settings → Instance settings.
  2. Scroll to the platform feature toggles block (Feature flags).
  3. Find Custom Data UI v2 (description mentions phased / PrimeVue Custom Data UI; when off — legacy screens).
  4. Turn the toggle on and wait for save.
  5. Open Menu → Custom Data and confirm you see the table list and Create table with the start screen (import / starter / blank / Ask AI).

What happens next

Users with Custom Data access work in the new UI. Creating tables, import, records view, and table Trash are covered in the module how-tos.

How to verify

  • In Custom Data you see the New table start path, not only the old editor.
  • The table list has a Trash mode.
  • Turning the toggle off restores the previous module look.