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Getting your BigQuery Columns data into Excel helps you understand your database schema and data structures. Coefficient connects BigQuery directly to your spreadsheet.
This guide walks you through importing your BigQuery Columns data into Excel using Coefficient.
TLDR
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Step 1:
Step 1. Install Coefficient for Excel and connect your BigQuery account.
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Step 2:
Step 2. Choose Import from… and select the Columns object.
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Step 3:
Step 3. Apply any necessary filters and import the data to your sheet.
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Step 4:
Step 4. Set up an auto-refresh schedule to keep the data current.
Step-by-step guide
Follow these steps to bring your BigQuery Columns data into Excel.
Step 1: Install and Connect Coefficient
To start, install the Coefficient add-in in Excel. Go to the Insert tab, click “Get Add-ins,” search for Coefficient, and install it from the store.
Open the Coefficient add-in from the Home tab. Select BigQuery when prompted to connect a data source.
Log in to your BigQuery account and authorize Coefficient to access your data.
Step 2: Import Columns Data
With BigQuery connected, click “Import from…” in the Coefficient sidebar.
Select BigQuery, then choose “Columns” from the list of objects to import.
You can select specific column fields or filter the data as needed before clicking “Import” to bring it into your Excel sheet.
Step 3: Set Up Auto-Refresh (Optional)
Keep your Columns data in Excel automatically updated by setting up auto-refresh. Find the auto-refresh settings in the Coefficient sidebar after importing.
Schedule refreshes hourly, daily, or weekly. Your Excel sheet will then automatically sync with the latest column information from BigQuery.
Available BigQuery Objects
- Columns
- SQL
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How to Import Columns Data from BigQuery into Google Sheets
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How to get Columns from BigQuery?
Connect BigQuery to Excel with Coefficient to import live Columns data, ensuring your spreadsheet reflects the latest schema details.
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How do I get a list of Columns in BigQuery?
Use Coefficient to pull a complete list of Columns from BigQuery into Excel for easy schema review and understanding.
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How do I download Columns data from BigQuery?
You can download your Columns data by importing it into Excel or Google Sheets using Coefficient and saving the sheet.
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How to automate importing BigQuery Columns to Google Sheets daily?
Set up scheduled auto-refresh in Coefficient to automatically update your Columns data daily, keeping your data current without manual effort. Note: Coefficient works with both Excel and Google Sheets for automation.
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How do I create a BigQuery Columns in Excel?
While you can’t ‘create’ columns in BigQuery *from* Excel directly through this import, Coefficient lets you pull the list of existing columns into Excel for analysis.
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