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Split View

Work with two queries side-by-side.

Enable​

Multiple ways to activate split view:

  • Click Split View button in toolbar
  • Command Palette (Cmd+K) → "Enable Split View"
  • Drag-to-split: Drag one tab onto another tab to create split view instantly

Use Cases​

ScenarioLeft PanelRight Panel
OptimizationOriginal queryOptimized version
MigrationOld schema queryNew schema query
DebuggingData sourceValidation query
LearningExampleYour implementation

Layout​

  • Default: 50-50 split
  • Drag divider to resize (20-80% range)
  • Each panel has independent tabs, config, results

Independent Features​

Each panel operates separately:

  • Run queries independently
  • Different BigQuery projects
  • Separate result sets
  • Own tab bar

Compare Mode​

When both panels contain SQL queries, you can compare them side-by-side:

Activate: Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+C

Features:

  • Side-by-side diff editor showing changes
  • Syntax highlighting for added/removed/modified lines
  • Scroll synchronization between panels
  • Useful for reviewing optimizations or query migrations

Exit: Press Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+C again or switch tabs

Disable​

Click Split View button again or Command Palette → "Disable Split View"

Active panel becomes primary; inactive panel preserved for re-enabling.