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Column widths and order in Table editor reset after saving #2575

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@streikpc

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
When creating or editing a table manually, we usually save changes every 2 or 3 fields to prevent errors. The problem is that clicking "Save" resets both the custom column widths and the column order. For example, if I move the "Comment" column next to "Name" for a better workflow, it jumps back to its original position after saving, forcing me to manually readjust everything.

Describe the solution you'd like
I would like the application to remember and persist both the column widths, and the column order in the structure grid after clicking "Save", preserving the user's custom layout.

Describe alternatives you've considered
No automated alternatives. The only current option is wasting time manually resizing columns and reordering them after every save.

Additional context
Frequent saving is essential to prevent errors when building complex table structures, which multiplies this UX issue and makes it highly frustrating.

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  1. ansgarbecker commented on Aug 18, 2026

    @ansgarbecker
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    Confirmed for the current Windows release. However, this does not happen in the v13 preview, available on the download page.

  2. added
    bugDefective behaviour in HeidiSQL
    windowsAffects the Windows version
    on Aug 18, 2026
  3. changed the title [-][Feature Request] Preserve column widths and column order in Table Structure grid after saving[/-] [+]Column widths and order in Table editor reset after saving[/+] on Aug 18, 2026
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