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Missing fields description for table `log_link_visit_action` in the Database schema reference

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Description

## Page URL
https://developer.matomo.org/guides/database-schema#visit-actions (Chapiter Visit Actions)

## What is missing?
Many fields are missing in table `log_link_visit_action`:
| Field | Type | Nullable | Key | More info |
| -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| idvisit | bigint unsigned | NO | MUL | Sure this is the left part of the link 😉 |
| custom_float | double | YES | | No idea what it can be... Maybe the value in case of events with value? |
| idpageview | char(6) | YES | | Easy to understand, but not described in the doc |
| search_cat | varchar(200) | YES | | Used for search tracking |
| search_count | int unsigned | YES | | Used for search tracking |
| idaction_event_action | int unsigned | YES | | Easy to understand, but not described in the doc |
| idaction_event_category | int unsigned | YES | | Easy to understand, but not described in the doc |
| idaction_content_interaction | int unsigned | YES | | In case of **Contents** core plugin activation |
| idaction_content_name | int unsigned | YES | | In case of **Contents** core plugin activation |
| idaction_content_piece | int unsigned | YES | | In case of **Contents** core plugin activation |
| idaction_content_target | int unsigned | YES | | In case of **Contents** core plugin activation |

Also, `custom_var_k*` columns are described, whereas it is advised to disable the **CustomVariables** plugin, but `custom_dimension_*` columns are described, whereas it is advised to enable the **CustomDimensions** plugin.

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Research direction

Start with the database schema reference page at developer.matomo.org/guides/database-schema#visit-actions, focusing on the Visit Actions section and table log_link_visit_action. Verify the listed fields and plugin guidance against the schema and related documentation, then document each missing field and correct the CustomVariables and CustomDimensions descriptions.

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Assessment

Domain
databases, documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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