Azure Data Studio Design Slow Loading Then Times Out

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Azure Data Studio Design Slow Loading Then Times Out

Helen Li 0

When I right click on a specific table to access the 'Design' feature so that I can reconfigure some column ordering, it now shows 'Loading designer' then times out after 15+mins. Previously a week ago, I had no issues doing this. User's image

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Mahesh Kurva 2,920 Microsoft External Staff

Hi Helen Li,

As I understand, you're facing an issue where Azure Data Studio is unable to load the table designer and times out.

Here are a few steps you can try to resolve this issue:

Ensure that your software is up to date. Sometimes, updates can fix bugs that cause such issues.
Use the repair feature in your software to fix any corrupted files.
If your software uses a cache, clearing it might help.
If your software relies on a network connection, ensure that your connection is stable.
Sometimes, a simple reboot can resolve many issues.

Hope this helps. Do let us know if you any further queries.

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Helen Li 0 Reputation points

2025-03-11T18:16:52.4966667+00:00

Hi @Mahesh Kurva ,

My software is up to date, the latest version: 1.51.1.

I also tried to remove all cached files, re-download Azure Data Studio as well as reboot, but with no avail. The table designer was slow prior to the 'Azure retiring on Feb 2026' but it was still working with no issues but I noticed that after I received this message, the designer just does not load at all and then times out.

I can query and do other functions with no issues, but only the 'Design' and 'Edit Data' takes forever to load for any table now, even tables that only have a few rows of data (using SQL Server DB connection)
Helen Li 0 Reputation points

2025-03-11T18:31:17.27+00:00

I just wanted to also add that I have no issues with the network connection or connection to the database as I can connect through any other means like SMSS/ VS, etc.
Mahesh Kurva 2,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2025-03-11T23:23:27.0266667+00:00

Hi Helen Li,

Apologies for causing the issue.

Look at the logs in Azure Data Studio to see if there are any specific error messages that could provide more insight into what's causing the timeout.

Since Azure Data Studio is being retired, consider transitioning to Visual Studio Code with the MSSQL extension. This tool is recommended by Microsoft and offers similar functionalities with ongoing support and updates.
For more information, please refer the document: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/azuresqlblog/azure-data-studio-retirement/4371009

I hope this information helps. Please do let us know if you have any further queries.

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