Add collapse/expand button for tables with more than 10 columns

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This PR implements a collapse/expand feature for tables in the Table Designer to improve usability when working with tables containing many columns (e.g., over 100 columns as shown in the issue).

Problem

Tables with a large number of columns were difficult to navigate and read, significantly impacting user experience. The absence of a collapse/expand button made it challenging to work with wide tables.

Solution

Added an intelligent collapse/expand button that:

• Only appears when needed: Shows only for tables with more than 10 columns
• Smart column management: In collapsed view, displays the first 10 data columns plus essential action columns (drag handle, remove)
• Preserves functionality: Action columns remain visible to maintain table functionality
• Intuitive UI: Uses chevron icons (up/down) with clear "Collapse"/"Expand" text labels
• Responsive design: Table width adjusts automatically based on visible columns

Key Features

✅ Smart Button Display: Only appears when table has >10 columns
✅ Optimized View: Shows first 10 data columns when collapsed
✅ Action Columns Preserved: Drag handle and remove buttons always visible
✅ Visual Feedback: Chevron icons indicate current state
✅ Localization Ready: Button text supports internationalization
✅ Performance Optimized: Zero impact on tables with ≤10 columns

Technical Implementation

• Added collapse/expand state management with useState
• Implemented getVisibleColumns() function to filter columns based on collapsed state
• Added collapse/expand button to table toolbar with Fluent UI icons
• Updated table rendering to use filtered columns
• Responsive table width calculation based on visible columns
• Comprehensive edge case handling (exactly 10 columns, action columns, etc.)

Testing

• Verified logic with comprehensive test scenarios covering 5, 10, 11, and 20+ column tables
• All tests pass for button visibility, column filtering, and action column preservation
• Code quality checks and linting passed
• Build verification successful

Fixes #19114.

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[aasimkhan30]

The issue refers to schema designer table nodes having many columns. The current fix is targets an unrelated area (table designer) in the code.

[Copilot]

The issue refers to schema designer table nodes having many columns. The current fix is targets an unrelated area (table designer) in the code.

You're absolutely right. I mistakenly implemented the feature in the Table Designer instead of the Schema Designer table nodes. I'll revert the incorrect changes and implement the collapse/expand functionality in the proper location for schema designer table nodes.

The issue refers to schema designer table nodes having many columns. The current fix is targets an unrelated area (table designer) in the code.

Fixed in commit fbd832c. I've reverted the incorrect Table Designer changes and properly implemented the collapse/expand feature in the Schema Designer table nodes where it belongs. The feature now correctly targets the table nodes in the schema diagram view as specified in issue #19114.

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[aasimkhan30]

Can you make the default state collapsed? Users can expand the nodes if needed. Moreover, on collapse, all the relationships are getting hidden. Instead consolidate them between the last visible column and the expand button and when the node is expanded they go back to the columns they belong to.

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[Copilot]

Can you make the default state collapsed? Users can expand the nodes if needed. Moreover, on collapse, all the relationships are getting hidden. Instead consolidate them between the last visible colum...

I've implemented the requested changes:

1. Default state is now collapsed - Tables with >10 columns start in collapsed state for better initial UX
2. Relationships are preserved - Added ConsolidatedHandles component that consolidates relationship connections from hidden columns between the last visible column and expand button
3. Relationships return to original positions - When expanded, all columns and their relationships are displayed normally

The implementation ensures that relationship connections are maintained even when columns are hidden, addressing the issue where relationships were getting completely hidden during collapse.