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Kim_Trager1
Kim_Trager1Brainy
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Is it possible to show interfaces to only part of base collaborators

In our base, there are about 10 people from 4 different departments. They are all editors, and we're on the business tier. We've started to build quite a lot of interfaces, and it's starting to get a little crowded. I wonder if it's possible to only have certain people able to see and access certain interfaces?The documentation alludes to the possibility of sharing the interface. However, I can't get it to work, as anyone seems to be able to see and access all the build and published interfaces with or without sharing. Is it possible to restrict access to certain interfaces if they are base collaborators? if so how do I do it?

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jillsInspiring
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Interface Charts - second y-axis has the incorrect units

Is this a bug, or am I missing something?My left side axis (first y-axis) uses a formula percent field. But I want the second y-axis (Y-axis (right)) to just be standard numbers in order to show the COUNT. The percents showing up don't make sense there. Is there a way for me to fix something I'm doing?   

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AchiquitosParticipating Frequently
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Hyperlink Redirecting to Base Instead of Interface

Another problem with the Android interface!When someone sends a comment on an interface and adds an "@" to notify a user, the user receives an email with a hyperlink labeled "view comment."When you click on the link on a computer or an iPhone, it opens the app and navigates to the correct record within the interface.However, when I try clicking on this link on an Android device, it redirects me to the base instead. My client only has access to the interface, not the base.Has anyone else experienced this issue?

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Wears-many-hatsNew Participant
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Kanban Interface - Require or validate data before moving to next column

We currently use the Kanban interface to track our sales bidding pipeline. When a deal is ready to advance between some stages of the sales pipeline, I'd like to require the salesperson to enter data in key fields before they can move the deal. As an example: To move the deal from "Open Bid" to "Won" they need to enter a start date and a contract value for the project. Is there a way to prevent the user from moving the deal to "Won" if they have not entered data in the "Project Start Date" or "Project Value" fields? I'm happy to use a third-party tool if needed, but so far, my impression is that the only available tools are extensions for data validation when using forms. None of these seemed to work in the Kanban Interface.ChatGPT suggested writing a script that at least notifies the user that they haven't entered the data, but it wouldn't prevent the user from moving the deal. The other option was to write a script to revert the deal to the previous stage if the data is missing,

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cls404New Participant
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Search is suddenly not available in List Interface

I have a list interface where the button to search disappeared after making unrelated changes to the interface. The search option still appears on all my other list interfaces and I can't find anything in the designer to either add or remove the ability to search the list. Any suggestions?

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Davedigital1New Participant
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multiple page on airtable interface

Why doesn't Airtable allow adding multiple pages to an interface for displaying different views?

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TrheimanNew Participant
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Links in the Overview Interface

I really like the new Overview Interface including the new Links section that allows you to connect to external URLs.  I'd really like to use the links feature on other Interface types.  For certain applications, they are better than using a button.  I don't think we can do this today.  Just thought I'd post this to make sure that I'm correct.  You never know, maybe I'm missing something.  If I'm not missing something, Airtable folks, please provide this functionality!!

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DPSSOWNew Participant
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Airtable Interface issue with "Current user" setting

We have had a number of our users raise an issue where the "Current user" value is not always being currently set as the default value when a accessing our interfaces ... it appears to be populate with the "last" user who accessed the interface!Has anyone else experienced this issue?

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oreocereusKnown Participant
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Is it possible to set up an interface that lets you drag and drop records between elements?

I'm building a planning tool, and have got a bit stuck with this.I'd like to be able to display a timeline view, which is organised by groups.I would also like to display plans that do not have a group yet assigned to them beside this. Ideally I'd be able to drag the plan into the timeline view to add it to the correct group.This doesn't seem possible, but I'm posting here in case someone is aware of a way to do what I'm after! Google and airtables AI chat bot hasn't helped too much.

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mdlandheerNew Participant
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Comments Across Interfaces

I have a single base with a single table, that we use to track a large number of to-dos that we then assign to a handful of different users. There is a "boss" who has access to an interface that has a view that can see all of their tasks that he has assigned out (Master Interface). He will go through and leave comments from the Master Interface interface within the record, and tag the individuals so they are notified via email.We have separate interfaces so that individuals can only see the tasks assign to them, but when they are trying to open the link notifying them of their comment, it is trying to bring them to an interface they don't have access to (the Master Sheet).Can someone please help me figure out a way to use this functionality the best that will keep the following true:- Each individual can only see the items assigned to them- They will be notified of comments they are tagged in via email- Clicking the link the in the email will bring them to the correct record in an inte

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jeduardoNew Participant
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Date dropdown does not show on mobile, it does on desktop

How can I fix this? It is a mobile made interface. On desktop I can see DATE as part of the dropdown options, on mobile I can't. On mobile even if I click the three lines icon to display more DATE is still isn't there. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

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miAAimNew Participant
posted in Interface Designer
Insert URL (FIGMA) in interface

Hey guys,I would like to display a URL preview of a Figma board on my interface.I have stored this Figma board in a URL field in the data area. I can display this URL as a PREVIEW in the data/base area via extensions.Now I would like to do this myself on the interface so that the employees can see it there directly.Is there a way to do this?

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mshah72Known Participant
posted in Interface Designer
Page designer extension type option for Interface

We are using a Page designer extension in our base and now we are moving towards interface. In the page designer document we have designed in a way that all the columns in a record are set in a proper manner so at the end we can save a pdf.Now moving to Interface, is there any option where we can provide direct download/print option instead of going to the base and downloading from extension?

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JWalkerParticipating Frequently
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how can I download information on an interface

Hi,I want to make it so it's possible to download a grid view off my Interface. Is this possible?

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InstituteNew Participant
posted in Interface Designer
Multi-line Calendar View

I am considering switching from Click-up to Airtable. But I have found a limitation in the calendar display that is stopping me.Click-up allows me to display multiple fields in a calendar view and each is on its own line.Airtable also allows me to display multiple fields in a calendar view, but they are all on the same line and are not visible. Is there any way to make the Airtable Calendar view more like the Click-up view? (See attached)

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BharathyInspiring
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Airtable Form Customization.

Hi,I have a Table called Budget. Budget table has multiple fields like Product, Cost, Monthly cost(Jan-Dec), budget year dropdown field, Property list, etc,.This is the form for creating a new budget in the budget Table.I want to list the property name with existing budget data in the Budget Table. If I chose X property Name, That Property Name already has a budget in that table, So I want to list down the budget cycle values only(years 2024, 2025,  2026, etc.,) depending on Property Name.For example, Property A has budget details with the budget cycle 2024 and 2025. So When I choose Property A in Property Name, Budget Cycle should list only 2024 and 2025. So that I can choose any one of these.Is that possible?

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Susan_LanierKnown Participant
posted in Interface Designer
Comments made in interface opening in base

Hi — I have a lot of experience creating interfaces for my team. I have several that work great, and all commenting is run via the Interface with no need for team members to comment in the underlying base.Last Friday, I created a new base and interface for my team, but it seems no matter what, comment notifications are opening w/in the base rather than the interface, even when the initial comment was made w/in the interface. Can someone help!? 

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caragator2000New Participant
posted in Interface Designer
Form Builder - Public form won't submit

I'm using the new Form Builder to create a form to share publicly. I published the form, and created a link for "Anyone on the web."  However, if anyone tries to submit the form without being logged into AirTable, they get the following message, and the form never submits. Any ideas or workarounds?: Refresh page to submit formThis form has been updated. Refresh the page to submit your form. Any information you already entered will be saved, but not submitted. 

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JulieOInspiring
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Show Totals in List on Interface Dashboard

I have a list to show the previous month orders and would like to total the number and currency fields. I do not see any way to show totals in a list on an Interface dashboard. Is this possible? 

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triplexmenParticipating Frequently
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Can I restrict access for users on Interface pages?

My team operates within Interface. I have recently made a new interface for 1 on 1 meetings for each individual however I would like each individual to have only access to their page only and not be able to view the other pages. Can this be done or will I need to create a new base for this? 

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Joseph_Roza
Joseph_RozaInspiring
posted in Interface Designer
Disallowusers to add new options - Single Select - List View - Interfaces

Have I forgotten how to limit user's ability to create new single select options on List View Interfaces? The toggle below is only available on sidesheets. Has it never been available on List Views, or am I just having an old person moment and can't find where this toggle is? 

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Kristin_DiamantNew Participant
posted in Interface Designer
Grouping records in Interface Designer

I work for an educational non-profit and we use airtable to track our school visits and activities. We currently rely on grouping records together to show class-specific data as well as school-specific information. I was hoping that interface designer would be an easier way for our team to visually group this information together but didn’t see a way to group records. I could only filter and sort records that would show up. Is there a way to get all of this information into one Interface? I have a sample table below with the information we want to display. The first record has our school specific information and all subsequent rows are class specific. Ideally I want a way to display the school record and then have a simplified table for classes to update numbers throughout the day. Is that possible?

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dmagyears
dmagyearsNew Participant
asked in Interface Designer
Comparing a complete set of dates with an incomplete set and outputting the dates that are missing

Hi folks,I've got employees that submit their timecard for every Friday of the year, so roughly 52 records for each employee all with the same date interval between them (1/3/25, 1/10/25, etc.). Many employees forget to submit a timecard for several weeks out of the year, so I would like to create a view/interface where each employee can see the weeks for which they forgot. I imagine it would be something where AT would compare the weeks/dates they should have inputted versus what they actually did input, but only displaying the difference between them, i.e. the missing dates. Is this doable in AT?Many thanks in advance.

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Kenneth_Raghuna
CKARC
CKARCInspiring
asked in Interface Designer
Removing Airtable Branding on interfaces - White labelling?

This is a question that has been asked a few years ago but not sure if this has been revisited recently.I am using Airtable interfaces. I am on top level plan and prepared to pay to remove the Airtable branding. There is a simple reason why.Our portal goes out to our key stakeholders and partners. As soon as they see the Airtable logo they start to try and work out how we build the platform, then instead of seeing the great outcomes that we are delivering, they start to try and build their own or they deconstruct the environment. It is very disheartening when you have spent a month making a great interface, and the first and last thing the partner mentions is "Oh thats Airtable, can you show me how you did that I need to do that for that thing that I was going to get you to do for me . . . . . so I will now go try to make it myself, I mean, it's just Airtable"The solution shouldnt be to go use Softr/Noloco etc and  money for a front end tool, just to remove a logo. Anyon

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Kelsey-Participating Frequently
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Need a user and their manager to see tasks on an interface

Hi all - I've got a couple different interfaces (one kanban, one list) where I want the info to be visible only to the assignee and their manager. I know how to make it only visible to the assignee (filter by Assignee is Current User) but where I'm getting stuck is allowing the manager to see all tasks regardless of who they're assigned to.For example - Jordyn is the boss of Michael & Isaac. I want Michael and Isaac to each only see tasks assigned to themselves, but I want Jordyn to see all tasks assigned to either Michael or Isaac.This feels like it should be simple but I can't figure it out. Again, I'm having this issue on multiple different interface elements across different bases.Thanks!Kelsey

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