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fgriffin_ATCNew Participant
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Using additional pages to show 1:M detail records

I am building an interface for Contact records and their respective Notes. There doesn't seem to be an issue as long as I use the same page to display both. However, if I use a separate page to show the Notes I don't see a way to keep the Notes relative to the current Contact record. How can accomplish this need? Is there a better way to design this use case?Thanks! 

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Julien_Mottet1
Julien_Mottet1Known Participant
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Interface on IOS with Chrome ? Safari

Hi,It's impossible to open Interfaces with the Airtable App but with android there is a way to open an interface by using your airtable session on chrome.Is it also possible with IOS ?A friend a mine tried and did succed.

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Piero_FanelliNew Participant
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Linked record details in preview when selecting

Hi everyone!I have some issues with a table in interface. When i select a record in a replicated table in Interface the preview have only have a list on the name of the records. (img1)Instead of when i select the data directly from the database. This is important for me because sometimes there are records with the same name but with different details (ie. color of a fabric) (img 2)There are ways to make the selection of the details identical? 

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Brite_AdminInspiring
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Using an interface in place of the expanded record in a table

Is there any way to have a button in a record that opens an interface for that record? The purpose is to have a more efficient view than just expanding a record in the table.

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WaitroseCarpark
WaitroseCarparkInspiring
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Carousel Images not Showing

Hi everyoneMain carousel image is not showing on one of my interfaces. When you click the image to open it, it displays fine. Is there any way to fix? 

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Julie_NevinNew Participant
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Linked record field - a filtering problem

I'm trying to fix a field that should show 'outstanding requests'. This displays information from a linked record field which has the setting 'limit selection to a view'. This view filters out completed/archived requests, leaving only those that are current.However, both in the in the field and in the interface that draws from the field, all the completed/archived requests still show (as well as the outstanding ones).  Other linked record fields that draw from a filtered view work fine (e.g. 'current development'). I can't figure out what's going on. Does anyone have any ideas? 

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KayteeNew Participant
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Interface Permssions

Hi! First post here - I am loving Airtable and what I have created. I only have a few people with access to our base - everyone else is using interfaces.I granted a few people "Interface-only commentor", based on this support document (Interface Designer permissions (airtable.com)) They can "comment on interfaces", but I can't find what that means? what are they able to comment on and where? I was thinking that it would allow them to select drop down, check boxes, etc. However; they aren't able to. So what can they do with this access? I was trying to get a group of 11 to be albe to "sign-off" on a part of the process. Thoughts on how to accomplish this? (think grid view - more than one person might need to sign off on a line) I am still buidling my workflow, but have people in and working in it at the same time - so it is very fast moving! Thanks in advance!  

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matt_stewart1
matt_stewart1Inspiring
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Formula to create link to interface with filter adjustments?

I am seeing if this is possible in any way.INTERFACE SETUPTop = filters (applied to timeline view)Middle = timeline view of Table ABottom = grid view of Table BOBJECTIVEUsers can apply filters on top, to narrow in on timeline view if/as neededUsers can then click on a Table A record in timeline view, which then filters the grid view of Table B records to show only those linked to the selected Table A record If this is not possible, then I was hoping to do a workaround using interaction via a button within the timeline interface. The idea would be to add a button within the Table A that can be exposed in the popup window when a user selects a record in the Timeline view. Then either:Idea 1: Button click copies record selected and pastes in the filter "search" key I setup for Table B grid view?Idea 2: Open same interface but with a filter applied to the bottom grid view. I know that URL's contain filter data, as I am able to modify filters and share that URL for someone else to open

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Giora_GioraParticipating Frequently
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The Interface Automoation Trigger Button Doesn't link to Sources

Hello, I've created an automation that is (or planned to be) triggered by an interface button.However when adding a button in the interface designer, and choose the 'Run Automation' option, the button 'Source' field doesn't populate with any table name.Please Advise. 

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BryceDNew Participant
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Getting Interface > Record Summary > Timeline element correct records to populate

I have a base with multiple tabs that have links between them. Tab 1 is Digitization Projects. Tab 2 is Scheduling.Tab 2 Scheduling is made up of individual task records. Each of these links back to a project record on Tab 1. The individual task records on Tab 2 all have start and end dates.From within the Record Summary Interface, I want to be able to select a single Digitization Project (from Tab 1), and have a timeline element display only the records and dates (from Tab 2) that are linked to that project.I have not been able to figure out how to filter things to allow this. Right now, it shows me ALL the records from Tab 2, whether or not they're associated with the Digitization Project (from Tab 1) that I've selected in the Record Summary Interface.Screenshots attempting to illustrate below. Any suggestions would be most welcome. Thank you!Digitization Projects (Tab 1)Scheduling (Tab 2)Record Summary with Timeline element visible but not working as I'd like it to. 

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Samuel_DuncanInspiring
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Using a Form to Create a New Record in Linked (Tertiary) Table

It looks like it might not be possible to create a form that accesses a linked table, then creates a tertiary record per attached.

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ahmedccaNew Participant
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prompt for multiple fields input when clicking on a field

Hi,I want to be prompted to fill or check some fields when I click on a field.so for example, the cell title is "pc", when I click on a field of that cell, I want to be prompted to type how much ram, ssd storage, tick a cpu manufacturer ...

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TIMO_ANZALONENew Participant
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Linked records details in Interfaces show all fields

Hi! I’m creating an interface for my client using the record review. When viewing one of the records’ linked records, it unfortunately shows all fields of that linked record, includin those I have hidden in the linked records views. To make it more practical: I created a brand review (record review). Every brand shows their respective deals (linked records). When I expand one of the deals it shows all of the deals, this is not so in the table view. This behavior is only in the Interface. Is this a bug? Is there a solution. I really don’t want my client to see all the hidden fields in this interface view.

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Susan_LanierKnown Participant
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New lists feature is awesome except... add record auto filters before clicking out of row

Loving the new lists hierarchy feature. So Awesome! This is great for creating task lists for my team, while allowing to show additional project info about each task list. Love it. This works in most scenarios except....I have a dashboard page in my interface that has a filter in place that shows only tasks for the current user that are due today. This is a visible filter element because I want users to be able to adjust that timeline as they see fit. For users to be able to check off tasks as complete I also need to make the element editable, which is fine, but then this gives users the option to add tasks, also fine.... except: My problem is that these tasks then get filtered out automatically before a user has the chance to fill the whole row of info. There is a warning that says it will filter once you click a new row, but it filters when clicking on any field within the new record. ANNOYING!Either edibility needs more functionality to specify what exactly is editable (ie, having t

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Devorah_MandelbNew Participant
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Exclude multiselect values in chart

I have a lookup field on my clients table that lets me know what type of service they received. This is a lookup from a multiselect (the client can get more than one type of service in a single session). I need a pie chart to show me how many clients received specific services. Is there a way to filter out only the categories that I want from the lookup field?Ex:Client----ServiceSam -----Zoom, Customization, TrainingEd ------- Training, Customization I want a chart with only Customization and Training numbers

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Kurt_GermaineKnown Participant
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Dashboard / Interface

Never have I faced such an illogical design decision in recent memory. I'm furious. I got an email saying that something was wrong with their interface and they couldn't view certain linked records, which is when I found this change. I can't even find the email where you guys talked about this.  I designed interfaces, and with some update they are all broken. Expanding a record takes you to some random view used from another element in the design, instead of the table's view that it is sourcing from that you're trying to expand (just like evvvvery where else in AT). Why the heck isn't it using the view from the source table in the element? I have to redesign all interfaces because of this, and each table that is attached to it. It's like starting from scratch, all over again. And, with multiple views, I have to hand design that for each one because they can't simply be duplicated.  And don't get me talking about the snapping and resizing behavior that is infuriating

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AuntieBodyNew Participant
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Kanban element in interfaces

Is it possible to configure this kanban element in an interface to start default collapsed? 

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James_McElroyNew Participant
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Table showing count of multiple choice field not working in Interface Designer bar chart

I'm trying to configure a bar chart in interface designer to show the count of each choice from a multiple choice field.For example, if the choices are: dog, cat, birdAnd I have respondents that selected:respondent 1: catrespondent 2: cat, birdrespondent 3: dog, cat, bird I'd expect to see a bar chart that has values :Dog1Cat3Bird2Instead, Airtable's barchart interface counts these responses as:cat1cat, bird1dog, cat, bird1 Is this a limitation of the interface feature, or is there a way to display the count of each choice in a multiple choice field?

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Chris_LillyNew Participant
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Is it possible to toggle an entire interface with one single record picker?

I would like to toggle the content of an entire interface by having a project selected at the top level via a record picker (possibly in the menu bar). The goal is to update the information on each interface page, so we can quickly move from project to project within one interface.Right now, I have to duplicate interfaces, and as I continue working through the bugs, I have to recreate and reassign filters to each interface.Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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Joseph_Roza
Joseph_RozaInspiring
posted in Interface Designer
Lists in Interface - No Grey Background

Absolutely silly issue, and probably way, way down on the bottom of the list, but...The new Lists feature, on Interfaces, doesn't take on the same grey background as the other sections, and it is KILLING my vibe.Any chance this is going to be able to be turned grey like everything else, or must I be subjected to this aesthetic nightmare in perpetuity?

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Dana_SelzerInspiring
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List view in Interface: Viewers Records Only filter not working properly

I've created a list view in an interface and when I set the filter to "Viewers Records Only" it pulls up some of the records, but not all. Anyone else having that issue?

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Brandon_BuchanaNew Participant
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Can Record Picker Include Unlinked Existing Records

Context: My base is set up into three tables: Videos, Scenes, and Footage. Since some shots of footage may appear in more than one video, the Scenes table is functioning as a junction to preserve the shot chronology unique to each video. I'm trying to create an interface for planning a video with fields linking to corresponding Scenes and Footage. Issue: I can't figure out how to get the footage record picker to show pre-existing records that aren't already linked to the scene. I have no filters on the record picker.

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Taxco4DNew Participant
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Checked in Number

Hi,im making a dashboard and using the Number element to show data. The options for "Summary type" seems to be missing "Checked"? Why is that? Some of the fields have been checked, some not. See image:I want to show one Number for Checked and another Number for Unchecked.

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Pascal_Gallais-
Pascal_Gallais-Inspiring
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Interface / URL link in a grid view

Dear All,When displaying a buton field, linked to an URL, within a grid in a interface, clicking on this buton in the grid takes you to the new URL in the same tab.If we display the actual URL link in the grid, or set it up via a long text field, then clicking on that links takes you to the new URL, but in a new tab.Is there a way to have a link in a long text field that takes to you to the new URL without opening a new tab?Is there a parameter to add to the URL?Thank youPascal

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Carlos_Zuniga_RNew Participant
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Select what is showing in "My Interfaces"

Hello! I've been working with many interfaces, and there's an area in Airtable homescreen that is called "My Interfaces", its showing me a few of them. Is there a way for me to choose which of my interfaces are shown there?   

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