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frankyray_21New Participant
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Airtable Interface Issue: Unable to Add New Charts and Tables

I'm encountering an issue today with the Airtable interface. When I try to add a chart, table, etc., by clicking on the plus sign, nothing happens. Do you have any ideas about the source of the problem? I don't think I've exceeded the limit of 50 pages per interface, as I have deleted some content, yet the issue persists.

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AristoTimNew Participant
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Adding Groups to a blank Interface

Is it possible to add groups to combine elements when starting from a blank interface?  I have groups when starting from a dashboard, but I’d like to be able to add them to a blank interface.

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ZawiNew Participant
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Underlying records - how to edit which info / fields are shown in the list

Hi,i’m trying to create an Interface → Dashbord.Got the pivot table. I set option: “Click to see underlying records”, bo absolutely i don't know how to edit what info is shown in this list (i don’t mean “Click into record details” - detailed info is working fine).I would be gamechanging option for me, but i need to set different info on this list to correctly and fast identify entries.  

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DLMInspiring
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Using color in hierarchical view

I’m using a 2 level hierarchy. I added color based on a condition but its acting on the child records, not the parent records. Is there any way to do this?

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Scott_BrastedInspiring
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Trying to create an inventory base for inventorying fire trucks every 6 months

Have built 4 tables to collect inventory information on our fire department’s truck inventory.Tables:cabinets i.e. E-211 Cab. #1 items i.e. 2 1/2” Brass Male to Male Coupler inventory: list and # of item in each cabinet archive inventory: because the governing body wants it.I am trying to create this using Interfaces. What I am trying to do is use a Record Review template that has the cabinets in the left pane and the inventory items for each cabinet in the right pane. I have been successful in that. I have a working Inventory Interface page. The item list is complete (2,501 items). The Cabinet list is complete (65 cabinets).Truck Captains will use an iPad to open Airtable to the Inventory interface and choose one of the truck/cabinets they are responsible for from the left hand list and check off the inventory items they find. If they find an item missing or the quantity less than that listed they will enter that number in the OH field. When they finish that list they will open anothe

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daverad
daveradParticipating Frequently
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Edit Meta SEO Title and Description for Form To Clear up Confusion About Airtable Affiliate Program

We have a form in Airtable for our app's affiliate program. When users search Google for "Airtable affiliate," our form appears as the top result.Although our form isn't related to Airtable's affiliate program, people don't read carefully and we are getting unrelated and confused applicants daily...I think updating the SEO meta title and description would reduce irrelevant clicks. Is it possible to edit the metadata for this form?Screenshot: https://cln.sh/QStGkLDQ

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ThibzimNew Participant
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Creating a user base but preventing from creating duplicant contacts

Hello, I have a base tab with all of my company’s stakeholders and builded an interface for people to create a new contact. What is the best way to prevent people from creating a new contact through the interface and the associated form if this email already is in base ? Thanks a lot for your help

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John EYNew Participant
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Displaying previous interaction history when creating a new interaction

Hello everyone,I'm looking to optimize my prospect tracking in Airtable and need your help to solve an interface issue.My current structureA Prospects table containing all my prospect information, including a "Commentaire de Suivi" (Follow-up Comments) field that rolls up notes taken during previous interactions. An Interactions table linked to prospects via a "Prospect" field (linked record).My needWhen I create a new interaction via Interface Designer, I want to be able to see the summary of previous interactions (the "Commentaire de Suivi" field from the Prospects table) while I'm entering my new interaction (so as to have the previous follow-up notes of my prospect meanwhile I take the notes of the current call for ex.).The problemI can't configure my interface to display both:Input fields for my new interaction (Interactions table) History of previous interactions (rollup field from the Prospects table)I'm using the free version of Airtable and the Interface Designer. I either end

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CHEschoolNew Participant
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Interface Layout

How do you accomplish that Airtable shows as the example?  I want a picture on one side, then next it it several vertical fields, but they only go horizontally or below the picture.  

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BookfortNew Participant
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Creating ~BIG~ Record View from Blank Canvas

Hi Airtable Friends,I need help. Since I couldn’t squeeze all the Product fields I needed to see at-a-glance into the Record View template, I laid them out onto a Blank Canvas. But when I add the List element, it doesn’t display a list of products as would have been the case with the Record View template. Instead, it only allows me to choose from one of the Link to Record fields. If I change the source to “Products”, I see the list of products—but it’s not at all connected to the record view fields. Really hoping some of you  geniuses out there have ideas! Thanks in advance!  

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FPXInspiring
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User Interface - Mobile Issue when trying to add records to a parent table

Hi allIn reference to my screenshots below of my Web vs Mobile interface;On mobile, I am unable to add items (order line items table) to my order (order table).Just wondering if anyone knows how to make this work as seems to be an issue trying to do either as field, grid or form...Web Interface Pic: Mobile Interface Pic: 

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JustinTracey
JustinTraceyParticipating Frequently
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Staff denied access to interface.

Hi everyone,  I have created a domain specific link to an interface using a shared link. Staff can register with Airtable OK but the link wont work saying they are not authorised to access this page. The same happens when I do it by invitation. Is there something I’m missing? Any suggestions, even the most obvious, would be greatly appreciated.

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ollymukNew Participant
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Creating a homepage that shows by default

Hi allI’m on the free Airtable tier and I’ve created a basic app to store data about the salamis I make as a hobby. There are several tables. The default interfaces pages are fine for my needs. Is there a way to create a basic homepage that shows when I open the airtable app on my phone that shows me a simple form that has a button to create a new salami, create a new daily measurement, daily PH test, new recipe etc?I have a form but can’t see how to have the buttons open a new form (ie open the Add Salami form) and I can’t see how to have it open by default, and I can’t see a way to have it show when I open the app or the Interface in the app. My guess is that within that is my answer.  But can anyone help?

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matt_stewart1Inspiring
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New Dashboard Interface - grid view and/or edit records in-line?

Having a few issues with new dashboards...Is there a way to not use a list, but instead use a grid layout for data on a dashboard? List view, especially here where you can not do levels, is useless.Is there a way to edit records in-line in the dashboard? no matter what I do, I can't seem to make it editable and have to expand each record individually. Not really working for our flow. ps... any news of Record List moving to the new upgraded interface versions?

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CH_SaturnNew Participant
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Interface Filters

How do I edit what date this filter defaults to? It's been the same default since I originally built the dashboard, but I would prefer to be able to edit this.  

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danielINew Participant
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Get graphs to sort by number, or just in a desired way

As we can see in this graph Airtable Interface is not interpreting the numbers in an ascending order. It seems to only look at the first digit. I've tried to fix this issue in many different ways, but no luck.I need the graph to start in September and end in August (our FY)

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danielINew Participant
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Interface Charts Legends

Is there a way for me to get rid of the preceding "Sum:" in the interface graphs?  

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Jose_MunozParticipating Frequently
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How to make changes to an interface in production

Hi there,I have a customer who has developed his logistics management system. It has a well done system with interfaces and automations. He wants me to develop new functionalities, interfaces and automations, but I don't want to touch the system that is in production.What is the best way to do, clone the complete database, only the table and the affected interface. What about the automations?Please your comments on the best way to do it.Thank you,Joseph

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Ron_Daniel
Ron_DanielInspiring
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Did interfaces change, or is this a bug?

I have an interface that has worked properly for months. But in the last week or so, its behavior has changed so as to make the interface unusable. To demonstrate the issue with video, I've just made this greatly simplified version of it.The filter is tied to the element. When I enter a member number, any existing records linked to that member number should display (this still works). When I add a new record and link it to the member, it should be added to the displayed records (this has stopped working).What the video does not show is that if I look into the table, a new record has been created, but it is not linked. So it's as if the new record is being filtered out before I can even put anything into it. (If that's the case, why is it still letting me select a member - giving me the impression that I've linked the record?)I did nothing to change the configuration of the base or the interface (which was created with the Blank template). So, is this a bug that was introduced rece

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NeuroAccessNew Participant
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Do I need to use portals?

Do I need to use the portals add-on if I just want clients to see their interface as read-only (but with password access)?

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MPruthi97New Participant
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Make Interdependent Filters

Greetings! Wondering if any of you have come across something similar.How do I make two filter components in an Airtable interface work together? I have a simple list view with two filters at the top, but I want to improve how clients select options. I tried linking the filters, but they don’t cascade. The only workaround I can think of is defining the relationships in another table and using linked records. Any other suggestions?

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CTGDevNew Participant
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How to update a field in a record with a field from a record picker

Hello,I'm making a custom page for users to link a game session (record) to a player's game session field.I have two record pickers. One for the Player, and one for the Game Session. For the player selected in the Player Record Picker, I want to be able to assign their Game Session field the value from the Game Session Record Picker. I have added an update button and created a set action, but it's not a dynamic field. I cannot use the value from the Game Session Record Picker.How can I achieve this?

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alfa12New Participant
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Gated interface...

Is it possible to create a publicly accessible Interface whereby access to a given record is based on a unique string that is entered in by the end user? I have records (of students) and want an individual’s information accessible only be entering a unique string. Ideally, I wanted a field where you enter in a string and then gives access to one record along - can this be built out within airtable? Thank you all!

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Jonathan_Gunne1Inspiring
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Add Record button in Interface ignoring default values

I have a default value of "not started" set for a single select "task status" field (see screenshot of field settings). In an interface, I'm using a button to create a new record from a Timeline view. The view has filters applied, which include filtering [records without "Completed" in that status field] OR [records with "Completed" in the status field AND Completed Dates within the past 7 days.] (see screenshot of filter settings)The new record form attached to the button also has "not started" selected as the default option for the task status field. (see screenshot of form settings)The problem is that when I click the button, the form defaults the task status to "completed" rather than "not started". I suspect it might have something to do with the filters applied to this timeline but I'm not sure. (see screenshot of new project task form)This problem also occurs if I allow users to add/delete records inline. If they draw a new record onto the timeline, it defaults the tas

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davit79New Participant
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How to Add More Items to the Side of an Image in Airtable Interface?

I'm using Airtable's Interface Designer to manage vehicle inventory, and I'm struggling to add more items to the side of an image (as shown in the screenshot). I'd like to display additional fields or components in the empty space to the right of the image, but I can't find a way to do it within the interface settings.

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