This would show the last known table schema and data that was shown, but would allow to make records and sync when the mobile device comes back online. Issues would be resolved via the web to validate issues.
An initial ability to just access the data offline in a copy of the Base that is uneditable and updated on the app manually would be irreplaceable. I use Airtable for storing Machine data, location, parts and service manuals, pictures in order to service and maintain hundreds of industrial machines all over my state. With cell phone coverage or wifi being mandatory, i am fairly tied down to taking pictures and screenshots of my Base so i can use that info offline. Offline usage could be limited to adding new records and editing current records. If there are conflicts it could just put that data in a New Record that could be manually resolved once i have internet access so the data isn’t lost, it’s just dislocated. I am using Airtable to manage all of my daily business, it is awesome.
Without being able to use this app offline / standalone it’s completely useless for many usecases as mentioned. One of those being taking notes while being offline in an airplane…
Please implement at least a basic version of the offline mode. For example having a workspace in a single user mode. Or a workspace only available offline.
Since I am a software architect I am assuming that implementing such a feature in a profound basic version would not take longer than a week! But improve the whole project tremendously because it would open up a gigantic new field of possibilities with the tool!!!
+1 for offline mode so that this is useful for researchers on the field or out at sea. Would be nice to be able to access a local cached copy during a long flight.
I was really hoping for a happy ending at the end of this thread. Alas…
How would you want to use Airtable offline?
Primarily on long flights. I want to look data up, do some filtering and sorting, make some comparisons. Read-only would be fine; I just want to be able to view it offline.
Do you use Airtable alone, or with collaborators?
My personal Airtables are alone currently, but I could see adding collaborators in the future. At work, I have 3 collaborators. We don’t edit that often.
How much do you need to be able to do in Airtable while offline?
I’d be happy with Read-only access of a single tab quite honestly.
For how long do you need to be able to use Airtable offline?
In most cases it would only be a couple hours.
How tolerant would you be of having to resolve merge conflicts manually?
Quite tolerant.
Would you primarily be using offline mode on desktop or mobile?
How would you want to use Airtable offline?
I’m on planes and in internet-spotty subways a lot.
Do you use Airtable alone, or with collaborators?
Both, depends on the base. Offline need is for both.
How much do you need to be able to do in Airtable while offline?
Everything, but at least reading, sorting and filtering. Then filling out or editing rows. Then creating rows and columns.
How tolerant would you be of having to resolve merge conflicts manually?
Whatever makes offline Airtable possible.
Would you primarily be using offline mode on desktop or mobile?
Both, but mostly mobile.
How would you want to use Airtable offline?
We run corporate team off-sites, and many of the venues we host events at are in the mountains with no cell service. I would want to run through programming and inventory while onsite to make sure we are set up. As it is, I am exporting each table to a csv, importing it to google docs and enabling offline mode.
Do you use Airtable alone, or with collaborators?
Write is mostly alone, but read w/ collaborators. Would love cheaper “read-only” collaborators too.
How much do you need to be able to do in Airtable while offline?
Read-only access is probably sufficient for my purposes.
How tolerant would you be of having to resolve merge conflicts manually?
If read only, not a problem right?
Would you primarily be using offline mode on desktop or mobile?
Mobile.
Want it for mobile write and edit to create /edit new tasks and projects and thoughts and deciision journaling as I use it for my central repository for all these things. And as such it needs to be available at all times when I have inspiration or a thought comes to me regardless of whether I have service (on a plane, in the countryside). I personally don’t use collaboration at all for this as it is inherently private.
How would you want to use Airtable offline?
I travel often, so on planes, in places with no signal and worksites that don’t offer wifi.
Do you use Airtable alone, or with collaborators?
Mostly alone, but occasionally with collaborators.
How much do you need to be able to do in Airtable while offline?
At least reading and creating new records. Updating records would be perfect. Why not do that, make it so you can’t change structure while offline?
How tolerant would you be of having to resolve merge conflicts manually?
If it means I get to work with Airtable offline, absolutely. Let’s do it.
Would you primarily be using offline mode on desktop or mobile?
Tablet, then phone, then desktop.
