Submitted on
Mar 09, 2020
08:07 AM
Submitted by
Oliver_Holtz
on
Mar 09, 2020
08:07 AM

I’m using forms for user research and I would like to segment answers from different customer groups, similar to how survey monkey allows you to create different links to the same survey and segment answers accordingly. In this case I want to create I want to create different forms with the same questions, but which have a hidden pre-filled field called “Origin”, prefilled with values like “Facebook”, “Internal” or “Newsletter”, so I can backtrack what kinds of answers come from which channel. Being able to prefill fields that are hidden from the form would allow me do do this inside of Airtable rather than go to a more complicated tool like Survey Monkey. Best, Oli
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What is the proposed idea/solution? Access to the relevant information instead of having to use the current group feature in interfaces. Keeps info on one screen rather than scrolling up and down between field groups. How was this validated? I regularly curse that I can't get my eyes on relevant info quick enough...too many clicks to get to what I need to see to make decisions or communicate. Who is the target audience? Interface users.
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Status:
New Ideas
Submitted on
Dec 23, 2023
10:18 PM
Submitted by
Matt_Grzan
on
Dec 23, 2023
10:18 PM

There is a need to increase the Find Records limitation of 100 records that either come from a specified view or matched conditions. With up to 250K records per base in 2023, finding only 100 records is very limiting. Increasing the Find Records limit to match the Repeating Groups Automation limit of 8000 items per input list would make a dramatic improvement.
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Status:
New Ideas
Submitted on
Aug 23, 2024
01:19 PM
Submitted by
Dennis_Petrou
on
Aug 23, 2024
01:19 PM

I know we can alphabetize all the options in a Multi Select field, but the field itself will display all the entries in the order in which they were selected. That should be an optional toggle, to let it display as it does currently or also alphabetically. When looking at many records at a time, and trying to compare values in a Multi Select field, it makes it very messy and difficult.
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Status:
New Ideas
Submitted on
Aug 23, 2024
01:07 PM
Submitted by
Shabushi11
on
Aug 23, 2024
01:07 PM

I love the new forms interface, and I am glad it finally made it in the navigation bar. Now if you could please allow for forms in that view to be segmented into sections that would be amazing. Currently only allows to add new forms to the list, but there is no add section in the Form View column.
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Status:
New Ideas
Submitted on
Oct 04, 2023
07:28 AM
Submitted by
BCCreative
on
Oct 04, 2023
07:28 AM

Really. We need a form or an addition to the current form that allows for editing a current record as opposed to only being able to add a new record. I should be able to send a client a form that they can find their record in and update their data and not have it create a completely new record. Please. I hate that I've had to resort to paying another company in order to do this.
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Hi everyone, Pello here from Moonland. As an Airtable Gold Partner, we've developed some highly advanced tools in Airtable, including comprehensive ERPs and other intricate systems. While Airtable has provided us with a robust platform, there's one enhancement that could significantly elevate the user experience: leveraging bulk selection within Airtable interfaces for automations. What is the proposed idea/solution? The idea is to enable the use of bulk selections, made after applying filters in Airtable interfaces, to trigger automations. Currently, bulk selection in interfaces is limited to native functions like deleting rows. Extending this capability to automations would allow for more seamless and efficient workflows. How does it solve user problems? This enhancement would greatly improve the user experience by eliminating the need for cumbersome workarounds, such as using additional checkboxes, which complicate the UI/UX. With this feature, users could quickly select filtered records and apply automations directly, streamlining processes and saving valuable time. How was this validated? The limitation of the current workaround has been consistently noted by users who require more intuitive and efficient ways to manage bulk data operations. The existing process can be cumbersome and detracts from the overall user experience. By enabling bulk selection for automations, Airtable could offer a much more refined and user-friendly interface. Who is the target audience? This feature would be especially beneficial for users managing large datasets or complex workflows, such as people working in logistics or manufacturing (who use Airtable as an ERP). I’d love to hear your thoughts on this idea. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to create more effective tools. Thanks for taking the time to read this post! Pello
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Status:
New Ideas
Submitted on
Mar 17, 2024
10:35 AM
Submitted by
Jonathan_Culley
on
Mar 17, 2024
10:35 AM

I am trying to create a company budget database where all the accounts are in the main table (grid view), but some of them are subaccounts of other accounts (and others are sub-sub-accounts, etc.). All the parent/child relationships are between records in the same table. How do I display the data where the sub accounts are indented under their parent records and can roll up at each step of the hierarchy, if desired (including a calculated sum field) For example, 100 Personnel Costs ($250K) <-- This is a calculated roll-up from subaccounts 110 Salary & Wages ($200K) 120 Healthcare ($50K) 200 Facilities ($65K) <-- Calculated 210 Rent ($30K) 220 Maintenance ($20K) 230 Exterior ($15K) <-- Calculated 231 Grounds ($10K) 232 Signage ($5K) etc.... It would be nice to roll up the budgeted amounts for each subaccount into a field in its parent account. I tried the List view type, but that requires a relationship between records in two different tables.
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Status:
New Ideas
Submitted on
May 11, 2023
08:37 AM
Submitted by
Tyler_Thorson
on
May 11, 2023
08:37 AM

What is the proposed idea/solution? Allow users to assign different detail pages based on conditions. When a user expands a record from an interface, allow users to change which details page opens based on conditions of the expanded record. Setting the conditions could work using a UI similar to the one conditional coloring uses. What is the problem? There are many instances where I have records that share 90% of the same info, but based on some differences - such as Type or Status, need to be interacted with differently. For example, for my business we track furnishings and fixtures we refer to as "Items" for architectural projects. We need to ensure that certain pieces of information are recorded for each Item, but what pieces of information we need varies based on the Type of Item. There are so many different kinds of information that we need to record that we have as many as 120 different fields in our Items Table. ideally, we could show only those fields that apply based on a condition, in this case, the "Type" Field. I.E. If an item is of the "Plumbing" Type we want to see fields like "Fitting Diameter" and "Finish", but for an Item of the "Lighting" Type we would want to see fields such as "Input Voltage" or "Socket Type". Ideally we would be able to see all of the Items in one list, and simply have a different detail page open based on things like Phase or Type. At the moment, the only way to do this is to create a different interface page for each type of Item. This approach does not suit the way we need to organize the Items (Typically by Room), and we need to be able to see all the Items in one Grid or List, but be able to open a different Record Detail Page based on the "Type" Field. How does is solve the user's problems? In the attached images I included a simplified example of a Grocery Order Table. The Orders have different Types, and for each Type I created a Details Page that shows only the relevant fields based on that type. ( I am not a Grocer so forgive my goofy and incorrect examples of data) In the mock Interface Editor UI I made, users create different Record Detail Pages the same way they do now. They can then select an option for Conditional Detail Pages that functions exactly the same way that conditional color works: Users can add Detail Pages they want to open under specific conditions, assign those conditions to each Details Page, and specify their priority order and defaults. When a user clicks on a given record in an interface, which Record Detail Page opens is then dependent on the conditions assigned above. Other Notes: There are situations I have come across where this change would allow me to remove complex linked table set-ups that rely on automations to maintain and create links between records. I have one base where this change would remove around 200 automation runs per day, and significantly reduce the complexity of the base. Conclusion: Adding this feature would make a massive difference to Airtable's overall usability for my company, and would enable a wide variety of new use-cases that otherwise depend on more complex base structures.
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Status:
New Ideas
Submitted on
Dec 17, 2023
01:18 PM
Submitted by
Matthew_Carrano
on
Dec 17, 2023
01:18 PM

I often find myself needing to incorporate data from various databases into a single interface. While synchronizing data is an option, it often leads to cluttered databases filled with syncs that serve no other purpose than to support the interface. The goal of interfaces in Airtable is to offer an experience akin to using an app: seamless and integrated. However, the inability to draw data directly from multiple databases undermines this objective. The need to create multiple interfaces or syncs detracts from the system's cohesiveness. Furthermore, enhancing the left pane navigation with additional layering options would be highly beneficial. It would complement the capability to integrate data from various sources, further improving the system's functionality and user experience.
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