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How to create a goal tracker in Glide?

Discover how to easily craft a goal tracker in Glide. Follow a detailed guide to set up, customize, and monitor your objectives smoothly using this powerful app.

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Overview

Building a goal tracker in Glide is a great way to mix functionality with a design that's easy to use. Glide’s user-friendly interface makes it simple for anyone, even those with almost no coding knowledge, to create robust applications. This guide covers key steps. It explains how to set up data in Google Sheets. It walks you through designing the layout in Glide, adding interactive features like checklists and progress bars, and making sure everything updates in real time. When done, you'll have a unique, working goal tracker to keep you or your team on track.

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How to create a goal tracker in Glide?

Step 1: Sign Up and Log In

  1. Head over to the Glide website.
  2. If you’re new, sign up for an account. If you already have one, just log in.

Step 2: Create a New Project

  1. On the dashboard, hit the "New Project" button.
  2. Choose "From Google Sheet" to link a new Google Sheets document or pick an existing one.

Step 3: Set Up Your Google Sheet

  1. Open up your Google Sheets document.
  2. Create a new sheet and name it "Goals".
  3. Add these columns: Goal, Description, Target Date, Progress, Status.

Step 4: Design the User Interface

  1. Once your Google Sheet is linked, head back to Glide.
  2. Glide will whip up a basic interface using the data in the "Goals" sheet.
  3. Customize the layout by dragging and arranging components like Text, Images, and Buttons. Have fun with it!

Step 5: Configure Data Display

  1. Click on the tab that matches your "Goals" sheet.
  2. Set up the screen to show a list of goals.
  3. Click the "+" button to add components like Text, Image, or Progress Bars.
  4. Link each component to the right data in your sheet. For example, link a Text component to the Goal column.

Step 6: Add Forms for New Goals

  1. Add a button that lets users add new goals.
  2. Set the button action to "Show Form Screen".
  3. In the form, add fields that match the columns in your Google Sheet (e.g., Goal, Description, Target Date, Progress, Status).

Step 7: Enable Goal Editing

  1. Select an item in the list of goals.
  2. Enable the "Edit" action so users can update goal details.
  3. Make sure each field in the editing form is linked to the correct column in your Google Sheets.

Step 8: Add Progress Tracking

  1. Add a "Progress Bar" component to show the goal progress.
  2. Link the Progress Bar to the Progress column in your Google Sheet.
  3. Set the Progress Bar’s range based on your needs (e.g., 0 to 100%).

Step 9: Customize Goal Status

  1. Add a dropdown or choice component to select the goal status.
  2. Fill it with options like "Not Started", "In Progress", and "Completed".
  3. Link this component to the Status column in your Google Sheet.

Step 10: Publish and Share

  1. Once you’re happy with the design and functionality, click the "Publish" button.
  2. Share the app URL with users or integrate it into your website or team workspace.

Make sure to test the goal tracker thoroughly to ensure that all functionalities—such as adding, editing, and tracking progress—work seamlessly before sharing the final version.

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