How to create a workflow to update a repeating group in Bubble.io?

Learn how to create a workflow in Bubble.io to dynamically update a repeating group with user data, from setup and design to refreshing your content effectively.

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Overview

Creating a workflow to update a repeating group in Bubble.io involves a few straightforward steps. First, set up your repeating group by adding it to your Bubble.io page and specifying the type of content and data source. Then, create your data structure with the necessary fields. Next, design the repeating group cells to display your data. Build an updating workflow triggered by events like button clicks. Finally, refresh the repeating group to show updated data and test your workflow to ensure everything functions smoothly. Optional conditional formatting can enhance your cells based on specific criteria.

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How to create a workflow to update a repeating group in Bubble.io?

Creating a Workflow to Update a Repeating Group in Bubble.io Step 1: Set up Your Repeating Group

Open your Bubble.io project and navigate to the page where you want to add a repeating group.
Drag and drop the "Repeating Group" element onto your page.
In the Properties window, define the type of content you want the repeating group to display. For example, if you're displaying a list of users, set the type of content to "User."
Set the data source to the appropriate list. For instance, if you want to display all users, set the data source to "Do a search for Users."

Step 2: Create the Data Structure

Navigate to the Data tab in your Bubble editor.
Ensure that you have the necessary data types and fields to store the information you want to display in the repeating group. For example, if you're displaying user data, make sure you have a data type called "User" with fields like "Name," "Email," etc.

Step 3: Design the Repeating Group Cells

Click on a cell within the repeating group to design what each cell will look like.
Drag and drop elements such as text, images, or buttons into the cell to display the data you want. For instance, you can add a text element and set its content to "Current cell's User's Name" to display the name of each user.

Step 4: Create an Updating Workflow

Creating a workflow to update the repeating group involves adding data or making changes to your database that will reflect in the group. To begin, switch to the "Workflow" tab in your Bubble editor.
Click on "Add an event" to specify what triggers the workflow. For example, "When a button is clicked."
Select the button you want to trigger the update, and set the condition if necessary.
Click on "Add an action" to specify what will happen when the event is triggered.
If you're adding a new item to the repeating group, choose "Data (Things) → Create a new thing."
Specify the type of thing you're creating. For instance, if you're adding a new user, select "User."
Set the relevant fields for the new item. For example, set the "Name" field to the value of an input box on your page (`Input Name's value`).

Step 5: Refresh the Repeating Group

After adding or modifying data, you need to refresh the repeating group to show the updated data. This can be done by adding another action in the same workflow.
Click on "Add an action" and select "Element Actions → Display list."
Choose the repeating group you want to update from the dropdown list.
Set the data source to the relevant list. For example, "Do a search for Users." This will re-fetch the list of users and update the repeating group accordingly.

Optional: Conditional Formatting

Conditional formatting can highlight or alter the appearance of repeating group cells based on specific conditions. To add conditional formatting, click on a cell inside your repeating group.
In the properties window, click the “Conditional” tab.
Add a new condition and set the criteria. For example, "When Current cell's User's Age > 18."
Define the style changes you want to apply, such as changing the background color or text style.

Testing Your Workflow

Run your Bubble application in preview mode.
Trigger the workflow (e.g., by clicking the button).
Verify that the repeating group updates as expected, displaying the new or modified data.

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