How to manage app data in Glide’s Data Editor?

Discover smart tips for handling your app’s data with Glide’s Data Editor. Get advice on how to organize, edit, and fine-tune your data effortlessly in Glide.

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Overview

Navigating the Glide Data Editor means mastering its interface and tools to easily manage, tweak, and view your app's data. Get comfortable with columns, rows, and a mix of data types, plus find out how to filter, sort, and calculate with ease. Learn ways to connect data from places like Google Sheets and Glide Tables, and figure out how to create data relationships for more intricate setups. This guide will smooth out your data management, making building apps a breeze and way more intuitive.

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How to manage app data in Glide’s Data Editor?

Step 1: Access Glide’s Data Editor

Fire up Glide and head over to your project.
Hit the Data button down at the bottom-left corner of the Glide interface.

Step 2: Understanding the Interface

Take a look at the tabular layout, kinda like a spreadsheet.
Columns are your data fields, and rows are the individual records.

Step 3: Adding New Columns

Click the "+" icon at the end of the columns.
Pick the type of data you want to add (Text, Number, Date/Time, etc.).
Give your new column a name and set any extra configurations if needed.

Step 4: Editing Column Properties

Click on the column header to select it.
Click the gear icon that pops up to open the column settings.
Change the name, type, or any other property as you like.

Step 5: Adding New Rows

Scroll down to the bottom of the data table.
Click the empty row at the end to start entering new data.
Fill in the required fields for the new row.

Step 6: Importing Data

Click the "+" icon on the top-right of the data editor.
Select "Import Data" and choose your file format (CSV or Google Sheets).
Follow the prompts to upload and map your data fields accordingly.

Step 7: Deleting Data

To delete a column, click the header to select it, then click the trash icon.
To delete a row, select the row number on the left, then press the trash icon.

Step 8: Managing Relations

Add a "Relation" column to link data between different sheets or tables.
Specify the linking criteria and set up the relationship details.
Use this to create advanced functionalities where data from multiple sources interconnect.

Step 9: Using Math Columns

Add a "Math Column" to perform calculations.
Input the formula and define the columns to be used in calculations.
This helps in dynamically generating values based on existing data.

Step 10: Creating Custom Actions

Add an "Action" column to define what happens when a user interacts with data.
Select from available actions like navigating to a screen, updating data, etc.
Configure the action settings according to the app’s requirements.

Step 11: Syncing Data

Make sure your data sources (Google Sheets, Airtable, etc.) are properly linked.
Any changes made within the Data Editor will sync automatically with the linked sources.
Verify that data is correctly reflected both in Glide and in the linked data source.

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