# Questions about Thunkable X

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## [How do I change the screen orientation?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-do-i-change-the-screen-orientation/1091620)

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**Author:** [@rajvishah167p](https://community.thunkable.com/u/rajvishah167p)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 9:13am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-do-i-change-the-screen-orientation/1091620 "2021-02-12T09:13:46Z")

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I tried scrolling down and clicking landscape instead of portrait, but it still shows the screen in portrait. How do I fix this?

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## [Call date input vs current day of the month](https://community.thunkable.com/t/call-date-input-vs-current-day-of-the-month/3310298)

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**Author:** [@ant\_1](https://community.thunkable.com/u/ant_1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 5:22am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/call-date-input-vs-current-day-of-the-month/3310298 "2024-10-31T05:22:53Z")

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hi, i was trying to compare the current day vs the selected day so that the user has to pick today and won’t allow them to go to the next step if they pick another date. here are my blocks: but for some reason the m…

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## [Determine text based on check box value](https://community.thunkable.com/t/determine-text-based-on-check-box-value/3310499)

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**Author:** [@asyaozkan316cue5eq](https://community.thunkable.com/u/asyaozkan316cue5eq)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 2:25am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/determine-text-based-on-check-box-value/3310499 "2024-10-31T02:25:17Z")

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I want the checkbox, when ticked, to show up as completely as a part of a button on a separate screen, how do I do that?

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## [There was a problem fetching the data, please check your input and try again](https://community.thunkable.com/t/there-was-a-problem-fetching-the-data-please-check-your-input-and-try-again/3166828)

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**Author:** [@tmcakeed7830](https://community.thunkable.com/u/tmcakeed7830)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/there-was-a-problem-fetching-the-data-please-check-your-input-and-try-again/3166828 "2024-10-30T19:50:43Z")

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I have searched this topic. I have deleted the Google sheet and re-created a much simpler one with text only and without picture/public link. I have removed the access and re-added it again in Google and Thunkable. I h…

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## [App for a science project](https://community.thunkable.com/t/app-for-a-science-project/3309274)

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**Author:** [@curzuafarias4ph](https://community.thunkable.com/u/curzuafarias4ph)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 3:47am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/app-for-a-science-project/3309274 "2024-10-30T03:47:30Z")

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I’ve been trying for a couple of days to shape an app we’re working on for a health sciences project to help relieve stress. The truth is I’m new to this platform, and it’s somehow more complicated for me than programmin…

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## [Experiences in App Development with Thunkable](https://community.thunkable.com/t/experiences-in-app-development-with-thunkable/3308456)

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**Author:** [@hayriaki12th12me](https://community.thunkable.com/u/hayriaki12th12me)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/experiences-in-app-development-with-thunkable/3308456 "2024-10-29T14:29:42Z")

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Hello everyone, This is a great space for those who develop apps using Thunkable! I’d love to hear about your experiences, the challenges you faced, and any tips you’ve learned along the way. I’m particularly curious ab…

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## [How to create a slide show](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-create-a-slide-show/3308635)

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**Author:** [@youngboyzrecord9sr2n](https://community.thunkable.com/u/youngboyzrecord9sr2n)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-create-a-slide-show/3308635 "2024-10-29T14:21:54Z")

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Hi please I want to create a slide show of this together This and this I want them to slide to the left in specific time.

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## [PROBLEMS UPDATING VALUES IN A GOOGLE SHEET DATABASE](https://community.thunkable.com/t/problems-updating-values-in-a-google-sheet-database/3306905)

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**Author:** [@aleisrael9591ytizd](https://community.thunkable.com/u/aleisrael9591ytizd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/problems-updating-values-in-a-google-sheet-database/3306905 "2024-10-29T12:51:12Z")

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Good evening everyone, how are you? I’m making an app on the page and I’m having some problems doing something simple but since I’m still quite new I think I’m doing something stupid. What I want to do is to update a v…

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## [Detect first time user](https://community.thunkable.com/t/detect-first-time-user/3302945)

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**Author:** [@shon](https://community.thunkable.com/u/shon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/detect-first-time-user/3302945 "2024-10-29T12:24:08Z")

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I want to detect first time users signing in with apple authentication, firebase and google to direct them to the “complete your profile process” If they are returning users I’d like to navigate them to the home page. I…

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## [Data sources options](https://community.thunkable.com/t/data-sources-options/3304468)

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**Author:** [@qusay.121.jo9ygwjd](https://community.thunkable.com/u/qusay.121.jo9ygwjd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/data-sources-options/3304468 "2024-10-29T12:17:10Z")

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How can I give an order to create this group of elements on one page according to the number of data rows in Google Sheets?

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## [How to access image taken by thunkable Camera by ChatGPT](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-access-image-taken-by-thunkable-camera-by-chatgpt/3304715)

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**Author:** [@alex2013.niuhl54uc](https://community.thunkable.com/u/alex2013.niuhl54uc)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 11:35am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-access-image-taken-by-thunkable-camera-by-chatgpt/3304715 "2024-10-29T11:35:00Z")

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I am trying to create an app, that can take a picture and generate image information through ChatGPT. Below is the detailed information: I can create a picture but when click “Generate text”, it showed: "It seems…

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## [Chain (get) a single record in AitTable table via "Autonumber" field](https://community.thunkable.com/t/chain-get-a-single-record-in-aittable-table-via-autonumber-field/3293728)

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**Author:** [@gm.cellinig8f](https://community.thunkable.com/u/gm.cellinig8f)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/chain-get-a-single-record-in-aittable-table-via-autonumber-field/3293728 "2024-10-28T18:01:30Z")

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Hi This is the AirTable table: The atlID is an autnumber field. In my project, I’d like to chain a single record using that field: The app variable atletiID is the value of chain. But the response in empty… W…

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## [\[SOLVED\] Issue. Reload Screen automatically](https://community.thunkable.com/t/solved-issue-reload-screen-automatically/3286575)

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**Author:** [@robonautas.spiv2kr8](https://community.thunkable.com/u/robonautas.spiv2kr8)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/solved-issue-reload-screen-automatically/3286575 "2024-10-28T15:08:23Z")

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Hello. I have a problem with my app when I export it as an apk that does not happend in the live option (thunkable app). The installed apk export reload screen exactly every 5 minutes. The problem with the restart is …

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## [Thunkable order to firebase (always new order)](https://community.thunkable.com/t/thunkable-order-to-firebase-always-new-order/3296554)

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**Author:** [@poikakoiraf7f5bs](https://community.thunkable.com/u/poikakoiraf7f5bs)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/thunkable-order-to-firebase-always-new-order/3296554 "2024-10-25T19:45:00Z")

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Hello! i been now stuck for 3 days with firebase. my project is about making orders and customer sends order to firebase. all this is working fine but i have no idea how make new order to firebase, it just replaces o…

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## [Random slide when pressing a button](https://community.thunkable.com/t/random-slide-when-pressing-a-button/3300419)

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**Author:** [@gigilincan21lg5bax](https://community.thunkable.com/u/gigilincan21lg5bax)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/random-slide-when-pressing-a-button/3300419 "2024-10-27T20:14:17Z")

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I couldnt find anything for my question, i want if i press a button that the app sends me to a random page, like from 4 to 14 only thanks

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## [Who could advise me on how apply this code-logic in the BLOCKS section of Thunkable](https://community.thunkable.com/t/who-could-advise-me-on-how-apply-this-code-logic-in-the-blocks-section-of-thunkable/3284948)

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**Author:** [@priozersk-denisi1kre](https://community.thunkable.com/u/priozersk-denisi1kre)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 7:33am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/who-could-advise-me-on-how-apply-this-code-logic-in-the-blocks-section-of-thunkable/3284948 "2024-10-27T07:33:20Z")

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When Button.Click set global inputWord to TextInput.Text // Get user input if inputWord in glossary set Label for translation to glossary\[inputWord\].translation // Show translation set Label for example to glos…

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## [Struggling to connect to Firebase](https://community.thunkable.com/t/struggling-to-connect-to-firebase/3239381)

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**Author:** [@ama-hjelp6rgu77](https://community.thunkable.com/u/ama-hjelp6rgu77)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 6:58am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/struggling-to-connect-to-firebase/3239381 "2024-10-27T06:58:37Z")

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Cloud Variables Firebase Connection issue: Check API key and Database URL. Refer to our docs for more information. I get this everytime i try to connect my app to Firebase. I have tried on 4 different projects. I have …

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## [Who could help me with fixing the web API returning "null" every time?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/who-could-help-me-with-fixing-the-web-api-returning-null-every-time/3301421)

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**Author:** [@nishkactyr1dq](https://community.thunkable.com/u/nishkactyr1dq)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/who-could-help-me-with-fixing-the-web-api-returning-null-every-time/3301421 "2024-10-26T15:24:26Z")

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I’m new to Thunkable, and as a student I am in a rush to finish a project due tomorrow. The below is whatever code I have which should be functional as I followed the Thunkable youtube tutorial for connecting Web APIs, b…

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## [Counting a Db with specific row IDs?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/counting-a-db-with-specific-row-ids/3300635)

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**Author:** [@nuuzonessqnzvv](https://community.thunkable.com/u/nuuzonessqnzvv)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 10:08am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/counting-a-db-with-specific-row-ids/3300635 "2024-10-26T10:08:22Z")

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I’m confused, please help! I am filtering a large Db to order 1st/2nd/3rd place under certain conditions. Using the count block I have determined the list of row IDs that fit into my sub-category, these row IDs are stor…

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## [How to clear a canvas?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-clear-a-canvas/987976)

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**Author:** [@astrangecat](https://community.thunkable.com/u/astrangecat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 6:31am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-clear-a-canvas/987976 "2024-10-26T06:31:20Z")

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I’m making a paint app with a background image to color in. I’m using the canvas and using touch drawing. I have a button that should clear the whole canvas but don’t know how to do it. How do I clear all the touch drawi…

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## [Web Preview Worked Perfectly But Not Working In Live Test On Device](https://community.thunkable.com/t/web-preview-worked-perfectly-but-not-working-in-live-test-on-device/3296890)

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**Author:** [@rahadyan](https://community.thunkable.com/u/rahadyan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/web-preview-worked-perfectly-but-not-working-in-live-test-on-device/3296890 "2024-10-25T20:03:34Z")

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I have a problem in my project. I use a webview which i set a list of 3 links using blocks, and it determined by app variable. The problem is, when i check the blocks using web preview, it is worked perfectly, but when i…

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## [Bug When I use blocks "wait 3 seconds"](https://community.thunkable.com/t/bug-when-i-use-blocks-wait-3-seconds/3293939)

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**Author:** [@rahadyan](https://community.thunkable.com/u/rahadyan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/bug-when-i-use-blocks-wait-3-seconds/3293939 "2024-10-25T14:49:07Z")

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Hi, i have some problem, can you help me? I have screen which shows image, i made the image turns every 3 seconds using block (i name it “index”) variable and lists. I connect the image to a new screen which led the use…

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## [Thunkable Quiz App Issues with Navigation and White Screen](https://community.thunkable.com/t/thunkable-quiz-app-issues-with-navigation-and-white-screen/3297011)

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**Author:** [@sophijosephine25grk0](https://community.thunkable.com/u/sophijosephine25grk0)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/thunkable-quiz-app-issues-with-navigation-and-white-screen/3297011 "2024-10-25T14:10:50Z")

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Hey everyone, I’m currently in a computer science course where I’m developing a quiz app for a project using Thunkable. I need help with two buttons: the next button should navigate through five questions, and the reset…

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## [Age old topic but not finding any solutions - Image to Base64 in DnD builder](https://community.thunkable.com/t/age-old-topic-but-not-finding-any-solutions-image-to-base64-in-dnd-builder/3294858)

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**Author:** [@tim.casson.smithpc](https://community.thunkable.com/u/tim.casson.smithpc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 11:10am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/age-old-topic-but-not-finding-any-solutions-image-to-base64-in-dnd-builder/3294858 "2024-10-25T11:10:24Z")

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Hi, I’ll go straight to the point here, is there really no URL or image to base64 conversion method in the DnD builder? I am in need of this for an app I am building as the image will be parsed to Google Vision API whic…

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## [Play Video Does Not Work](https://community.thunkable.com/t/play-video-does-not-work/3294109)

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**Author:** [@ant\_1](https://community.thunkable.com/u/ant_1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 3:24am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/play-video-does-not-work/3294109 "2024-10-25T03:24:11Z")

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Hey guys hope all is well. Could anyone figure out why my video is not playing? My button’s code is: when play clicked set Video 1's play to true But for some reason it does not play? Is it the video itself or the actua…

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## [Problem about random image](https://community.thunkable.com/t/problem-about-random-image/3294790)

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**Author:** [@catalinpopescu998vep](https://community.thunkable.com/u/catalinpopescu998vep)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/problem-about-random-image/3294790 "2024-10-24T22:57:54Z")

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Hello! I have a problem with my app, i initialize an app , i put the variable and when i tell the app to show me a random image from that app, sometimes is not working, it shows only 1 image from 2 how i set it. Can some…

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## [how load data viewer grid](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-load-data-viewer-grid/3298374)

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**Author:** [@che2k24c8qa1eq](https://community.thunkable.com/u/che2k24c8qa1eq)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-load-data-viewer-grid/3298374 "2024-10-24T20:00:09Z")

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If there are about 10000 rows of data in a data viewer grid that we include in the application, how will those data be loaded? What I want to know is whether all the data are loaded at once or from the highest row to the…

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## [Centering a Module on the Screen](https://community.thunkable.com/t/centering-a-module-on-the-screen/3295734)

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**Author:** [@robert.heatonxc](https://community.thunkable.com/u/robert.heatonxc)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/centering-a-module-on-the-screen/3295734 "2024-10-24T13:41:46Z")

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I have created a module to be used as a navigation bar along the bottom of our app. Because it is a group, it forces me to choose an X value on the screen, and right now X is from the left of the screen, not the center. …

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## [Did Firebase Databse URL format change?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/did-firebase-databse-url-format-change/3210280)

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**Author:** [@joemoukarzel88skm4pi](https://community.thunkable.com/u/joemoukarzel88skm4pi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 8:57am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/did-firebase-databse-url-format-change/3210280 "2024-09-24T08:57:20Z")

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I’m trying to set up Firebase to test a feature. I created a project, web app and database within firebase. Following Thunakble Docs instructions, the Firebase database URL should be: https://projectId.firebaseio.com - N…

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## [Ble not working and nothing chage](https://community.thunkable.com/t/ble-not-working-and-nothing-chage/3265354)

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**Author:** [@Arebolledo](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Arebolledo)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/ble-not-working-and-nothing-chage/3265354 "2024-10-23T18:16:21Z")

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hi there i have a code does just work and then not work anymore and i not touch nothing and the codes not conect to the device, i just conect to app inventor for reading ble and work i’ts not hardware problem and i can r…

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