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## [The ability to reference Local Datasources and tables by variable](https://community.thunkable.com/t/the-ability-to-reference-local-datasources-and-tables-by-variable/2619217)

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**Author:** [@steve\_synopsis](https://community.thunkable.com/u/steve_synopsis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/the-ability-to-reference-local-datasources-and-tables-by-variable/2619217 "2023-09-28T23:55:06Z")

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It would be a great time and block saver if there was the option to reference local datasources and tables dynamically via variables. I have 35 tables and have to create separate blocks to populate each one from a JSON …

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## [Text\_to\_Speech component do not speak Arabic text](https://community.thunkable.com/t/text-to-speech-component-do-not-speak-arabic-text/564847)

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**Author:** [@saliwalproductiong](https://community.thunkable.com/u/saliwalproductiong)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2023, 11:21am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/text-to-speech-component-do-not-speak-arabic-text/564847 "2023-08-21T11:21:25Z")

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I am working on an Arabic translation app but the text\_to\_speech component does not speak the Arabic text. Any help on how to get the block to speak the Arabic text.

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## [Lock image aspect ratio](https://community.thunkable.com/t/lock-image-aspect-ratio/2618945)

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**Author:** [@steve\_synopsis](https://community.thunkable.com/u/steve_synopsis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/lock-image-aspect-ratio/2618945 "2023-09-28T17:33:05Z")

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It should be possible to lock the aspect ratio of an image by holding down either the Shift or Ctrl button while dragging a corner handle with the mouse.

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## [Is it possible to add widget](https://community.thunkable.com/t/is-it-possible-to-add-widget/2618004)

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**Author:** [@vishruth-ram](https://community.thunkable.com/u/vishruth-ram)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 8:38am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/is-it-possible-to-add-widget/2618004 "2023-09-28T08:38:09Z")

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Hi, I am making a weather app is it possible to add a widget to my home screen? (android )

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## [BLE component returns - "Characteristic read failed error"](https://community.thunkable.com/t/ble-component-returns-characteristic-read-failed-error/2615368)

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**Author:** [@karan.kajani27vhynr](https://community.thunkable.com/u/karan.kajani27vhynr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 6:52am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/ble-component-returns-characteristic-read-failed-error/2615368 "2023-09-28T06:52:22Z")

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Hello, I have been trying to create an app that receives byte array from a RaspberryPi controller. I know that Thunkable only allows READ property for a characteristic and I have set my characteristic to that. However, …

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## [Populate local datasource table dynamically](https://community.thunkable.com/t/populate-local-datasource-table-dynamically/2605749)

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**Author:** [@drmina2007er0sjg](https://community.thunkable.com/u/drmina2007er0sjg)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/populate-local-datasource-table-dynamically/2605749 "2023-09-27T18:58:09Z")

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Is it possible to update a local data source table dynamically based on a web api response or by by downloading data from a google sheet ,

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## [addGeoJson Can't Work](https://community.thunkable.com/t/addgeojson-cant-work/2609686)

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**Author:** [@maotou](https://community.thunkable.com/u/maotou)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/addgeojson-cant-work/2609686 "2023-09-27T15:26:19Z")

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An error occurs when using addGeoJson, and then the app crashes. https://x.thunkable.com/projectPage/6508fa6a4abc6308ba2840eb

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## [Best of luck to all indian coders](https://community.thunkable.com/t/best-of-luck-to-all-indian-coders/1485523)

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**Author:** [@eko.devs.apploroceo](https://community.thunkable.com/u/eko.devs.apploroceo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 10:18am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/best-of-luck-to-all-indian-coders/1485523 "2023-09-27T10:18:22Z")

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our half early exams are on next week tho still studying and i wanted to know how many children in this community are having half earlies. well best of luck to all who have so !!!

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## [How can I track if my app has been opened once already by the user](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-can-i-track-if-my-app-has-been-opened-once-already-by-the-user/2616155)

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**Author:** [@paarth.agarwalywe2](https://community.thunkable.com/u/paarth.agarwalywe2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 10:14am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-can-i-track-if-my-app-has-been-opened-once-already-by-the-user/2616155 "2023-09-27T10:14:36Z")

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Hey, I am a bit confused, I want to make some code that detects if the app has been opened more than once, and takes you to a different screen depending on that. I have no idea how to start, can some of you please help?

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## [Add item to simple list](https://community.thunkable.com/t/add-item-to-simple-list/2616127)

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**Author:** [@Giuseppe\_Geppo\_Catta](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Giuseppe_Geppo_Catta)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 9:03am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/add-item-to-simple-list/2616127 "2023-09-27T09:03:04Z")

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Hi, Simple problem I did not expect to encounter. I set a google sheet as Datasource. Then I get list of values for a column and I would like to show them in a simple list But it seems like the list i get is nit a li…

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## [Importing csv-file to local database](https://community.thunkable.com/t/importing-csv-file-to-local-database/2615273)

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**Author:** [@aregymapp](https://community.thunkable.com/u/aregymapp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 8:13am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/importing-csv-file-to-local-database/2615273 "2023-09-27T08:13:34Z")

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Hi everybody, is it possible to import a csv-file into the local database? Best wishes Woto

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## [How to import Python API to Thunkable?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-import-python-api-to-thunkable/2614624)

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**Author:** [@klugpufff](https://community.thunkable.com/u/klugpufff)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 8:09am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-import-python-api-to-thunkable/2614624 "2023-09-27T08:09:54Z")

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Hello there, I’m aware there’s no way to work with Python on Thunkable, however, the API I found is only written in Python (which is something I know nothing about). Is there any way that I can turn this Python code in …

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## [Search bar - dataview list?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/search-bar-dataview-list/2615159)

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**Author:** [@thomas.lorentzonsi](https://community.thunkable.com/u/thomas.lorentzonsi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/search-bar-dataview-list/2615159 "2023-09-26T21:19:57Z")

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Hi, I try to create a automatic search bar for a dataview list, but can get it to work. I have followed this tutorial https://community.thunkable.com/t/making-a-search-bar/60939 but compared with the tutorial I assume t…

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## [Sound Problems with Thunkable](https://community.thunkable.com/t/sound-problems-with-thunkable/2612947)

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**Author:** [@aregymapp](https://community.thunkable.com/u/aregymapp)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/sound-problems-with-thunkable/2612947 "2023-09-26T20:19:45Z")

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Hi everybody, I’m trying to get a sound to play. First I tried it as described here: but the sound wouldn’t stop now I tried ist like it’s described here: but the sound does not play at all. Here’s my code: I …

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## [Can you have a list view without an image?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/can-you-have-a-list-view-without-an-image/2612350)

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**Author:** [@pierre.demanbyd3x](https://community.thunkable.com/u/pierre.demanbyd3x)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/can-you-have-a-list-view-without-an-image/2612350 "2023-09-26T13:42:54Z")

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Hi, I am testing out a new project and have some idea about how I would like to display a list. I am still new to Thunkable, so I am not yet known with everything that is or is not possible. I am working on a project …

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## [Issues with Firebase](https://community.thunkable.com/t/issues-with-firebase/2614481)

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**Author:** [@elgran](https://community.thunkable.com/u/elgran)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/issues-with-firebase/2614481 "2023-09-26T13:29:00Z")

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Ive been trying to make a small app with firebase and when I start it on my laptop (preview), the firebase doesn’t work. It doesn’t even throw errors, it’s as if it wasn’t even integrated, but if I use it on my phone it …

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## [Open AI package doesn't work](https://community.thunkable.com/t/open-ai-package-doesnt-work/2610952)

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**Author:** [@vishruth-ram](https://community.thunkable.com/u/vishruth-ram)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/open-ai-package-doesnt-work/2610952 "2023-09-26T13:26:50Z")

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I have created an app that gets weather and sends it to GPT-3.5 and gets the response. I a not a beginner. I have entered the API key. It worked on chat.openai.com but it gives the result undefined here. ( this key is …

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## [Charts with Dynamic Data from Text Input](https://community.thunkable.com/t/charts-with-dynamic-data-from-text-input/2591153)

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**Author:** [@ancutza.frumuzache37](https://community.thunkable.com/u/ancutza.frumuzache37)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 3:19am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/charts-with-dynamic-data-from-text-input/2591153 "2023-09-26T03:19:08Z")

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I want to add a chart to my app that changes its data based on a text input. I’ve created the chart template and want to override the datasets. However, when I use the “join” block for “data 1” with the text input’s text…

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## [\[SOLVED\] When you meet the Endless loop while using the Thunkable（；´д｀）ゞ](https://community.thunkable.com/t/solved-when-you-meet-the-endless-loop-while-using-the-thunkable/2607030)

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**Author:** [@yihao\_wp0bze](https://community.thunkable.com/u/yihao_wp0bze)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 12:55am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/solved-when-you-meet-the-endless-loop-while-using-the-thunkable/2607030 "2023-09-26T00:55:54Z")

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This is the requirement to use the loop like while or count in Thunkable. But my codes fell into the Endless loop（；´д｀）ゞ I don’t know what’s wrong with it, which takes me 2h to find the problems but failed. Do yo…

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## [GraphQL error: There was a problem fetching the data, please check your input and try again](https://community.thunkable.com/t/graphql-error-there-was-a-problem-fetching-the-data-please-check-your-input-and-try-again/1042230)

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**Author:** [@maurizio.polverini89](https://community.thunkable.com/u/maurizio.polverini89)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/graphql-error-there-was-a-problem-fetching-the-data-please-check-your-input-and-try-again/1042230 "2023-09-25T21:36:27Z")

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Hi! I’m syncing my app to a Google Sheets file but when I try to connect it, it shows me this: GraphQL error: There was a problem fetching the data, please check your input and try again. The file has 4 pages: Foglio1…

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## [Face Reconize - help](https://community.thunkable.com/t/face-reconize-help/621340)

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**Author:** [@Fabio\_Caravieri](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Fabio_Caravieri)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/face-reconize-help/621340 "2023-09-25T21:04:07Z")

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I am working with two high school students. The idea is to build a facial recognition of students who are present in a classroom, as if it were a student card but using facial recognition. Something very simple. Somethin…

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## [\[Solved\] Where is the option fill container?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/solved-where-is-the-option-fill-container/2611249)

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**Author:** [@jksadmginvbt](https://community.thunkable.com/u/jksadmginvbt)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/solved-where-is-the-option-fill-container/2611249 "2023-09-25T19:07:58Z")

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Hi there, I tried to find in the community but I couldn’t find. Where is the option to set “height 100%” or fill container on Thunkable? I tried to see using drag and drop, old ui, but I cant find. If I add the % on H o…

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## [How To create a dynamic QR code which changes automatically after each scan or after an interval](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-create-a-dynamic-qr-code-which-changes-automatically-after-each-scan-or-after-an-interval/2608584)

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**Author:** [@sakshamgoyal4031](https://community.thunkable.com/u/sakshamgoyal4031)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-create-a-dynamic-qr-code-which-changes-automatically-after-each-scan-or-after-an-interval/2608584 "2023-09-25T18:54:31Z")

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I want to make an app (admin + user) in which admin will open app and qr code will be generated and when user scan to that qr it should be changed either after interval 15-30 seconds or after each scan and I want that th…

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## [Why webview is opening links \_blank on website externally?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/why-webview-is-opening-links-blank-on-website-externally/2612933)

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**Author:** [@jksadmginvbt](https://community.thunkable.com/u/jksadmginvbt)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/why-webview-is-opening-links-blank-on-website-externally/2612933 "2023-09-25T17:03:14Z")

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Hi there, I don’t know why Webviewer is opening links \_blank (new tab) in the website externally on Android. On IOS it’s opening internally, but on Android it’s opening exterlly, how can I change this? If I cant’t, doe…

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## [How to return url webview realtime?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-return-url-webview-realtime/2612793)

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**Author:** [@jksadmginvbt](https://community.thunkable.com/u/jksadmginvbt)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-return-url-webview-realtime/2612793 "2023-09-25T16:18:58Z")

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Hi there, I really want to have the urls from webview in realtime as soon as the users click on website in webview, I achieved this on IOS using TIMER, but I I’d like to get it using another alternative. Could you guys g…

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## [Issue with upgrading from a previous installed version of an app](https://community.thunkable.com/t/issue-with-upgrading-from-a-previous-installed-version-of-an-app/2595899)

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**Author:** [@finbarr.mccarthytl32](https://community.thunkable.com/u/finbarr.mccarthytl32)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/issue-with-upgrading-from-a-previous-installed-version-of-an-app/2595899 "2023-09-25T15:14:27Z")

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I created an apk Android build (version 28) and downloaded it to my phone. This version worked on Web Viewer. I launched the app and it stopped on a block that clears a table. All tables used by the app are cleared in…

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## [iOS build freezing - Android apk install working perfectly](https://community.thunkable.com/t/ios-build-freezing-android-apk-install-working-perfectly/2595912)

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**Author:** [@finbarr.mccarthytl32](https://community.thunkable.com/u/finbarr.mccarthytl32)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/ios-build-freezing-android-apk-install-working-perfectly/2595912 "2023-09-25T15:09:27Z")

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I tested an apk on my Android phone and got it working. Without changing any code, I creating an iOS build which installed successfully via TestFlight. However, the app is hanging after downloading data that is being u…

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## [Colors in stored variables](https://community.thunkable.com/t/colors-in-stored-variables/2602843)

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**Author:** [@frederikdeclercq44o1](https://community.thunkable.com/u/frederikdeclercq44o1)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/colors-in-stored-variables/2602843 "2023-09-25T14:06:16Z")

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I’m an absolute beginner. I have a button and want the App to save the last clicked color of the button, so when I close and reopen the App I know what the last button was, that was clicked. Because of the difference …

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## [How to hide the video player from users?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-hide-the-video-player-from-users/2611872)

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**Author:** [@klugpufff](https://community.thunkable.com/u/klugpufff)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 5:07am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-hide-the-video-player-from-users/2611872 "2023-09-25T05:07:26Z")

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Hi! I read this question here before, but as it wasn’t answered I’m asking it too. I want to add a video to display the logo of my app in the home page, but I don’t want the video player to be visible and clickable to u…

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## [List Viewer Item](https://community.thunkable.com/t/list-viewer-item/2608159)

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**Author:** [@aregymapp](https://community.thunkable.com/u/aregymapp)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/list-viewer-item/2608159 "2023-09-24T20:38:06Z")

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Hello everybody, I searched a lot about this question, but could’nt find the answer. How can I change the colour or size of the separating line between two Items in the List Viewer? Best wishes Woto

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