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## [Local Vars with Functions](https://community.thunkable.com/t/local-vars-with-functions/1434872)

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**Author:** [@jonathonschnoor6x4b5](https://community.thunkable.com/u/jonathonschnoor6x4b5)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/local-vars-with-functions/1434872 "2021-08-06T15:52:58Z")

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Thunkable doesn’t have local vars anymore, so this is a really easy way to make some!

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## [DVL or DVG's height settings](https://community.thunkable.com/t/dvl-or-dvgs-height-settings/1431217)

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**Author:** [@Tommaso](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Tommaso)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/dvl-or-dvgs-height-settings/1431217 "2021-08-06T15:09:39Z")

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Hi, I am working with Data List and Grid viewers and noticed that if the height is set to fit contents everything seems going smoothly - however, if the height is set to fill container the list shows only 10 items. I h…

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## [Airtable and Thunkable - accessing a specific row](https://community.thunkable.com/t/airtable-and-thunkable-accessing-a-specific-row/1434647)

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**Author:** [@WashboardSam](https://community.thunkable.com/u/WashboardSam)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/airtable-and-thunkable-accessing-a-specific-row/1434647 "2021-08-06T13:48:28Z")

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Hello, I am really struggling with Airtable and Thunkable… I am building a prototype for an app that has an Airtable connected to it. Users will be able to log in and access their (and only their) information from Airt…

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## [Can an object name have a decimal point?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/can-an-object-name-have-a-decimal-point/1434613)

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**Author:** [@overshield](https://community.thunkable.com/u/overshield)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/can-an-object-name-have-a-decimal-point/1434613 "2021-08-06T13:14:08Z")

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I simply want an object field to have a period or dot in the name on Firebase. I see where it says invalid character but it seems strange to not be possible. Thanks everyone

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## [Modified app for assignment 1.1](https://community.thunkable.com/t/modified-app-for-assignment-1-1/1434127)

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**Author:** [@bhavnaresh6070t9kkh](https://community.thunkable.com/u/bhavnaresh6070t9kkh)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/modified-app-for-assignment-1-1/1434127 "2021-08-06T12:57:47Z")

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I have created combination of translator app and text to speech. My app is having 3 buttons namely speak, translate and clear. text input typed by user can be traslated and speak button when clicked ,it will read out th…

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## [Remove item from firebase using cloud variables](https://community.thunkable.com/t/remove-item-from-firebase-using-cloud-variables/1432420)

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**Author:** [@andreas.sjdtomypv](https://community.thunkable.com/u/andreas.sjdtomypv)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 11:33am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/remove-item-from-firebase-using-cloud-variables/1432420 "2021-08-06T11:33:27Z")

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Hi I am trying to build (rebuild) my app using cloud variables for practice. It’s a really basic app, with functions like add items to a list, remove items from the list and edit items in the list. So far it works fine…

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## [Convert Text Input to int/ How to make numeric input that can be used for Math](https://community.thunkable.com/t/convert-text-input-to-int-how-to-make-numeric-input-that-can-be-used-for-math/921118)

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**Author:** [@rohan.narahari35ad](https://community.thunkable.com/u/rohan.narahari35ad)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 10:39am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/convert-text-input-to-int-how-to-make-numeric-input-that-can-be-used-for-math/921118 "2021-08-06T10:39:08Z")

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Hi, I am making an app that requires adding a certain number of points equal to the number given in a text input box. Now that’s not possible because text input converts it into a string. Please answer if you know any so…

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## [Multi-User Home Page HELP](https://community.thunkable.com/t/multi-user-home-page-help/1432660)

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**Author:** [@kareem](https://community.thunkable.com/u/kareem)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 8:33am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/multi-user-home-page-help/1432660 "2021-08-06T08:33:50Z")

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Hi all, So after searching the community and docs for some time, I have been unable to solve this problem and hoped someone could help out. I am testing out an app where someone logs in (firebase authentication), it tak…

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## [Download -\> Download Android, feature NOT WORKING!](https://community.thunkable.com/t/download-download-android-feature-not-working/1428241)

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**Author:** [@bhavtoshsharma](https://community.thunkable.com/u/bhavtoshsharma)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 7:48am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/download-download-android-feature-not-working/1428241 "2021-08-06T07:48:27Z")

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Hello all I am a free member and I having a severe issue regarding unable to download the “apk for android”. After clicked the “Download Android” button and popup message at top right section is not showing. I have tri…

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## [Button on Canvas?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/button-on-canvas/1432997)

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**Author:** [@jonathonschnoor6x4b5](https://community.thunkable.com/u/jonathonschnoor6x4b5)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/button-on-canvas/1432997 "2021-08-05T22:12:37Z")

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So, I really wanted a button over my canvas, which is easy enough to do in the Drag and Drop. But, how could I do it in the old one? (Wanted to use the old one because it has some stuff the newer version doesn’t have.)

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## [Remaking an alert block](https://community.thunkable.com/t/remaking-an-alert-block/1433187)

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**Author:** [@danieljsmith1011po](https://community.thunkable.com/u/danieljsmith1011po)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/remaking-an-alert-block/1433187 "2021-08-05T20:34:03Z")

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I am trying to replicate this set of blocks on Thunkable. This is from MIT using the Notifier function. First, is the Alert component the same as the Notifier component on MIT? Second, Thunkable doesnt have the .AfterCho…

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## [How can I refer button.text (clone one)](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-can-i-refer-button-text-clone-one/1432110)

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**Author:** [@yinnatthachatfly](https://community.thunkable.com/u/yinnatthachatfly)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-can-i-refer-button-text-clone-one/1432110 "2021-08-05T13:57:36Z")

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I do clone button and it’s text shown difference. I want to read text on each button . How should I do?

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## [Is there a limit on the number of projects you can create?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/is-there-a-limit-on-the-number-of-projects-you-can-create/961684)

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**Author:** [@shreshtdugar23oct-23](https://community.thunkable.com/u/shreshtdugar23oct-23)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/is-there-a-limit-on-the-number-of-projects-you-can-create/961684 "2021-08-05T13:29:36Z")

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I have a question…For people who do not use thunkable pro how many limited projects can they make?? #thunkable #limitedprojects #queryonthunkable #notthunkablepro

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## [Simple Frustating JSON](https://community.thunkable.com/t/simple-frustating-json/1430454)

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**Author:** [@darw821k](https://community.thunkable.com/u/darw821k)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/simple-frustating-json/1430454 "2021-08-05T13:00:09Z")

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Hello, Can someone help, how to get the value of this JSON response? I cannot use index position, since the position is not always the same. So, using the { “attribute\_key” : “value” } is the best. My question is, ho…

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## [Soemone remixed my app](https://community.thunkable.com/t/soemone-remixed-my-app/1430814)

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**Author:** [@dontmesswithmycrow5](https://community.thunkable.com/u/dontmesswithmycrow5)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/soemone-remixed-my-app/1430814 "2021-08-05T12:43:31Z")

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It shows that my app has been “remixed one time” Does that mean that someone just copy pasted my app? Because it took a lot of time to get my app ready :frowning: What can I do about it?..

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## [Make copy -\> Save copy error](https://community.thunkable.com/t/make-copy-save-copy-error/1428256)

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**Author:** [@bhavtoshsharma](https://community.thunkable.com/u/bhavtoshsharma)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 10:44am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/make-copy-save-copy-error/1428256 "2021-08-05T10:44:34Z")

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Hello all, When i try “make copy” option, i see error popup saying: Save copy error. Cannot convert undefined or null to object. I closed my browser, tab and restarted computer but error persists. I cant copy any pro…

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## [\[Superpost\] Can I use a button to close an app?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-can-i-use-a-button-to-close-an-app/11747)

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**Author:** [@giorgiospugnesi](https://community.thunkable.com/u/giorgiospugnesi)\
**Replies:** 78\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 8:19am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/superpost-can-i-use-a-button-to-close-an-app/11747 "2021-08-05T08:19:22Z")

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There’s a way to close an iOs app clicking on a button or similar? Something like:

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## [\[Solved\] Help with opening my project](https://community.thunkable.com/t/solved-help-with-opening-my-project/1431509)

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**Author:** [@yinnatthachatfly](https://community.thunkable.com/u/yinnatthachatfly)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 7:45am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/solved-help-with-opening-my-project/1431509 "2021-08-05T07:45:05Z")

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I do my project every and latest yesterday, but today it can’t open . I see grey screen and wait for a long time . please tell me what should I do? I have to finish my work.

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## [Help with previewing on thunkable live](https://community.thunkable.com/t/help-with-previewing-on-thunkable-live/1413275)

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**Author:** [@xluanareisxf](https://community.thunkable.com/u/xluanareisxf)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 7:30am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/help-with-previewing-on-thunkable-live/1413275 "2021-08-05T07:30:09Z")

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The thunkable live app does not play the app on the mobile. The screen goes white. Does anyone else have this problem? I already uninstalled the app and reinstalled it, but it didn’t work.

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## [HELP ("Share link generation error Cannot convert undefined or null to object")](https://community.thunkable.com/t/help-share-link-generation-error-cannot-convert-undefined-or-null-to-object/1421944)

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**Author:** [@stemminds31tfp6w](https://community.thunkable.com/u/stemminds31tfp6w)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 3:09am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/help-share-link-generation-error-cannot-convert-undefined-or-null-to-object/1421944 "2021-08-05T03:09:20Z")

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Hi there, We are trying to create a share link for our project, but when we press the “Share” button we get the message “Share link generation error Cannot convert undefined or null to object” Can someone help us figur…

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## [Creating a SumIF or Sum of Filtered Values](https://community.thunkable.com/t/creating-a-sumif-or-sum-of-filtered-values/1427227)

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**Author:** [@josh.sprye](https://community.thunkable.com/u/josh.sprye)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/creating-a-sumif-or-sum-of-filtered-values/1427227 "2021-08-04T20:04:17Z")

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Hi Thunkers, I’ve been trying to figure something out for a few days with no luck so wanted to ask the community. What I’m trying to do: From a list of values (stored as a local table), let’s call it a shopping list w…

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## [Weird Firebase Behavior](https://community.thunkable.com/t/weird-firebase-behavior/1430991)

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**Author:** [@jonathonschnoor6x4b5](https://community.thunkable.com/u/jonathonschnoor6x4b5)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/weird-firebase-behavior/1430991 "2021-08-04T19:50:28Z")

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Below is a video of what’s happening. I only have one tab of Thunkable running. I reloaded the tab. I tried deleting the value in Firebase, but it always popped up directly after. I really need help ASAP…

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## [Webviewer crashing on Android when use component visible false](https://community.thunkable.com/t/webviewer-crashing-on-android-when-use-component-visible-false/1398116)

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**Author:** [@f7a4d55febb042](https://community.thunkable.com/u/f7a4d55febb042)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/webviewer-crashing-on-android-when-use-component-visible-false/1398116 "2021-08-04T17:39:13Z")

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Hi Thunkers! After running the webviewer and programming a button to hide the webviewer with the component (webviewer visible = false), the application closes unexpectedly. This only happens for Android devices, it happe…

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## [Label is full width in builder but not in the app](https://community.thunkable.com/t/label-is-full-width-in-builder-but-not-in-the-app/1427064)

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**Author:** [@dclozier](https://community.thunkable.com/u/dclozier)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/label-is-full-width-in-builder-but-not-in-the-app/1427064 "2021-08-04T16:10:08Z")

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I have a heading at the top of each screen that shows as full width in the builder but not in the app live view or the downloaded apk. Builder: App live view: Am I doing something wrong?

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## [Get number of rows in one column in Airtable](https://community.thunkable.com/t/get-number-of-rows-in-one-column-in-airtable/1428669)

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**Author:** [@julesr](https://community.thunkable.com/u/julesr)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/get-number-of-rows-in-one-column-in-airtable/1428669 "2021-08-04T13:56:29Z")

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Hi I am new to Thunkable, trying to get a Sign-Up/Log-In test app going. The app is connected to an Airtable database from which I need to retrieve username and password. Now I thought to structure it like this: -User e…

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## [What do you call this button?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/what-do-you-call-this-button/1429899)

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**Author:** [@domhnallohanlon](https://community.thunkable.com/u/domhnallohanlon)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/what-do-you-call-this-button/1429899 "2021-08-04T13:45:01Z")

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Just out of curiosity - what do all of you call this blue icon that you use to change the shape of the block. It does have a “correct” name, but it doesn’t seem to be too widely used. I’ve noticed that people have lot…

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## [Bluetooth Function won't Transmit or Recieve](https://community.thunkable.com/t/bluetooth-function-wont-transmit-or-recieve/649645)

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**Author:** [@colsen2022jb33x](https://community.thunkable.com/u/colsen2022jb33x)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/bluetooth-function-wont-transmit-or-recieve/649645 "2021-08-04T13:32:22Z")

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I have created an app that connects to a Bluetooth module for monitoring and controlling temperature on an Arduino Uno. I have tried it with both the SH-H3 and HC-08 modules and while I can connect to the module over blu…

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## [How to use the clipboard function in thunkable?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-use-the-clipboard-function-in-thunkable/1415750)

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**Author:** [@tony.ycy.program](https://community.thunkable.com/u/tony.ycy.program)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-use-the-clipboard-function-in-thunkable/1415750 "2021-08-04T13:24:37Z")

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How to use the clipboard function in thunkable?

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## [App secret message Works created from thunkable](https://community.thunkable.com/t/app-secret-message-works-created-from-thunkable/1430390)

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**Author:** [@9balmapk](https://community.thunkable.com/u/9balmapk)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/app-secret-message-works-created-from-thunkable/1430390 "2021-08-04T13:04:28Z")

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## [App check the parcel Works created from thunkable](https://community.thunkable.com/t/app-check-the-parcel-works-created-from-thunkable/1430377)

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**Author:** [@9balmapk](https://community.thunkable.com/u/9balmapk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/app-check-the-parcel-works-created-from-thunkable/1430377 "2021-08-04T12:29:12Z")

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