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## [Data Source Bug](https://community.thunkable.com/t/data-source-bug/1391121)

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**Author:** [@coinpedia](https://community.thunkable.com/u/coinpedia)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 4:17am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/data-source-bug/1391121 "2021-07-12T04:17:55Z")

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I can’t access the Data Sources tab (it looks like this)… and I also can’t use a Local DB as a Data Source for a Data Viewer List.

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## [Google Sheets Disconnecting](https://community.thunkable.com/t/google-sheets-disconnecting/1389658)

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**Author:** [@jonathonschnoor6x4b5](https://community.thunkable.com/u/jonathonschnoor6x4b5)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 12:43am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/google-sheets-disconnecting/1389658 "2021-07-11T00:43:29Z")

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So, I’ve been trying to use google sheets as a database for a while, but after a while it always disconnects from thunkable. I added a timer to the database to see how long it lasts. It usually lasts 0.3-10 seconds. How …

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## [Game Predictor adding up score problem](https://community.thunkable.com/t/game-predictor-adding-up-score-problem/1390690)

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**Author:** [@will\_r.06](https://community.thunkable.com/u/will_r.06)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/game-predictor-adding-up-score-problem/1390690 "2021-07-11T15:33:01Z")

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Please could you reply before Tuesday the 13th of July Hello again everyone I have another problem with my Euros score predictor game. It is not complete yet but on the results page it adds up your score for how many po…

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## [Is there a way to reset the data tables in app so it syncs with the initially created tables with their values?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-reset-the-data-tables-in-app-so-it-syncs-with-the-initially-created-tables-with-their-values/1387118)

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**Author:** [@cheahjon7h6](https://community.thunkable.com/u/cheahjon7h6)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-reset-the-data-tables-in-app-so-it-syncs-with-the-initially-created-tables-with-their-values/1387118 "2021-07-11T12:12:26Z")

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So i learned that the tables created in thunkable isnt synced with the tables in app unless its through airtable or spreadsheet. But is there a way to reset the tables in app so it syncs with the tables created in thunka…

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## [Firebase Blocks not showing](https://community.thunkable.com/t/firebase-blocks-not-showing/1390313)

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**Author:** [@gamers\_indo1223](https://community.thunkable.com/u/gamers_indo1223)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 10:46am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/firebase-blocks-not-showing/1390313 "2021-07-11T10:46:33Z")

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i already put all the settings but it not showing any firebase database blocks

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## [Firebase - rename a node?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/firebase-rename-a-node/1389679)

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**Author:** [@catsarisky](https://community.thunkable.com/u/catsarisky)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 8:36am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/firebase-rename-a-node/1389679 "2021-07-11T08:36:24Z")

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All, I’m working on my grocery list app (yes, the one that could have been last week’s WDC submission). I have a firebase data structure like: User/Lists/List\_name/Meal\_name/Peaches/sku: 01234 …

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## [WDC #20 walkthrough (How to build Hangman)](https://community.thunkable.com/t/wdc-20-walkthrough-how-to-build-hangman/1389552)

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**Author:** [@catsarisky](https://community.thunkable.com/u/catsarisky)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 5:09am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/wdc-20-walkthrough-how-to-build-hangman/1389552 "2021-07-11T05:09:59Z")

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So I made a thing. A possibly long-winded video, about my WDC 20 submission. If you wanted a look at the inside and some cloning madness, here it is: Folks working on their own WDC 20 may not want to loo…

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## [How to remove particular index number of letter from text](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-remove-particular-index-number-of-letter-from-text/1389037)

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**Author:** [@overturner](https://community.thunkable.com/u/overturner)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 12:02am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-remove-particular-index-number-of-letter-from-text/1389037 "2021-07-11T00:02:24Z")

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Hi , I wanted to ask is there any way to remove a particular index number of letter from text For eg : in text abc replace 1st letter with I Its fine if anyone wants to answer after the WDC so I will pop it up then

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## [Referring friends to thunkable](https://community.thunkable.com/t/referring-friends-to-thunkable/1389381)

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**Author:** [@kellykoedine88](https://community.thunkable.com/u/kellykoedine88)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/referring-friends-to-thunkable/1389381 "2021-07-10T22:59:18Z")

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Hi thunkable community Please what are the benefits of referring friends to thunkable?

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## [Can we assign objects to app variables](https://community.thunkable.com/t/can-we-assign-objects-to-app-variables/1389270)

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**Author:** [@overturner](https://community.thunkable.com/u/overturner)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/can-we-assign-objects-to-app-variables/1389270 "2021-07-10T16:59:23Z")

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Hi , Can we assign Objects To app variables?

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## ["Add items to list"](https://community.thunkable.com/t/add-items-to-list/1387958)

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**Author:** [@danieljsmith1011po](https://community.thunkable.com/u/danieljsmith1011po)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 10:01am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/add-items-to-list/1387958 "2021-07-10T10:01:15Z")

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Is there any list on thunkable that would do the same as this? This is from MIT but am wondering if the list can be replicated on thunkable.

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## [Status Bar and Bottom Tab Margins in iOS](https://community.thunkable.com/t/status-bar-and-bottom-tab-margins-in-ios/1132685)

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**Author:** [@ronnie](https://community.thunkable.com/u/ronnie)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 9:17am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/status-bar-and-bottom-tab-margins-in-ios/1132685 "2021-07-10T09:17:39Z")

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First of all, I love this development platform! In just two days, I have been able to get from concept to beta…amazing! Happy to be a pro member and support this! I tried searching for this particular topic and I haven’…

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## [App works in Live Preview perfectly but not when I download and test it](https://community.thunkable.com/t/app-works-in-live-preview-perfectly-but-not-when-i-download-and-test-it/564041)

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**Author:** [@ryan\_hall\_apps](https://community.thunkable.com/u/ryan_hall_apps)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 2:18am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/app-works-in-live-preview-perfectly-but-not-when-i-download-and-test-it/564041 "2021-07-10T02:18:36Z")

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I am in final stages of my app, and am starting to download and test it. Everything has worked fine with it until today. I can test my app in the live mode through the thunkable app and online, but my app does not work …

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## [QR Code scanner for Web App](https://community.thunkable.com/t/qr-code-scanner-for-web-app/1387997)

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**Author:** [@bnice](https://community.thunkable.com/u/bnice)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2021, 1:38am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/qr-code-scanner-for-web-app/1387997 "2021-07-10T01:38:38Z")

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Hello all, I am building an app that uses a QR code/barcode scanner. I also recently bought a PRO membership so I can more easily distribute my app. I notice that the QR/Barcode scanner is not an available feature for w…

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## [Can you create a random website generator?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/can-you-create-a-random-website-generator/1386331)

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**Author:** [@sohan.s](https://community.thunkable.com/u/sohan.s)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/can-you-create-a-random-website-generator/1386331 "2021-07-09T23:13:32Z")

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Hey everyone :wave:.Can you create a random website generator like the google.com i feel lucky button ?

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## [Camera access on mobile web app](https://community.thunkable.com/t/camera-access-on-mobile-web-app/1012921)

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**Author:** [@fedegarcia30hzc97a](https://community.thunkable.com/u/fedegarcia30hzc97a)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/camera-access-on-mobile-web-app/1012921 "2021-07-09T22:45:15Z")

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Hi Im building an app that needs to take a photo, using the camera block will work fine when testing from the thunkable mobile app but when publishing the app into web app (both web or mobile) will not show the camera f…

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## [Re-making call functions](https://community.thunkable.com/t/re-making-call-functions/1388016)

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**Author:** [@danieljsmith1011po](https://community.thunkable.com/u/danieljsmith1011po)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/re-making-call-functions/1388016 "2021-07-09T21:15:06Z")

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How would I re-make these call functions? In MIT im able to use .connect address and .ShowMessageDialog message. Im wondering how to re-make these two on thunkable.

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## [Can't install Android apk on phone (worked before...)](https://community.thunkable.com/t/cant-install-android-apk-on-phone-worked-before/1381543)

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**Author:** [@dosantoss](https://community.thunkable.com/u/dosantoss)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/cant-install-android-apk-on-phone-worked-before/1381543 "2021-07-09T20:28:35Z")

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Hello, Since 5 days, I can no longer install one of my android app project on my phone, in order to update the previous version. After installation loading is over, message “App not installed” appears. But I’ve tried w…

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## [Salvare un testo in un file](https://community.thunkable.com/t/salvare-un-testo-in-un-file/1387780)

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**Author:** [@fausto\_baltieri](https://community.thunkable.com/u/fausto_baltieri)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/salvare-un-testo-in-un-file/1387780 "2021-07-09T15:43:08Z")

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Salve a tutti, avrei bisogno di salvare un testo che sviluppo sul mio dispositivo in file.csv e esportarlo verso un indirizzo in rete e viceversa, la difficolta che riscontro è che con l’altra versione c’era il blocco Fi…

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## [Sort a local database](https://community.thunkable.com/t/sort-a-local-database/1386026)

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**Author:** [@gene.arnold9d](https://community.thunkable.com/u/gene.arnold9d)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/sort-a-local-database/1386026 "2021-07-09T15:11:48Z")

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I’m using a local database and displaying the data with a data viewer. Is there anyway to sort the data in this viewer alphabetically? I see that we have a list block that can help with sorting but I don’t see how to bin…

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## [Backup local database idea. Your thoughts?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/backup-local-database-idea-your-thoughts/1387482)

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**Author:** [@gene.arnold9d](https://community.thunkable.com/u/gene.arnold9d)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/backup-local-database-idea-your-thoughts/1387482 "2021-07-09T14:49:05Z")

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I just had some success with creating a simple method of backing up a local database. More work is needed and this would require a web service to actually store the data someplace, but I can build that stuff. My concern …

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## [How to import screens in thunkable drag and drop](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-import-screens-in-thunkable-drag-and-drop/1377172)

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**Author:** [@sakethusewgt](https://community.thunkable.com/u/sakethusewgt)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/how-to-import-screens-in-thunkable-drag-and-drop/1377172 "2021-07-09T14:24:09Z")

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I want to user thunkable DnD as my main creator but I cant import screen from my old apps can anyone help me with this?

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## [Unicode web Conversion](https://community.thunkable.com/t/unicode-web-conversion/1385131)

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**Author:** [@tony.ycy.program](https://community.thunkable.com/u/tony.ycy.program)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/unicode-web-conversion/1385131 "2021-07-09T13:19:08Z")

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Text \<\>Unicode use webviewer and JavaScript. Can anyone make?

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## [Date picker (intial value and best practices)](https://community.thunkable.com/t/date-picker-intial-value-and-best-practices/1386994)

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**Author:** [@alex\_ezacae](https://community.thunkable.com/u/alex_ezacae)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 10:46am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/date-picker-intial-value-and-best-practices/1386994 "2021-07-09T10:46:35Z")

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Hello all, I am using the D&D UI for a project and I have a page with the profil of my user with its birthday. I wonder if it is possible to set the date picker with an intial value that i have in a app variable ? In …

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## [Thunkable free limits](https://community.thunkable.com/t/thunkable-free-limits/1386017)

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**Author:** [@giuseppe.giannattasi](https://community.thunkable.com/u/giuseppe.giannattasi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 8:57am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/thunkable-free-limits/1386017 "2021-07-09T08:57:02Z")

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I currently use the free version of thunkable, but there aren’t some features that I see in the guides, such as the blocks to share files and text together, the components to set the layout and many other functions, I wa…

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## [Differences between the app design and the down](https://community.thunkable.com/t/differences-between-the-app-design-and-the-down/1379317)

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**Author:** [@alex\_ezacae](https://community.thunkable.com/u/alex_ezacae)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 8:00am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/differences-between-the-app-design-and-the-down/1379317 "2021-07-09T08:00:42Z")

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Hello, I am having issues concerning the design of the app and the real result on the app or on the webapp especially on Ios, Safari, … It really a problem because some components are coming a little over other ones and…

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## [iPad/Tablet version, landscape modality... is possible?](https://community.thunkable.com/t/ipad-tablet-version-landscape-modality-is-possible/1276881)

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**Author:** [@mikeke](https://community.thunkable.com/u/mikeke)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 4:54am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/ipad-tablet-version-landscape-modality-is-possible/1276881 "2021-07-09T04:54:30Z")

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I’m learning to use Thunkable and I was wondering how to get an iPad-optimised version… at the moment I only see the typical smartphone settings on the “design” screen. Is there some option to enable different layout for…

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## [Problem with update of airtable's Base id](https://community.thunkable.com/t/problem-with-update-of-airtables-base-id/1001331)

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**Author:** [@bobkof](https://community.thunkable.com/u/bobkof)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 6:59am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/problem-with-update-of-airtables-base-id/1001331 "2020-12-01T06:59:45Z")

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I tried to search but i didn’t find what i am looking for. So, i’m working with airtable, but i want to change the base id during my operations. I try to explain better: My “customer” select his region(from an airtabl…

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## [Bluetooth questions - translating from App Inventor](https://community.thunkable.com/t/bluetooth-questions-translating-from-app-inventor/1386259)

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**Author:** [@danieljsmith1011po](https://community.thunkable.com/u/danieljsmith1011po)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2021, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/bluetooth-questions-translating-from-app-inventor/1386259 "2021-07-08T19:48:41Z")

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How would I replicate this function on thunkable?

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## [Is there a call fuction on thunkable comparable to MIT App Inventors](https://community.thunkable.com/t/is-there-a-call-fuction-on-thunkable-comparable-to-mit-app-inventors/1386255)

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**Author:** [@danieljsmith1011po](https://community.thunkable.com/u/danieljsmith1011po)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2021, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/is-there-a-call-fuction-on-thunkable-comparable-to-mit-app-inventors/1386255 "2021-07-08T19:45:43Z")

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These two call functions are from MIT App Inventor. What are the equivalent call functions on Thunkable? I need to know how to do these two functions.

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