Using the cloud variables is awesome to interact with firebase. BUT we cant do PATCH requests. I cant easily modify 1 property of 1 object that I have saved. it would make sense to just use the API request then to accomplish what the cloud variable doesnt. BUT my DB has rules ground down to the user…

[image] jared: BUT we cant do PATCH requests. You can though. You can directly reference any firebase property using a cloud variable text string. What is an example of a firebase path to the property you want to update?

I want the current bucket that looks like this { Name: “Jared” Notes: “silly guy” } To look like this { Name: “Jared” } Url: https://docs-examples.firebaseio.com/BRC/<userID>/data/1.json?auth=<idToken> API body: {“notes”:null}

Check out this topic. [image] Replace GET or SAVE Blocks with cloud variables Questions about Thunkable I just discovered a VERY simple and fast way to get and set Firebase data without using the GET or SAVE blocks (which has all sorts of asynchronous issues). The 2 any …

I never realized I could go down to the single property! I will post solution blocks soon!

The link @drted posted should give you enough to do some trial and error testing with blocks. My guess for your bucket – I’m not the best at deciphering JSON and I tend to use a JSON converter to view it easier but I can’t quite do that with what you posted – is this: (Thunkable isn’t loading for …

You got it. I tried that earlier and it works. I’ll post blocks tomorrow morning!

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