I tried the project I shared with you and – because I don’t have access to your data source – added the value L-WBSCASE to the Code column and Blue to the Colour column. When I scan this barcode…
…with my iPhone 13 Pro, it results in this, finding the correct row from the local data source:
Could there be a problem with your data source not syncing? Try using the Get Value block to get a code and then a colour (without scanning) to make sure you can retrieve the values from your data source.
Ah yes, there was a problem with the data source, but I’ve gotten it fixed. There is a slight inconvience which is I need to scan twice for the actual colour to be outputed. Is there a way to fix this? By the way, I was wondering, for the final part, how could I importing a new spreadsheet more convienent? Because right now, I’m not sure how efficient this would be. Thanks.
I’m not sure why you would need to scan twice. I didn’t experience that. You’ll need to do some debugging to figure out if the problem is with the scan barcode block or something else. I use this method: Debugging in Thunkable X (Video).
I don’t understand what you are asking. Do you want the data source to be cloud-based or local on each device?
I think local. It’s because new codes will be coming in every day on a new spreadsheet, so I’d like to make importing a new one every day more convienent. Let me know if you need clarifying.
I’m curious why you prefer a local data source then. If you need to do frequent updates, a cloud-based data source is a better idea.
Yeah, but I’m not sure that I’d be using the app other than on 1 device. Unless cloud is easier to use if I’m trying to accomplish the goal. If you could explain how each is used, and maybe which one you’d choose, that would be great!
Thanks
There’s a general overview here.
Local data sources are great if you don’t have consistent online access. They are also a bit faster than cloud data sources. But they can be a pain to update. Give it a try and see what you think.
Hi!
I gave the link a quick look, and it is kind of confusing. Would you mind giving an example on how they would be used? Maybe the data source of your choice? Thanks
The videos on that page should get you started. If you have questions, post a screenshot of the blocks you’ve tried or a link to your project and someone may be able to help.
The videos were decently helpful, but I think I don’t really want a storage. Is there a way for the operator of the app to drag and drop a new airtable and it will switch with the current one? Or is this too much to ask for? Because I feel like I don’t need to store anything. Really all I need is for the data source to change every day. I’m just worried the code may be to hard to implement.
I don’t understand this at all, I’m sorry. I asked for more context above and you repeated the same description so I’m having a really hard time seeing how this all fits together. It makes answering your questions difficult.
I’m sorry about that. English isn’t my first language. But i’ll try giving some context. So, this app is for a study about blood and if sex matters. The bags of blood have the code on them, and there will also be the inventory sheet (airtable). But there will be different codes everyday, as there will be different donations of blood. So, if there is a new inventory sheet everyday, is there a way for the operator of the app to switch out the old airtable for the new one?
