The “new” [_INPUT] solution is nice, but I found a limitation. And if the “old” INPUT() solution (beta) will be removed, I will have a problem. So I’m wondering if there is a way to use the “new” [_INPUT] solution for my task. Here is the issue:
I want to run a [_INPUT]-action (action 3) from Table 1 on a row in another table, table 2. The reason is complex, but its basacally because I in a grouped action (Action 1) in Table 1, first set a value to Table 2 (action 2) that is needed for the [_INPUT]-action (action 3) to work. I use the action “Execute an action on a set of rows”, and then a filter to chose only 1 row. This works fine if i use the “old” INPUT() solution, but not if i use the “new” [_INPUT] solution. I asume because the “new” [_INPUT] solution demands input values in action 2.
So 2 questions:
Is there a workaround using the “new” [_INPUT] solution
Will the “old” beta INPUT() solution continue to be availeble forever?
I am not sure I understand. Though the “new” method requires adding the variables and assigning values, you can assign “” (empty string) as a value. Does that not resolve your issue?
Hi Willow. No, its quite strange. You almost have to try it to understand it.
I was hoping to get the pop-up (input), but it doesen’t work unless i use INPUT().
I will paste some screenshots from a test-app to explain:
So if I don’t put a input-value here using [_INPUT].[Navn] in the action InputNavnKjøring, I get error. And if I put a value here (blank, “” or [_INPUT]), the action InputNavnKjøring does not show the pop-up box for inputs. But if I use Input(“Navn”,“”) in the action InputNavnKjøring, I do not need a input-value here, and the pop-up box for inputs works fine. Am I doing something wrong?
So you are trying to get a SINGLE pop-up to insert the same values into a set of rows?
I wasn’t aware this was supported even in the “old” way. If it is, then definitely submit this to AppSheet support. I see nothing wrong in what you are doing. It might just be a use case they missed when they re-worked the function.
Yes, you understood right. And yes, I think you are right. The possibility to update many rows with a value from Input should be possible with the updated [_INPUT] as well. Possible a bug…
