Create your First Table
Learn on how to create your first Table.
Create a Table
To create your first Blink Table, follow this step-by-step guide:
- In your workspace, in the left-hand sidebar select the “Tables” option. Click the “Create first Table” button.
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For additional tables, click on the ‘+’ icon above the existing tables list.
- Fill in the details for your new Table. You can use the default table name or edit it and add a description. Then proceed by clicking the “Create Table” button.
- The newly created Table will be added to the Tables list in the left-hand pane. By default, the Table will include: two fields, one
Text
type, oneNumber
type, and two empty records.
- You can add multiple tables by clicking on the downward facing arrow and selecting Add table. Then, simply input the necessary details for your new table and click Create Table. It will be added to the Tables list in the left-hand pane.
Adding Table Fields
To add fields to a Table, follow this step-by-step guide:
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Click on the ’+’ button next to the table field headers.
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Provide a field name, field type , a default value and fill in any advanced parameters. Finish by selecting the create field button.
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Field type cannot be changed after creation.
Table Field Types
The following field types are supported:
Text
Long Text
Number
Single-select
Multi-select
Checkbox
Date & Time
User
Risk management
Button
Reference
Lists
Table Field Types with Unique Values
This feature ensures that no duplicate values are allowed in a particular column within the table. The Text, Numbers, Users, and Time field types only offer the option to enable unique values option within a column.
When adding a table field, you have the option to activate the unique values feature by choosing the advanced option and checking the box next to unique values option. After that, simply click on create field.
Adding Table Records
To add records to a Table, follow this step-by-step guide:
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Click on the “New Record” button at the top-right corner of the Table
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Enter the data for the new record and then click the “Add Record” button.
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The newly created record will be added to the Table
Interactive Guide - Tables
You can also refer to the following tutorial guides for a more in-depth understanding of how to create a table, add a new table record and add table fields.
1. Create your First Table
2. Add New Table Records
3. Add a Table Field
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