Create Your First Table
Open the Tables Section
In your workspace, navigate to the left-hand sidebar and select Tables. If this is your first time creating a table, click the Create First Table button.
Enter Table Details
Define the properties of your new table. You can keep the default table name or customize it, and optionally add a description. Once you’ve entered the details, click Create Table to proceed.
View Your New Table
After creation, your new table will appear in the Tables list in the left-hand pane. By default, each new table starts with:
- Two fields: One Text type and one Number type
- Two empty records ready for data input
Adding Table Fields
To add fields to a Table, follow this step-by-step guide:
Open the Field Editor
Navigate to your table and click the ”+” button next to the field headers.
Define the Field Properties
- Enter a Field Name.
- Select a Field Type (e.g., Text, Number, Boolean).
- (Optional)- Set a Default Value.
- (Optional) Configure Advanced Parameters if needed.
Once all details are set, click Create Field to finalize the addition.
Table Field Types
The following field types are supported:
TextLong TextNumberSingle-selectMulti-selectCheckboxDate & TimeUserRisk managementButtonReferenceLists
Use the checkbox field type for boolean values:
- If the
checkboxis checked, the boolean value istrue. - If the
checkboxis unchecked, the boolean value isfalse.
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.
Enforcing Unique Values in a Table Field
The Unique Values feature ensures that each entry in a specific column is distinct, preventing duplicate values. This can be enabled for the following field types:
TextNumbersUsersTime
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:
Open the Record Editor
In your table, click the New Record button located at the top-right corner.
Enter Record Data
Fill in the required data for the new record. Ensure all necessary fields are completed.
Add the Record
Click the Add Record button to save the entry. The new record will appear in the table instantly.
Adding Additional Tables
To create additional tables
- Click the downward-facing arrow next to the existing tables.
- Select Add Table.
- Enter the necessary details and click Create Table.
The new table will be added to the Tables list in the left-hand pane.
When creating a new Table or Field in Blink, users must provide a Display Name.
How Display Names and Unique Names Work
- After creation, each Table and Field is assigned a permanent, unique name (ID).
- The Display Name remains editable and can be changed at any time.
- The Unique Name (ID) is automatically generated from the Display Name, following these rules:
- All characters are converted to lowercase.
- Spaces between words are replaced with **underscores (_) **.
Retrieving the Unique Name (ID)
To find the Unique Name (ID) of a Table or Field, open the three-dot menu next to it.
Examples
- Display Name:
Demo table - Unique Name(ID):
demo_table
- Display Name:
Demo table - Unique Name(ID):
demo_table
- Display Name:
Number - Unique Name(ID):
number
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.
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