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Dynamic Field

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Introduction

Hey everybody, today we are shining a spotlight on the dynamic field.

What is the Dynamic Field?

The dynamic field is a super powerful new field that can be added to any data table in your TA Aase application. It allows for real-time client-side calculations and functions. Without getting overly technical, this means that instead of creating equations, formulas, and other calculated fields that process and save data, we can use the dynamic field to create values or outputs on the fly inside the live application.

These values aren't saved to the data table—they're only referenced and displayed through the live application.

Why Use the Dynamic Field?

You might be asking yourself, why would we want this?

  1. Real-Time Calculations: Let’s say you want a form where users can input different numbers, and you want the calculation to happen in real-time, showing the result as they type.

  2. Concatenating Text: Another example is concatenating multiple text values for display purposes only. You can show the user what the value looks like as they use the application, without saving it in the data table.

Example: Adding and Subtracting Values

For an example where we're adding and subtracting different values, it might look something like this:

  • We have three fields: sales revenue, other revenue, and additional expenses.
  • As you start typing values, the results populate in real-time and adjust as the inputs change.
  • As we enter values for additional expenses, we have two values that are output.

Creating Multiple Templates

One unique functionality of the dynamic field is that it allows for the creation of different templates, all within a single field. Inside the builder, you can create one dynamic field and multiple templates that do different functions, all contained within the same field.

You no longer need to create five different fields to output five different things. Instead, create one dynamic field and output five different templates.

Adding the Dynamic Field to Components

When you add the dynamic field to a form, table, or list component, you can click on that field and choose the template you'd like to output.

Steps to Add a Dynamic Field:

  1. Click on the Fields tab within a selected data table.
  2. Find the Dynamic Field under the Equation category.
  3. Start creating and editing templates within the dynamic field by clicking the plus sign.
  4. You can select from a library of snippets, including ready-to-use templates categorized under logic, numbers, dates, and text.

Resources for More Information

There's too much information to cover in a short spotlight video, so I encourage you to:

  • Check out our documentation.
  • Visit our help center.
  • Explore the available functions for the dynamic field and start experimenting with the different combinations to create powerful templates.

Conclusion

Thanks so much for watching, everybody. We'll see you next time. Take care!

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