Add button that saves the current document and redirects in Mobile App

Question

Why isn't there a genuine-home grown button command in Quickbase? First question.

In my database I have the user fill out a description then I want them to "GET THERE NUMBER" (Button)

This works on a web browser but not on the app.

var text URLONE=URLRoot() & "db/" & Dbid() & "?-er&rid=" & URLEncode ([Record ID#]);

"<a class='Vibrant Snowy' style=\"width:100px; text-align: center; background-color:#81DBF8; onclick=\"javascript: DoSaveAdd();\" \" href=\"" & $URLONE & "\"></a>"

This is a simple ask, yes?
I don't understand why there isn't a direct answer to this question from Quickbase. E.g How to add a button using....

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Douglas Folk
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markshnier__you · Answer

Hi Douglas, can you provide a better description if your desired work flow.

Where is the user starting, what do they do next and where do you want them to land after doing that?

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Mark Shnier (YQC)
Quick Base Solution Provider
Your Quick Base Coach
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mark.shnier@gmail.com
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douglasfolk · Answer

I am creating sequential numbers for physical parts, phantom parts and assemblies = Part numbers.
I am using the Record ID + a number to = my final number.

To do this and because the number isn't calculated until the document is saved...
Work flow is they click to create a new RECORD.
-The form requires them to enter a descrition.
-After the description is entered
-Show a button - "Get My Number"
-The button saves the doc and redirects.

However - this doesn't work on the app. Further investigation indicates I shouldn't be using Javascript in this area anyway.

var text URLONE=URLRoot() & "db/" & Dbid() & "?-er&rid=" & URLEncode ([Record ID#]);

"<a class='Vibrant Snowy' style=\"width:100px; text-align: center; background-color:#81DBF8; onclick=\"javascript: DoSaveAdd();\" \" href=\"" & $URLONE & "\"></a>"

Help is appreciated.

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Douglas Folk
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markshnier__you · Answer

Where are your trying to redirect to?&nbsp; Or do you just want them to save the record.&nbsp; Why not just have them save the record?&nbsp; You can have directions on the screen.&nbsp; "Please save record to get your number."------------------------------Mark Shnier (YQC)Quick Base Solution ProviderYour Quick Base Coachhttp://QuickBaseCoach.commark.shnier@gmail.com------------------------------

douglasfolk · Answer

Redirect to same record to show the part number.I was going through the paces and - I&nbsp; would like to see the number not have to consult the database - with what number did I get.So - I have the user fill out the description and then the button appears for them to save the document and reopen to show the number.-I don't want them to have to move off the record to hit save. Teach them to hit CTRL-S.There isn't just a SAVE button either. I have never tried just a SAVE button either :)------------------------------Douglas Folk------------------------------

markshnier__you · Answer

I would like to try to help, but I'm still not able to understand your workflow based on your post.Firstly, are you using this in mobile mode&nbsp; or are you using the Mobile App or desktop?&nbsp; I ask this because it can affect the behaviour.Can you tell me step by step the workflow?Is the user simply adding a new record?&nbsp; &nbsp;Or are they launching off a parent record to add a child record?------------------------------Mark Shnier (YQC)Quick Base Solution ProviderYour Quick Base Coachhttp://QuickBaseCoach.commark.shnier@gmail.com------------------------------

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Add button that saves the current document and redirects in Mobile App

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