Application Variables for buttons
I am trying to create buttons using application variables. Every attempt has yielded the same results, a hyperlink, but no button appearance. Is it possible to create buttons using application var...
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Qrew LegendYes! This can be done so long as you have a static button and not one that dynamically changes with info from the record.
App Variable Example (Variable Name: Visit Quick Base Junkie):
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App Variable Example (Variable Name: Visit Quick Base Junkie):
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You can also replace the Class with Style (If you want to learn more about formatting custom buttons check out my training here)
Formula - Rich Text field (placed on the desired table/form/report):
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While you can add the button formatting to each table's field, adding it to the Variable is the fastest and most consistent way of doing it if the buttons will be used in multiple locations throughout your app.
Let me know if this helps šš
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Sharon Faust (QuickBaseJunkie.com)
Founder, Quick Base Junkie
https://quickbasejunkie.com
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The "buttons" do not have any functionality as actual buttons. They are being used to indicate status changes. My end goal is the ability to set a variable that can conditionally take text and formatting elements to alter the appearance and text. These objects are used in several places in one form at the moment and possibly in others. It would be much easier to maintain the app if there was a way to update in one place other than in multiple locations.
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Paul Peterson
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Paul Peterson
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- QuickBaseJunkieI see.
You should find this video very helpful as it is exactly along this topic!
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Sharon Faust (QuickBaseJunkie.com)
Founder, Quick Base Junkie
https://quickbasejunkie.com
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Paul Peterson
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