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ChrisBaker2
Qrew Member
2 years ago

When using the Quickbase JSON API is there a way to add a new created relationship field to the form similar to when creating a normal field?

I need to add ~500 fields using the API and when creating a regular field you can add them to the form in the order they are created with a boolean in the JSON body, however about half of these field...
ChrisBaker2's avatar
ChrisBaker2
Qrew Member
2 years ago

This method seems similar to the one I thought about writing with the JSON API where I think you could 

  1. create a relationship as usual, this will create a reference field in just the fields list
  2. use the JSON response on creation to get this new fields' id value
  3. use that field id and the update_field method to add the addToForm property to it and it gets added to the bottom

I will take a look at the XML version and see what I can do.

Thanks.



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Chris Baker
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Gary1
Qrew Assistant Captain
2 years ago

With the XML API add_to_forms is only handled when a field is created. Nothing happens if you update the attribute after the initial field creation. Maybe the JSON API is different, but I'm doubtful.



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gary
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