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New Visual UX Updates Make Quickbase Sleeker and More Consistent
1999 felt like an exciting time. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time swept the Game of the Year awards. Everyone was Livin La Vida Loca. It’s also when Quickbase first hit the scene. A lot has changed since then, especially when it comes to technology. Over time, we’ve improved and reimagined the visual look and feel of the Quickbase platform. Starting on December 14th, you’ll notice that we’ve updated the Quickbase interface once more. All of the same functionality and layout is staying the same, but with a fresh coat of paint. What’s New These visual updates include new colors, fonts, and icons across various pages. This new look should feel familiar, since we have focused on making our app builder pages more consistent with the rest of the product. We’re talking about blue buttons, softer colors, and a more sleek and elegant appearance overall. For example, here is your new login page: Here you can see the new settings icons and table headers: And here is our new dialogue for sharing an app with new users: We’ve refreshed many system emails, such as the app invite email: We’ve also replaced the Exit Settings link with a left-pointing arrow: CSS Classes We are aware that some Quickbase apps leverage our built-in CSS classes to do custom button styling. While this has never been an official feature, we definitely understand that it's useful. One drawback to this approach is that the Quickbase CSS might change without notice. If you are using such buttons, they will be upgraded to the new styles automatically. This should assist your apps' end users since it keeps your custom buttons consistent with the built-in buttons in the Quickbase UI. However, if you need to continue using the legacy button styles, you can do so by using these new CSS classes: VibrantLegacy Alert VibrantLegacy Danger VibrantLegacy Primary VibrantLegacy Snowy VibrantLegacy Success Feedback As we always invite you to do, please open a support case if you have any questions about these changes or need to report a bug. You can do this while logged into Quickbase, by clicking the ? at the top of the page, and then clicking Open new support case.Re: Open beta for grid reports has begun!
Hi Grant, thanks for reaching out! This is just the kind of feedback we're looking for as the grid reports feature is in beta. Word-wrap for column headers is one we are currently working on, so keep an eye on release notes there. As for the position of dynamic filters, can you please enter product feedback for that? (Simply click ? from any page while logged into Quickbase, then click Give feedback)Open beta for grid reports has begun!
We are happy to announce that our new grid reports are now available in open beta for all customers starting today, October 7. Read on to learn about how they can boost your team’s impact, and how you can try out the new experience now. Background At Quickbase, we never stop thinking about how we can better support your users. Because your team is the engine that helps your business grow and out-innovate your competition. And this has never been more urgent than it is today, when so many companies are being asked to do more with less. At the center of your everyday Quickbase experience is table reports. We understand that the need to quickly look up or review operational data is constant. And we have heard from many of you about the limitations of table reports, and the grid edit view that comes along with it. We heard about workers being slowed down, and the frustration many are feeling as they toggle back and forth between pages just to edit data. We heard that using grid edit in 2025 feels unintuitive. And we heard about performance slowdowns in some apps as well. That’s why we’re introducing grid reports. Available to all today as a beta feature, this marks a major milestone in the Quickbase experience, providing a more modern and intuitive way of viewing and entering data. Grid reports are the successor to both the table report and the grid edit features in Quickbase. It combines the familiarity and ease of a spreadsheet with the power of our operational platform. For example, with grid reports, all it takes to kick off a pipeline is double-clicking a cell, typing a new value, and hitting save – all done without leaving your report. We have turbocharged the performance of grid reports as well. Finally, for those who have been hesitant to make the jump to our newest drag-and-drop form building experience, I’m happy to say that grid reports are supported there as well – allowing quick edits of child records like you have on a legacy form. Don’t let them tell you that you have to choose between flexibility and power. Because with Quickbase, you really can enjoy the best of both worlds. Business insights, at your fingertips Control the height of your rows. And don’t worry, we’ll remember your choice. This setting impacts how the current report displays for you only. That way, each user can pick a different height as they please. App builders can also set a default height that best fits each report. Control the width of your columns. Like row heights, we will remember your choice and this setting only impacts how the current report displays for you. Filter data on-the-fly. And if you want to update the report for all users, click the … icon on the right side and save the report. Quicker edits, fewer clicks Edit data without leaving the report, simply by double-clicking. Once you’re done, hit Save. Fill down to update many records, in record time. Once you’re done, hit Save. On forms and dashboards too You can also add grid reports to your forms and dashboards, so your team can make quick edits without clicking away to another page. Using a legacy form or dashboard? You can create a new one, to take advantage of grid reports. (When making a new form or dashboard, it will use the latest version of each respective feature by default.) Try it out today Starting today, new apps you create will default to using grid reports. And app administrators can turn on grid reports for existing apps today as well. Open App Settings, then App Properties, and scroll down to find the new option under Advanced Settings. You can also give your app’s users the option to go back to the legacy table report if needed. If you set this to Yes, your users will be able to toggle between grid reports and the legacy table report which previously appeared with the “New experience” for table reports toggled off. What’s next for grid reports? We will be actively monitoring the impact of our new grid reports across the customer base and fixing any bugs as we find them. Stay tuned to our product release notes for details on when we will default all table reports to the new grid report experience. How are we doing? Have an idea for making grid reports better? We want to hear from you! Click the ? icon, then click Give feedback. Or you can open a support case to report a bug or get assistance.Creating new Quickbase Actions will be locked on Sep 30, 2025
Quickbase makes it easy to reduce repetitive tasks and orchestrate workflows, uniting disconnected data onto one platform. With Pipelines, business users can manage both automations and integrations in one place. And we have been hard at work enhancing our Pipelines capability based on your feedback. Now, as we continue to look toward the future, we must also evaluate the role of older and less flexible features like Quickbase Actions. Therefore, on September 30, 2025, it will no longer be possible to create new Quickbase Actions. What this change means for you After September 30, 2025, you will no longer be able to create new actions. However, existing actions you’ve created will continue to run. And you will be able to enable, disable, and edit those actions as needed. We previously communicated a plan to disable the editing of automations and actions, and to begin the retirement of Application Webhooks. Based on your feedback, we are not planning to make those changes at this time. We still do recommend that you migrate any remaining actions you’re using to pipelines instead, which enable more powerful and flexible workflows. If you are an app builder, you already have access to create pipelines. If you do not see the Pipelines link below, please contact your account administrator to get access. The Pipelines Advantage We have been continuously adding new capabilities and tools that make it easy for you to transition your workflow automations to our newer and more powerful Pipelines technology. Not only will this ensure that you don’t experience any disruption to your business or your processes, but it also opens the door to new workflow ideas that can connect across multiple systems. Pipelines supports all features available within Quickbase Actions – Pipelines supports all the features you’ve been leveraging within Quickbase Actions, including the ability to query the previous value of a field. Pipelines enables more sophisticated logic than Quickbase Actions – Pipelines supports more powerful business logic than Quickbase Actions – including branching and looping, as well as parsing text. Pipelines gives you the ability to scale workflow across systems – In addition to orchestrating workflow within your Quickbase ecosystem, Pipelines includes drag-and-drop integration with over 40 products including Outlook, Slack, and Sharepoint. Learn more about Pipelines on Quickbase University.New charts have arrived!
Quickbase helps you unite scattered information into one place, giving you complete visibility across your workflows. That means faster, more informed decisions. Visualizing your data with charts supports that decision-making, telling the story of where you’re winning and where you need to focus your attention to stay on track. Historically, Quickbase has offered thirteen chart types, including bar, pie, and gauge. Generally available to all customers now, we’re adding 15 new types of charts to help you tell even better stories with your data, and show off the great work your team is doing. Heatmap A heatmap is an effective way to visualize patterns and trends across large data sets. It uses color intensity to represent value, making it easy to identify spikes, clusters, or outliers at a glance. For example, when tracking safety incidents across multiple sites, darker shades can quickly highlight areas that require attention, enabling faster and more informed decisions. Radial bar You can give your bar chart a circular twist. It’s a great way to compare values when you want a more visual impact. Let’s say you’re tracking task completion rates - each radial bar segment can represent a task category, making the whole chart look like a performance wheel that’s both functional and eye-catching. Variwide bar If you need to show both value and impact in a single view, you can use a variwide bar chart. It adjusts both the height and width of columns based on your data values. Imagine you're comparing change orders (height) by project and also want to emphasize the length of delay associated with each change order (width). Variwide bar charts help you capture both dimensions at once. Spline If you want to show trends with a smooth, flowing line, use a spline chart. Unlike a basic line chart, a spline adds curvature between data points, making it easier to spot gradual changes. For example, you might track labor hours used over time. A spline chart can help you visualize subtle dips and peaks across the year without harsh angles, helping stakeholders focus on overall movement. Area spline To show both trend and magnitude over time, use an area spline chart. It’s like a spline chart but with the area beneath the line filled in, giving more weight to the volume of data. Say you're tracking labor hours by category - an area spline can help you see how categories shift in volume while still emphasizing their overall trajectory. Streamgraph If you need to show how data flows over time across multiple categories, try a streamgraph. It’s perfect for visualizing stacked values with movement - like tracking how material costs shift across different categories over the course of a construction project, or how production output varies by assembly line throughout a manufacturing cycle. Donut Donuts show proportions just like pie charts, but with a open center for a modern look. For example, if you’re tracking revenue by region, a donut chart quickly reveals which region contributes the most. Bullet When comparing performance against a target, you can choose a bullet chart. It’s a clean, space-saving alternative to gauges or bar charts. For example, you could show actual sales next to your goal and a qualitative range - e.g. poor, average, or excellent performance. 3D charts Looking to add depth to your data? 3D charts provide a visually engaging way to present standard charts like bars, pies, and funnels. While the data stays the same, the added perspective can help you tell a more dynamic story. Available 3D charts include: 3D bar 3D stacked bar 3D area 3D pie 3D donut 3D funnel 3D scatterRe: New email notification beta has arrived
Oh I'm sorry, I see what you're saying. While it is possible to include non-Quickbase users in the To field (like you would in Outlook), it's not currently possible to do so for the From field (and therefore, it's not possible to do so for the Reply To field either, since Reply To is automatically set to match the From field on the back end). I like your mailto solution as a workaround, but can you log this as product feedback as well? (Click the ? in the top-right corner when logged into Quickbase, then click Give feedback).Re: New email notification beta has arrived
Hi there, this is something you should be able to accomplish today. If you click on the From field when building a custom email, there are several options for who the sending email address is - like the owner of the email, or the user who triggered the change. See our help article for details.Introducing New Quickbase Navigation (beta)
Update: This blog was initially published ahead of our open beta in May. On October 1st, new (or sidebar) navigation will become the default Quickbase experience. To help guide the transition, if your users tried new navigation during the open beta and reverted to legacy navigation, we will respect their current settings. Your team will still have the option to use to legacy (or top) navigation through the end of 2025, but doing so will require action from both admins and individual end users. Access the End User Guide for More Details > Quickbase is the world’s first platform for dynamic work management. And that means we wake up every day asking ourselves how we can make our customers more efficient and help them grow. We are continually improving the platform and adding new capabilities, so it is easier than ever for you to see, connect, and control your most complex processes. To do that, we want to make sure we continue to focus on providing an intuitive, clean user experience, which is the foundation on which the rest of Quickbase relies. That’s why we’re excited to announce the beta version of our new navigation. Here’s what to expect from our new navigation, and how you can try it out today. What’s changing? We rebuilt Quickbase’s navigation from the ground up to provide a more modern and intuitive experience for both you and your users. And, while we have future plans to add new functionality and concepts to our navigation, we’re not adding any new elements just yet. Instead, this initial release of our new navigation will re-arrange the components you use to navigate around your apps today. This approach will ease you and your users into this experience and make it easier to manage this change. Tables have moved to the left side Some may call it clunky; others call it dated, but we heard loud and clear from many of you that the Quickbase menus at the top of the page take up too much room. That’s why we’re moving app-level links to a new sidebar which you can find at the left edge of the page. Here, you can navigate to each table in your app. And if you are an app admin, you will find links to app settings and the user management page. We’re also providing centralized access to all your table settings with Settings for each table directly in the content menu are designed to save you time and clicks. It’s important to note that your existing table order and permissions will translate 1:1 from legacy navigation to the new style, so you’ll be able to hit the ground running without the need to re-calibrate your settings. With more room to breathe, you can see – and understand - more of your own data on your screen at once. There are several ways you can choose to interact with this menu, depending on how you like to get work done. You can open the sidebar by clicking the arrow to push content and maintain your open/closed state as you navigate across pages or simply hover anywhere over the closed sidebar to open temporarily and close automatically as you navigate. Switch between apps using the new global nav menu We’re cleaning up the experience of having to switch between apps with the app bar, by moving these controls to the top-left corner of the page. In this new waffle menu, you’ll be able to switch between apps. This is also where you will access other parts of Quickbase outside of apps, such as Pipelines and Exchange, enabling one-click access to key areas of the platform. Getting involved in the beta program Want to be one of the first to get your hands on the new nav? Your valuable feedback is pivotal to shaping our platform. Register here! Next steps The new navigation will be available for all users starting on May 8, 2024, with the ability to try it defaulted on. Each account admin can choose to disable the new navigation for their users under the Admin Console-> Permissions menu. If a user’s ability to turn the new navigation is not disabled, they can visit their user preferences and select sidebar navigation to try out the new experience. Happy navigating!
