Generated File from datasource display in appsheet detail or table view

[Julienec]

I created an app in AppSheet that serves as the front-end for one of our processes. In the app, users can request data based on selected fields(e.g., category name, start date, and end date). Once submitted, the request is processed in the backend, and a file related to the request is generated.

My question is twofold: First, is it possible to display the generated file within AppSheet(in table view or detail view) and allow users to download it through an action button? Second, what is the recommended file type (e.g., CSV, PDF) to ensure that AppSheet can seamlessly fetch, display, and allow the download of the file without issues?

[Steve]

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First, is it possible to display the generated file within AppSheet(in table view or detail view)

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Yes, but it's complicated. Better to just email the document to the requestor.

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Second, what is the recommended file type (e.g., CSV, PDF) to ensure that AppSheet can seamlessly fetch, display, and allow the download of the file without issues?

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The file format has no impact on any of those from AppSheets perspective.

[Julienec]

Hi,

I'd appreciate it if you could explain how complicated it is, so we can look for some workarounds. Thank you. 

[Steve]

I should clarify: you cannot display the document content in the app at all, but you can set it up so the user can download the generated document. To do so, you need to attach the folder that contains the documents as a data source. You can then present that data source to the user.

See also: Use data from Google Drive