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This leads one to believe that the formula will be expired out, meaning we can't use the formula syntax.
- If this is true, then that means that we've now got to use the inputs down in the Advanced section.
This presents a potential significant increase in the number of clicks it takes to get to the same point.
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Let's consider how long it takes to setup 1 input column using the two different methods.
Formula Syntax
By this I mean using `INPUT("Column_Name", starting_value_formula)`
- Number of clicks: 2
- Number of typing: 1
- One to open the formula space
- type in the formula
- Click the save button
New Advanced Inputs
By this I mean using the input fields down in the advanced section
- Number of clicks: 8
- Number of typing: 3
- One to create a new input option (in the advanced section)
- One to get into the name field
- type
- One to select the type dropdown
- One to select the type
- One to enter the formula space for the input
- type in the formula/default value
- Click the save button
- One to open the formula space on the column data set entry
- type in the input formula
- click the save button
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You can see how this is a HUGE "dev overhead" burden you're introducing with this... yes?
It's my sincere hope that the formula syntax will NOT be expired out, and that the two systems will be propagated forward together - presenting yet another reason why AppSheet is superior to other no/low-code platforms - multiple ways to do the same thing. ๐ช This sort of flexibility is what makes the AppSheet platform preferable to others, as there's never really a wall you can hit - you can always back up and try another route.
Thank you for your consideration!
