Hello AppSheet Community,
I'm currently working on an application that involves users uploading images. I've noticed a behavior that I'm hoping to find a solution for.
When a user adds an image through the AppSheet interface – let's say they select a file named "EC.jpg" from their device – the image is successfully uploaded and linked to the corresponding row in my Google Sheet. However, in Google Sheet, the image URL or filename that gets stored follows a more "standardized" format, such as "image.12345.jpg". This is understandable from a storage perspective.
However, my workflow requires me to, at some point within AppSheet (or potentially through a workflow rule), be able to access or reference the original filename of the image ("EC.jpg" in this example) that the user initially uploaded.
I've explored the column settings for the image type, but I haven't found a built-in option to retain or access the original filename.
My question to the community is: Is there a way, perhaps through expressions, workflow rules, or other AppSheet features, to capture and store the original filename of the uploaded image? I'm open to different approaches, even if it involves a slightly more complex setup.
Perhaps there's a way to trigger a workflow when an image is uploaded that could extract the original filename and store it in a separate column? Or maybe there's an expression I'm overlooking that provides access to this information?
Any insights or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for your time and help.
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