How to publish different instances of the same application.
I am using Creator for my internal management my store. I am opening a new location, and I want to have a somewhat separate instance of the same app for my new store to use, since the data will all be different, and there is no need to interact between
Re: Application Architecture in Zoho Creator — A Platform-Specific Deep Dive
A recent community post on application architecture made some excellent points about planning architecture early in Zoho Creator projects. The core message is right — Creator applications have a habit of growing organically into maintenance nightmares,
How to skip weekends and public holidays in a scheduled workflow using Deluge in Zoho Creator?
Hi, I have a scheduled workflow in Zoho Creator that runs daily at a fixed time. I want it to execute only on working days skipping weekends and public holidays. Could anyone please help me with how to achieve this?
Publishing an Application with a Student Account
Dear Zoho Creator Team, I hope this message finds you well. I would like to know if I can publish the application I built using my Zoho Creator account, which is currently a student account. If it is possible, could you please guide me on how to go about
Zoho Creator In-App Notification
Hi Team, I have implemented an in-app notification using code, as it required some customization. I followed the example in the link below: https://www.zoho.com/deluge/help/pushnotify-using-deluge.html#Example I have a couple of questions regarding this
In App Auto Refresh/Update Features
Hi, I am trying to use Zoho Creator for Restaurant management. While using the android apps, I reliased the apps would not auto refresh if there is new entries i.e new kitchen order ticket (KOT) from other users. The apps does received notification but would not auto refresh, users required to refresh the apps manually in order to see the new KOT in the apps. I am wondering why this features is not implemented? Or is this feature being considered to be implemented in the future? With the
Approval Workflow Not Triggering When Status Updated via Custom Button
Hi Team, I’m facing an issue with an approval workflow in my application. I have a workflow that updates a record’s Status field from “Pending” to “Waiting for Approval.” I have configured an Approval Workflow with the condition: Status = "Waiting for
zoho creator panel add formula
Hello. I'm using zoho panels which works good for me but i need to add an extra calculation the predefined sum function provided by zoho. not sure if this is possible? The code zoho is generating for the sum is as follows; <text margin='0px' padding='0px'
Printing invoice from creator using writer
Hello. I have created my invoices using Zoho Writer and i'm sending data to them from Zoho Creator by selecting a row in a report and then clicking a button which has workflow connected to it to send the date to the invoice in writer. This is working
Display Latitude and Longitude in Address Field
In Zoho Creator 5, how do I change the address information? I've seen in the script that these fields exist, but I wasn't able to display them. I don't want to see the street or city, just latitude and longitude.
Capture GPS location field
When using a mobile phone to complete the form, I need to capture the GPS location. When this field going to be available? Same question for taking pictures with mobile phone and capturing that picture automatically. Thanks
Capture location upon submit
Hi guys, just got to know that zoho creator is now deprecated the Address Line 1 and Address Line 2 subfields from the Added Location and Modified Location. and i need the address 1 and 2 to know exactly where my employee submit the form (attendance). i used creator only for a year and i found they keep on removing good features which makes me think of migrate away from creator. anyway, any suggestion or workaround that i can do to get back the address 1 and address 2? thanks guys. Jeff
How to get the Geo Location i.e. Longitude and Latitude value in ZOHO Creator Application
How to get the Geo Location i.e. Longitude and Latitude value in ZOHO Creator Application.
Getting street address from GEO location system variable Added_Location
Currently, the only data you can get from the GEOCODE system variable Added_Location, is longitude & latitude, or district_city & state_province & County & postal_Code. However, what I really need is the street address. I can get this if I map the
How to take result of calculation in a form and subtract from a value in another form
I'm using the following code on successful form submission to perform a calculation and enter the result into a field a shown below input.Space_Used = ifNull(input.Area_In_Square_Meters,0) * ifNull(input.Total_Stock,0); I now need the result above, the
MCP > Creator connection failing with Claude
I'm trying to get claude to access any of my Zoho Creator apps and it keeps failing. I have enabled all tools for creator and ensured in claude settings that everything is authorised. Here is what claude says : Unfortunately, the error messages I'm receiving
Copy Creator file field to CRM file field.
Hello, I am trying to transfer the content of a Zoho Creator record afer form submission to a new CRM deal record with a deluge form worklfow. I am trying to see of I can transfer the files fields. creationMap = Map(); if(Revendeur == "IEL Technologie
Calculation on form submit not wokring unless i click F5
I'm using the built in on succesful form submission option and running the code below but when i click submit my form just gets stuck with the blue loading icon and nothing happens until i click F5 and then the page reloads and the calculation does actually
Automatic Email Alerts for Errors in Zoho Creator Logs
Hello, We would like to request a feature enhancement in Zoho Creator regarding error notifications. Currently, Zoho Creator allows users to view logs and errors for each application by navigating to Zoho Creator > Operations > Logs. However, there is
How can I transfer data from Production to Development environment?
Hi, I am using Creator V6 and would like to bring all the data in production to the Development and Testing environments? Is there an easy way of doing that or I have to export and import each table?
Printing invoices using templates
Hello. I have a sales application and i need to print invoices, delivery ntoes etc and i'm trying to use the record template feature which allow you to use all of the fields from a report. My question is how do i make calculated fields which are not in
How to transfer files from Creator file upload fields to CRM file upload fields
This article describes how to transfer files from Zoho Creator file upload fields to Zoho CRM file upload fields. I'm posting it here because the current documentation does not fully and accurately describe how to do this with certain file types (PDF,
Delugeサーバーページ(HTML)での関数の使用方法
Zoho Creator、Deluge並びに初心者です。 題名の通りDelugeサーバーページ(HTML)で関数が使用する方法を教えて頂きたいです。 ざっくりと説明します。 現在、1週間だけカレンダーを表示するページをelugeサーバーページ(HTML)内で作っております。 カレンダー内のボタンには翌週や先週を表示するボタンを追加しようとしています。 それらのボタンを押下した際、現在の日時に±７日をしてページを表示しなおす処理が走るようにさせたいです。 ボタンが押下されたとき、用意していた関数でその処理を実行する想定です。
[Free webinar] Integrations in Zoho Creator - Creator Tech Connect
Hello everyone, We’re excited to invite you to another edition of the Creator Tech Connect webinar. About Creator Tech Connect The Creator Tech Connect series is a free monthly webinar featuring in-depth technical sessions designed for developers, administrators,
Printing receipts with 80mm thermal printer and Zoho Creator
I have a sales form in my Zoho Creator app and I would like to print receipts for customers. Question 1: From what I've read on this forum there's no way to submit and have the receipt print automatically, you'd have to go through the printer dialog,
is it possible to adjust the date field to show Monday as a first day
Hi, Is it possible to adjust somewhere the date field, so the first day of the week is Monday (instead of Sunday)? Thank you! Ferenc
Transferring Data and Double Lookup Help
I would like to ask how I would do the following actions/codes. So I have a Budget Request Application where a User needs a request for a specific Project and lists all their needs in a subform via per-item lists. So, for my questions. 1. I have a dropdown
Best practice to handle 50+ invokeurl calls in a loop without hitting the 30-second timeout?
Hi everyone, I am working on a custom Deluge function where I have a Map containing around 50+ key-value pairs. I need to iterate through this Map using a for each loop and make a GET API call (invokeurl) for each item. The Problem: Because of the 50+
Designing Multi-Step Workflow System in Zoho Creator + Deluge (Startup Build – Exploring Advanced Architecture + Partnerships)
Hi everyone, I’m currently building a Zoho-based system as part of an early-stage startup, and I’m looking to connect with others who have experience designing more advanced workflows in Creator + Deluge. This started as a standard application, but it’s
OpenURL working Intermittently
Never had this issue before, everything was working fine up to a few days ago. We have a buttons on reports to open forms with pre-filled fields. Now, there are instances where it will throw and error and gives no feedback. What is really strange is not
Calculate Hours Minutes Sec in Zoho Creator Using Deluge
check_In = "8-Aug-2023 10:00:00".toDateTime().toLong(); checkout = "8-Aug-2023 18:00:00".toDateTime().toLong(); //difference = start.timeBetween(end); check_In = "8-Aug-2023 17:56:50".toDateTime().toLong(); checkout = "8-Aug-2023 18:00:00".toDateTime().toLong();
Build Smarter Apps with AI in Zoho Creator
Build Smarter Apps with AI in Zoho Creator This is truly the era of AI, and businesses that adapt now will lead tomorrow. Zoho is already moving ahead in this direction, continuously evolving its platform with powerful AI capabilities. With Zoho Creator,
Zoho API
I have little experience with API. I'm trying to get a Custom API working with Zoho creator. I have created a Custom API and created an Endpoint URL, but i get a 9400 error code "The provided HTTP method is not valid for this custom API". Based off the
How I Implemented Subscription-Based Access Control and Expiry Handling in Zoho Creator
I recently worked on a use case where users come into the application to request a service, but they should only be able to continue the process after completing a subscription. The challenge was not just controlling access, but also making sure that
[Free Webinar] Learning Table Series 2026 – Customer agreement & contract management using Zoho Creator
Hello everyone, We’re excited to announce the next session in Learning Table Series 2026, where we will continue with our purpose-driven approach—focusing on how Zoho Creator’s features help solve real-world business challenges. Each session in this series
Dynamic image in form works in the app but not on the customer portal.
img = frm_Fichas[ID == input.Nombre].Foto; imgno = Nophoto[ID2 = 1].Image; if(len(img) > 1) { img = img.replaceAll("/sharedBy/appLinkName/",zoho.appuri); img = img.replaceAll("viewLinkName","Fichas_de_personal_public"); img = img.replaceAll("fieldName","Foto");
How can I export all Deluge code across the application?
I’m working on a application with multiple forms, reports, and HTML views, where Deluge scripts are used across workflows, field actions, and custom functions. Is there a way to export all Deluge scripts into a single file for easier search?
First Name in Mail
While sending a mail/message to the user, I want only the first name to be displayed—for example: “Hi John” instead of the full name using "Hi ${Name_Field}"
Page variable not receiving URL parameter in Creator 6 HTML snippet Deluge — Canada DC
I have a Creator 6 app on Canada DC. I'm trying to pass a URL parameter to an HTML snippet page via Deluge but the variable always returns empty. Setup: Page: MYC_Meeting_Tool Page variable declared: submission_id, type Text Page Script tab contains:
Does Zoho Creator support multilingual translation for user-entered data?
I understand that Zoho Creator provides localization support for UI elements such as field labels and static text. I would like to know: Does Zoho Creator support automatic translation of user-entered data (for example, form inputs or stored records)
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