Currency in HTML Views
I'd like to propose that if a variable derived from a currency value is used in an html view, the comma for the thousands place be added. Or, there should be a built-in function to format the displayed value with the $ and comma. Cheers, John Whitney ZOHO Creator Developer
Do public registrants count as 'Users' on the account
Hi, this may seem dumb to ask but, whilst at max our organisation will require 5 users to administer the apps and databse, we wish members of the public to be able to register, log in, add and edit their information on our database via a web form. Will those people count as users on our user count, or simply as public data access through our web form? We are hoping for thousands of registrations but if they count as 'Users' it would be financially unviable.
Change or Allow Customization of HTML header Information
This may appear overly critical, but I'd like to know if the header info can be changed or enabled for customization. Example, in my app when viewing a page, the browser tab shows this because the html for the page has this Additionally, I'm using a web-service to post to Facebook as a linked post. Here's how it looks: Request: I'd like the "Zoho Creator" text removed from the header on all pages, or changed to the application name, or enabled for customization per application. Cheers, John Whitney
Is it possible to collapse / expand custom functions (Namespaces) by default?
Hi, We have over 10 -15 namespaces, and each has 5-10 functions. So, when we open the function tab, we have to collapse each one of them before reaching the function that is at the bottom of the list. Just wondering if it is possible to set a default status collapse / expand these namespaces? or, even a collapse all / expand all option would do Any thoughts? -Deepa Govind http://homepreneur-online.com/
Zoho Creator and Zoho Writer
I would like the ability to connect fields from a single record in ZC into a ZWriter document, with those fields arranged and formatted in a ZWriter Doc. This would work similar to the dynamic fields available in ZSites (that are connected to your ZC databases). There could be a custom action button on a certain view that called the integration API connected to a ZWriter template where those fields exist. Anybody know how to do something like this? Maybe I'm missing an obvious way of doing it?
form grid view rich text
You should be able to limit the height of a rich text field in a grid view, or at least make it look similar to a multi-line format. If there is a lot of text, the height of each submission gets a little ridiculous.
Minor Changes/improvements to Zoho Creator
A couple suggestions for Zoho Creator When Adding or Editing a record from a view show the Form name on top instead of Add Record or Edit Record. When sorting a view by a URL field sort by the link name instead of the URL
Provide EDIT option for CRM integrated tasks in Deluge script builder
Hi, As of now, all CRM related tasks in ZC apps are performed by manually typing the code eg: <CRM Response> = zoho.crm.create(<CRM Module Name>, <Field values as map value>) <variable>= zoho.crm.searchRecords("<moduleName >", "<criteria>", fromIndex, toIndex); These are working just fine.. However, we dont see a EDIT option, for these lines of code in scripting mode. Not all are code-savy. Having this in script mode will make things easier for not-so-code-friendly-people as well What does the rest
Exporting of reports in spreadsheet format
Currently, reports cannot export in spreadsheet format, only PDF. This is not helpful. I can create a regular View with groupings, then export that to spreadsheet format, however, that doesn't give me the aggregated grouping I desire and get with Reports.
Zoho Reports Style Data Import Process
Hi, The Zoho Reports method of importing data is so much better than that of Creator. I would like to propose that you try and incorporate this into a future release. Thanks Shaheed
Dynamically Rename Forms of Views via a New URL Variable
In making extensive use of functional urls, I have identified a need to have some control over the label name of a view. In my case, I have a form for users to select filter constraints and then feed that to a view via a functional url to display filtered results. But, the name of the view is always the same. It would be nice to add a new variable to the url string, i.e. zc_ViewName, so that the view loads with a custom name. This would not change the actual name (in code or label) of the view. Similarly,
Zoho Creator Page Load Speed
I have noticed that at about 12:30 PM (EST) to about 3:30 PM (EST) that the page download / upload speed has been drastically reduced. I am wondering if this is when you are doing your updates which would be 10:00 PM (IST) to 1:00 AM (IST). I performed a speed test for my browser and the results are: Ping : 15 ms Download: 23.45 Mbps Upload: 23.77 Mbps From the results stated above you can conclude that it is not my browser and in fact it is Zoho Creator that is having the issue. My company cannot
Suggestion: Built-in Function for URL Shortening
After reading Gaev's post https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/community/topic/forms-working-since-last-september-now-causing-errors I thought of a simple solution to this problem that also would benefit other applications: Have a built-in function that performs url shortening. " There are several reasons to use URL shortening. The free hosting space provided by access Internet Service Providers for its customers may generate an aesthetically unpleasing address. Some web developers on mainstream sites
Programmatic access to user groups
Are there plans to allow programmatic access to user groups? Use-case: A form allows a user to select a site location as his primary place of work. The on-submit code places this user in a specific group (in the share module). This is similar to how Sharepoint groups work. Group membership determines what a user can view/edit/access. I suppose this makes most sense of domain-enabled Creator accounts. John M. Whitney
Add Comment in View Criteria
Is a future update can we have the ability to add comments to the View Criteria?
Add a Record by Email: File Upload
The ability to add html data (rich text) by email is terrific (see https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/community/topic/rich-text-data-by-email) It seems logical to extend this functionality by also accepting an attached file. There are a number of situations where this could be valuable. For example, accepting PDF contracts, job applications as Word documents, and system logs as text files. In email, attached files are MIME blocks that are encoded with Base 64. Listed below are some typical ones A Picture
Why not provide "break" keyword in Deluge scripting?
Hi there, Why not provide "break" keyword in Deluge scripting? In many cases, I've to imitate "break through out loop" function like this: for each r in form { processed = false; if ( !processed && conditon ) { processed = true; process(); } } If Deluge scripting provides "break" keyword, I can just implement it concisely as following, just like other high level languages, such as Java for each r in form { if ( conditon ) { process(); break; } }
Add a "Run Now" option to the scheduler.
Since the only way to write a custom script to be performed on the database and process it on demand is by creating a custom schedule. A "Run Now" option would be a simple and nice feature instead of entering a time in half hour increments. This way once the save button is pressed the script would run immediately. This would be helpful when there are thousands of records that need bulk edits made instead of using the bulk edit feature and only being able to update 200 records at a time.
Views Enhancements
1. Change the email field to a Icon instead of the entire email address 2. Relocation option for the Custom Action Columns 3. Make Lookup field a link to view the respected form 4. Change the file attachment field to an Icon instead of the entire file name 5. Add an option that the view link will always show all fields. (or add a column in "Column Properties" to show or hide the field in View)
Ideas for user handling
There has been a lot of discussion of the way users are handled in zoho and I think many developers are frustrated with it. Here is my two cents: 1. If I create an app for a client, I would like all of the interface to be through my URL. I think it looks a bit unprofessional when a user goes to my site, and is redirected to creator.zoho.com/.../.../.../.. to sign in and use the app. If they are a bit curious, they will go to the root site and be greeted with "Create your own database for free."
Two view requests
1) When clicking Edit on a record in a view the form opens with the words Edit Record on the top. Can this show the form name on the top? 2) When Summing a column of numbers can we add a label to the total row. When grouping items a label for each subtotal and then for the Grand Totals would improve the usability. Herb Wexler
Support Named Calendars for iCal Feeds
ref: https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/community/topic/ical-feeds-11-11-2011 ref: https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/community/topic/new-zc-variables-for-the-ical-feed Please add a new user-definable variable for constructing an ical url that enables the definition of a calendar's name. Currently an ical's feed value for X-WR-CALNAME = the view the feed comes from. This is very limiting in the case of generating multiple ical urls from the same view. In the case of established ical feeds from ZOHO Creator,
Conditional Option for Required Form Object
Make the "red star" appear denoting a form field is required based on user actions in the form before clicking SUBMIT. Currently if a form field is not marked required, we can employ code in the validation process to check form fields for some condition, and terminate form processing if the conditions are met. This is an after-the-fact check to make a form field required. It would be a better experience for the users to have a code option to make form fields required or not based on user actions
itDuzzit provides connectors and pre-built solutions for cloud-based applications
Hi NOT AN AD and i don't work for this company http://www.itduzzit.com/site/ For those of us using Zoho Creator to work with other cloud apps this could provide a nice solution especially for those who are pretend programmers like me. They list Zoho CRM as a connector and i have asked about Creator, ZOHO .. you working with these guys ?? If anyone picks up on this let me know, promise will share back. Is there anything better being used by others ?
List Support in Reports
Reports currently do not support lists as a filter criteria. In order to view a report that meets some limited criteria, you have to edit the view criteria first and then regenerate the report. John M. Whitney
Regarding external access to Zoho Creator databases
Is it possible for us to externally access and modify the fields in the Zoho Creator database outside of Zoho -- for example, to populate corresponding fields on a PHP form on our own website? Thank you!
Extend with Wrappers
If you follow my posts, you know I'm extending ZC with custom php scripts (api's) hosted elsewhere. It would be really cool if we could do this here. I suppose the developer would submit a code block to ZOHO for analysis and approval, where it would be wrapped inside Creator as a custom function (with defined input requirements that produce specific output results). These functions could then be offered in the marketplace where others could buy the custom function (think app store) and install it.
href link to uploaded file
I would like to see Zoho support a direct link to an uploaded file via a standard URL that allows the email/browser app to handle the file accordingly. For example: Copy code http://creator.zoho.com/zoho.adminuser/zoho.appname/FILES/uploaded_file.pdf where the path 'FILES' is what is needed. versus the current click-to-download option: Copy code http://creator.zoho.com/DownloadFile.do?filepath=/input.File_Upload_1&sharedBy=zoho.adminuser&appLinkName=zoho.appname&viewLinkName=yourViewNameThe requirement
Rearrange Links in Dropdown
It is nice how you can rearrange the links for the user side of your application but what would be nice is if you could rearrange the links in the drop-down for "Forms" and "Views" in the development side of Creator instead if Creator arranging the links in alphabetical order or at the very least have them show up how you have arranged them for the user side.
Cycle 2: Google Checkout-Paypal Integration
Suggestion: Google Checkout-Paypal Integration Purpose: Allows form users to pick items in a Zoho Creator form and have them added to a GCheckout or Paypal shopping cart. Upon form submission, the form data is submitted to Creator but the user is taken to checkout through the respective service. Motivation: This feature would be very useful for any type of situation where payment is needed but you want a seemless experience through Zoho Creator. Personally, I have needed this feature for various
Changing Field Types
There is a restriction on changing a field type if that field is referenced in a script. In most cases this is a very useful restriction. However can the restriction be removed if the script is only Show/Hide or Enable/Disable. Herb Wexler
On Add/On Edit How about both
I frequently need to put the same code in On Add-On Load and On Edit-On Load such as Disable xyz. It is also common to need the same code in On Add-Validate and On Edit-Validate or On Add-On Success and On Edit-On Success. Any possibility of having a section for On Both Add & Edit? Herb Wexler www.PreventingMediocrity.com
Share Application not working
I am trying to share my application and it simply will not allow it to be shared. At the moment the application is shared with no one, yet every time I try to send out an invite, when the person clicks on the application it signs them into MY account. Or when they log into their Zoho account it shows up on their shared applications list yet when they click on it it won't allow them access and says they do not have permission.
Custom Languages in Scripts
Dear zCreator Team, In Zoho Creator forms currently I think only rudimentary scripts are allowed right? Can you also consider supporting extended scripting like those MSIL compliant ones? ---- Deepak Vasudevan http://thamizhththendral.blogspot.com/
Forms in zCreator
Dear zCreator Team, Does Zoho Creator forms allow only a simple flow layout? Can you try incorporating support for custom stylesheets and my own precision positioning the elements? ---- Deepak Vasudevan http://thamizhththendral.blogspot.com/
Ability to hold onto Record Collections across form events. OR ActiveRecord/ORM'ish relationships
Right now each form event (on add, edit, validate, etc), is pretty much it's on sandbox when it comes to variables. I would love the ability to load in a record collection "pointer"/ model that can be accesses across the events. This would cut down a lot on unneeded "state" fields that are pretty much only created to bridge the gap from say an on-add to on-validate. I recommend a "collection" field that works much like formula or just a global name space mixed variable map(). Where you could stick
Creating a form counter
Hi there, I am new to Zoho Creator and I was wondering if anybody had any feedback or suggestions on creating a counter based on the amount of entries submitted in a form? I essentially want to have a view created where it would check how many entries are currently in the form and show the total number in that specific view. Is that possible and does anyone have any idea how this could be achieved? I appreciate the help! Thanks! Danny
Global Variables
Re-posted idea from http://help.zoho.com/portal/en/community/topic/stateless-fields-and-push-buttons-in-a-database-form There is value in having a programmatically accessible global variable list. It would be similar to our global functions in that global variables can be used anywhere in an application (similar to zoho-defined variables). Here we could define our own variable names, types (numeric, date, string, etc), and optionally add default values that could be referenced in any code or form
Field Notes Suggestion
I would like to see a new option for each field for programming notes. Information would be entered that reminds the programmer how that field is used. This would be next to the Tooltip but does not show on any other screen. Herb Wexler
Remove 'All Times are in ' from forms
Very minor request. On the bottom left of all views is the phrase 'All Times are in ' even if there are no time fields on the view. Is there a way to remove this note? Herb Wexler
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