How to Add New button create child data from parent table form

[Tech_Service]

How to add New button create child data from parent table form as in the image. Mine have the REF_ROWS() just doesn’t show the button, please help.

[Marc_Dillon · Accepted solution]

The Ref type column in the child Table needs IsPartOf turned on.

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However, I always recommend forcing the user to save the parent record first, then only allow them to add children from the parent’s Detail view.

[Tech_Service]

Thank you but, mine is List Type and do not have “Is a part of?” check box

[Marc_Dillon]

That’s not the

Marc_Dillon:

Ref type column in the child Table

That’s your “reverse reference” column in your parent Table.

You need to be looking at the Ref type column [Booking] in your “ServiceBookings” Table.

[Tech_Service]

Thank you but I’m looking at a list type I have seen in this example

with List type and he can accomplish the by enable the “New” button as shown in the image.

[Marc_Dillon]

You’re obviously confused. Do some more reading.

help.appsheet.com

References Between Tables

Learn about references, when to create them, and how to use them so your data makes sense.

https://community.appsheet.com/search?q=ispartof

[Tech_Service]

Thank you.

[Tech_Service]

This has to be done on the Child table. and solved my problem

[Joseph_Seddik]

Marc_Dillon:

However, I always recommend forcing the user to save the parent record first, then only allow them to add children from the parent’s Detail view.

Would you please elaborate on the reason? Thank you!

[Marc_Dillon]

Well I’ve mentioned this preference in enough threads by now. I should probably try and write a tips-n-tricks thread on it. Maybe you can private message me sometime next week to remind me?

[Joseph_Seddik]

Yes please! I will. Thank you!