Attaching multiple files to a record : I am t...

[Vishal_Dhingra]

Attaching multiple files to a record : I am trying to build a travel app. I have one row for my flight and have 8 travelers. Just checked them all in and wanted to attach

all 8 boarding passes pdf to that record. It seems only 1 file is allowed to be attached to a record. Is there any other way to build this use case except having to build 8 different records.?

[Stephen_Mattiso]

This sounds odd. Why couldn’t you have eight different columns and one file in each?

[tony1]

@Vishal_Dhingra You could have a single “parent” record for the trip, which as a collection of “child” records. You could then send multiple pdfs based on each of the related child records.

[Stephen_Mattiso]

@Vishal_Dhingra

Try running your app in the Browser version on your Andriod phone and see if you can open your files that way.

I’ve seen a couple things work differently/better in the Browser on my phone.

Might seem like a hassle, or maybe it’s easier to make a shortcut right to the Browser View that you need most if it will work like you want.

[Vishal_Dhingra]

@Stephen_Mattison Because you never know how many attachments you might need for each record.

Thanks @tony but it is additional management of table/columns for managing just attachments. However, this seems to be a logical step if no other option is available.

[Stephen_Mattiso]

@Vishal_Dhingra

Oh, OK.

The way you explained it, it sounded that you only had 8 boarding passes or “files” that you needed to track.

If you’ll have several files/passes for each traveler, maybe for a multi-stop trip, then yes, you’ll need to use the Parent-Child setup.

If you’re just getting into this you should check out the Order Capture Appsheet Sample App, or maybe better for your App the Trip Log Example App.

[Vishal_Dhingra]

Dear @Stephen_Mattison Can you point me to the trip log example app. I am unable to find it in the sample apps. Thanks,

[Stephen_Mattiso]

@Vishal_Dhingra

Here Ya go! This is my copy, make a copy of it for yourself. appsheet.com - Build Powerful Mobile Apps from Spreadsheets Build Powerful Mobile Apps from Spreadsheets appsheet.com

[Vishal_Dhingra]

@Stephen_Mattison Thanks for sharing. Appreciate it.

[Stephen_Mattiso]

@Vishal_Dhingra YVW!

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[Stephen_Mattiso]

@Vishal_Dhingra

I’ve been planning a travel app of my own, would love to hear more about what you come up with!

TY & Good Luck!

[Vishal_Dhingra]

@Stephen_Mattison@tony As an alternative for now I have zipped all the files and attached the one single zip file to the record. unfortunately, I am unable to open the zip file in android phone. However, if I connect from laptop, then the zip file is downloaded and I can extract the data. I guess the app is not identifying the zip file as it gives an extension of .jpg to the file.

[JPAlpano]

I know it’s an old topic.
But wouldn’t be great if user can multi-select files for upload, then they all get uploaded in the specified folder.

The filed would then be a link to that folder where the users only have read only access.
Just thinking out loud.