Duplicate the data structure for the new application

[bonameblisto]

I’m have some problems with application created for my busines:

1. Too many forms/columns visibled for all users (security filters can`t solve problem) including some of which “ordinal” users not need to view
2. Too many vitrual columns that increase the synchronization time

I assume that some of the problems can be solved by creating a group of applications wich will use one data source and solve specific tasks of groups/departments
But!
I couldn’t find a way to transfer/copy the data structure to another application (with virtual columns, def values etc.)
Is it possible?

[Marc_Dillon]

You can copy the entire app from here:

But there is no way to only copy portions of an app. There is a feature request for this though:

App Component Reuse Solution Feature Requests

1. Summary We would like to take a subset (Data, UX and Behavior) of an App and be able to reuse this subset into another existing App quickly and reliably. (See example in figures 1 and 2). We propose a solution which is much faster and safer than replicating each single change by hand. (See Figures 3 and 4). The solution is intentionally simple but it is powerful, flexible and fairly easy to implement. There is no hidden magic, the App Author is in control of every step. [export01a] [i…

[bonameblisto]

Marc! Thanks for answer.
But I’m see next problem: how to synchronise data structure changes (we are not Gods and can’t create ideal structure )
With my non-academic view - data is data, data presentation is presentation, and I can’t understand why i can’t use CTRL+C/CTRL+V for data description for reuse in other app’s
PS Thanks for link to “Feature Request”! I`m not alone

[Marc_Dillon]

bonameblisto:

But I’m see next problem: how to synchronise data structure changes

Manually.

[lamontfr · Accepted solution]

@bonameblisto @Marc_Dillon

The solution I propose provides a reliable way to update a component rather than having to duplicate all the single changes by hand. Please see section 4.3.2 in App Component Reuse Solution.

If you think my feature request would be useful, your vote will help !