Creating a data connection to a single record for color, opacity, date and numerical values.
Some data widgets and component properties in a Connect app have the ability to connect to a single data point or (record) rather than a collection of data.
Each widget expects to connect to a specific data format. Check to make sure that the data source is using the correct format for the data. At the moment the three connection formats are.
Click on the lightning bolt, next to the value you want to modify, in the right-hand properties menu to connect or create a new connection.
Click on the name of an existing connection to choose an existing connection. This can include connections that are more than a single value.
Select the single data point you want to connect to your widget. Notice that only the correct format can be selected. Click Save Selection to complete the connection.
Create a new connection by clicking on the source for your data.
In this example we are using a Google Sheets connection. In this case paste in the URL of the data source, then click Import.
If the connection is a Google Sheet or Microsoft Excel workbook with multiple sheets choose the sheet you want to use.
Select the single data point you want to connect to your widget. Notice that only the correct format can be selected.
Choose the frequency you want to synchronize with the source, then click Continue.
Choose whether or not to share the connection with other Apps. Name the connection the click continue to complete the connection.
Progress bar, Progress Circle, Date/Time and Countdown/Up widgets can connect directly to a single data point. Where the data point provides either a number or Date/Time value respectively to dynamically drive the data widget.
When a progress, Date/Time or Countdown/Up widget is inside a repeater cell it can only connect to the corresponding record used in the repeater data connection. Follow this link to learn more about Repeaters in Connect
Color requires that the data record is in a HTML Color in Hex format, if the format is not detected a connection will not be possible. The color of a component such as text, shapes stroke and fill, and background can be connected to a single data point or record in the same process as outlined above. Color for items inside a repeater or slide will follow the corresponding item from the connection of the parent widget. Follow this link to learn more about Repeaters in Connect
Opacity requires that the data record is in a number format, if the format is not detected a connection will not be possible. The opacity of a component such as text, shapes, and entire data connected widgets can be connected to a single data point or record in the same process as outlined above. Opacity for items inside a repeater or slide will follow the corresponding item from the connection of the parent widget. Follow this link to learn more about Repeaters in Connect
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