Use Data to populate field in Blocks

Modified on Wed, Nov 13 at 12:07 PM

Using Data in a blocks product allows users to populate fields in the blocks using a drop down menu. The populated fields can be uploaded by the producer using an Excel Data sheet. The first step is to create a table.

Go to Product Set Up -> Options -> Shared Data

Create Table

The first step in creating a drop down to populate the fields is to create a table.

You can edit an existing table or upload a new table: In the select table you should select Create New Table.

Type a Name for the table you are creating.

The Select Message field is the Heading that will be displayed above the drop down you are creating

Upload your excel file by clicking on the select button and browsing your computer for the
file.
Click Save.

You new table will be displayed below.

Map Shared Data

In order for the data to display properly in the fields the data must be mapped. This allows the correct information from the database to display in the correct Block field.

To map data:

1.Click Setup on the product you want to create a table for.

2.From the product menu select Options >Shared Data.

3.Click the Map Shared Data tab on the top left of the page.

4.Using the drop downs under data select the field you want displayed in each block.

5.Click Save.

You will now see the drop down displayed in your product.