Copy Table/View Setup for Linked Data Sources

Feature Requests
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Overview

Implement a feature to copy the setup of tables, sections, or views from one location to another within Noloco, specifically for linked data sources. This would significantly streamline the process of creating consistent interfaces across related data structures.

Use Case

Consider a data structure with linked tables:

  • Product Group > Product > Components

When setting up views for these linked tables, users often need to replicate similar layouts, fields, filters, and actions. Currently, this process is manual and time-consuming.

Proposed Functionality

  1. Copy Setup Option: Add a “Copy Setup” button or option within the table/view configuration interface.
  2. Source Selection: Allow users to select the source table/view from which to copy the setup.
  3. Target Selection: Enable users to choose the target location where the setup should be applied.
  4. Customization: Provide options to select which elements to copy:
  • Fields
  • Filters
  • Actions
  • Layout settings
  1. Compatibility Check: Implement a system to verify that the source and target locations are compatible (e.g., sharing the same data source or having similar field structures).
  2. Conflict Resolution: If there are conflicts (e.g., fields that don’t exist in the target), provide clear notifications and options to resolve these issues.

Benefits

  1. Time-Saving: Significantly reduce the time needed to set up multiple views for linked data sources.
  2. Consistency: Ensure a uniform look and functionality across related views in the app.
  3. Error Reduction: Minimize the chances of mistakes when manually recreating complex view setups.
  4. Improved User Experience: Streamline the app-building process, making it more efficient and user-friendly.

Implementation Considerations

  • Ensure that the copying process respects existing configurations in the target location.
  • Provide clear documentation and possibly a tutorial on how to use this feature effectively.
  • Consider adding this functionality to the template system for even broader application.

This feature would greatly enhance the efficiency of building complex apps in Noloco, especially those with interconnected data structures.

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Agreed, this request would be the first step to achieve this one: Making templates for pages, sections, buttons, functions - #4 by Christoph

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