Using an External Collection, how would I set up my pages to switch External Collection data GET sources?
For example, a User search has been set up with a form input to search TV shows by name. (thanks to @dilon_perera 's help)
One of the data points returned is a numerical ID (integer). When a user clicks on a result, I’d like to use the numerical ID (integer) to deliver the data for the “Details” screen. I’ve set up a custom action to “Get info using tv_id”. Successfully Tested. But don’t know how to display the results of that action on the Details screen.
I’ve been asked this a few times in DM, so moving it to the front so everyone can see… I think the issue is different endpoint request. It may needs to be set up as a collection, instead of Custom Action?
Unfortunately we can’t use custom action values in the other screen ( someone correct me if I’m wrong ). We need to store them somewhere and then use them. Like creating a record in a collection with the custom action values and showing that record details on the other screen.
Or maybe crating some properties in the Users collection and storing them there and showing like Logged in user> that property. Or with inputs but if there are multiple values then there might be multiple change input values actions and might become slow down the app.
I tried to see if we can use External collections for this but it doesn’t have a results key.
Yeah, Jordan messaged me in a DM to inform me that he was able to configure it using the logic I provided.
You’re right also Dilon, there is no results key to create an external collection of the TV show database outside of the search since it only pulls individual records. That’s why we have to create a record and store it.
). We need to store them somewhere and then use them. Like creating a record in a collection with the custom action values and showing that record details on the other screen.