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What is the Organizations app used for? - What is an organization? An organization refers to a group of people who come together to achieve common goals and objectives. It can be a business, non-profit, government agency or any other entity that operates with a specific purpose. Within the context of the Organizations app, an organization represents an entity that is added to...

What is the Help Creator app used for? - What is Help Creator used for? The Help Creator app in Appward is a tool for making helpful content like guides and tutorials. You can organize it neatly and make it easy for users to learn about any topic you want. How does it work? With Help Creator, you can arrange your content in folders,...

What is scripting? - Scripting refers to the process of writing code to automate tasks or perform specific actions within software applications. In the context of Appward, scripting involves writing code to customize the behavior of Appward apps, create new features or integrate with external systems. You can use scripting within the platform to make your own apps and...
What is the Development Tracker app used for? - What is scripting? Scripting refers to the process of writing code to automate tasks or perform specific actions within software applications. In the context of the Appward platform, scripting involves writing code to customize the behavior of applications, create new features or integrate with external systems. Scripting allows developers to extend the functionality of the...

What is the API Functions app used for? - In the world of computers and software, an API (Application Programming Interface) is a bridge that enables different programs to communicate and share information, making it possible for them to work together and perform more advanced tasks than they could on their own. What is API Functions for? API Functions is an app where you...
What is usage tracking? - For each API function, there is a setting in the function details called Usage tracking. This feature can be enabled to track any time that the function is called in any of your apps. If you enable usage tracking by clicking the box, you can see all of the instances of that function being ran...

What is the App Creator app used for? - What is App Creator used for? App Creator in Appward is a tool that lets you make your own apps, even if you’ve never done it before. How does it work? Think of it like building with blocks. You pick the pieces you need, and with Appward’s low code environment, you can put them together...
What do I put for “Database table name” and the other fields in Settings? - During the app creation process, you’ll come across the following Settings screen. When creating an application, you often need a way to store and retrieve data specific to that app. That’s where database tables come in handy. Think of a database table as a digital storage compartment where your app can keep all its important...

What are checklists and how are they used in Appward? - A Checklist is a tool used to systematically go through a series of tasks or items, ensuring that each step is completed and nothing is overlooked. Think of it as a to-do list with added structure and organization. Checklists are commonly used in different contexts, from simple daily routines to complex project management processes. They...
What is Checklist Creator used for? - What is a Checklist? A Checklist is a tool used to systematically go through a series of tasks or items, ensuring that each step is completed and nothing is overlooked. Think of it as a to-do list with added structure and organization. Checklists are commonly used in various contexts, from simple daily routines to complex...
Getting Started with Checklist Creator - Managing multistep processes across your business can be difficult, especially when you need to maintain consistency and ensure tasks are being completed correctly. When steps are missed or not signed off on correctly, vital elements can be overlooked, and more time is wasted in following up or revisiting specified tasks.

What is the Database Manager app used for? - What is a Database? A database is like a digital warehouse where you store and organize information in a structured way. Think of it as a giant electronic filing system that holds all sorts of data about your business – from customer details to inventory records to sales transactions. Why is it important? A database...

What is the Queries app used for? - What is a Query? A query is essentially a request you make to your Appward database to perform certain actions, like retrieving data or modifying existing data. In Appward, we use SQL (Structured Query Language) which is a specialized language used for managing and manipulating data. Basically, SQL is the language you use to write...

What is the Report Builder app used for? - What is Report Builder used for? Report Builder in Appward is a sophisticated tool designed to create beautifully formatted reports in PDF and Excel formats using data from your Appward applications. How does it work? Select Data: You start by choosing the data you want to include in your report. This could be sales figures,...

What’s the difference between a primary tour and a general tour? - The difference between a primary tour and general tour is that a primary tour is specialized—it holds settings to manage the Help Menu for its respective app. You can configure whether a tour is general or primary either when you’re adding the tour: Or in the details of the tour: Each app can only have...
What’s the difference between an app tour and a workspace tour? - The differences between app and workspace tours are: App tours are meant to guide you through how to use an app while workspace tours are meant to guide you through the general platform App tours are linked to a specific Appward app while workspace tours are not
Getting Started with Tours - Tours is Appward's solution for easy onboarding of new users to all of our applications. It creates a simulated experience that takes a user through the general layout of an application, its add process, edit process and all other features of the app.