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How to create an app

Create interactive apps and dashboards. Add charts, and Kanban boards, & share it - all in one place.

Updated over 2 months ago

With Formaloo's dashboard, creating an app has become more streamlined and customizable.

Follow these steps to build and share your app effectively:

Step 1: Start with a new Formaloo

  • Open your dashboard and click on +New Formaloo in the dashboard.

create a new app

  • Select “Form” , “Survey” or “Dashboard”

  • Choose “Form” to create a new form, or “Survey” for a survey-based app.

  • Enable Edit Mode to add or delete pages, and customize the form’s fields to suit your needs.

  • When choosing “Dashboard,” you’ll start with two default pages.

  • Enable Edit Mode to delete, add new pages, or customize existing content.

enable edit mode

Step 2: Edit and customize your pages

  • Enable edit mode: Make edits to each page. You can delete existing text or add new content as needed.

  • Adding media: Include images and videos to enrich your pages by using the media options within each page.

  • Customize text: Adjust fonts, colors, and other settings to personalize the look and feel of your app.

add media

Step 3: Adding forms to your app

To add a form, you have two options:

Create a new form:

  • Use the /form command or click the + button on the page.

  • Select Form to create a new one directly in the app.

add new form

Insert an existing form:

  • If you have a form you’ve already created, use the /form command or the + button.

  • In the pop-up, select the title of the form you want to add, then choose it from the list.

add base

This flexibility lets you quickly create a fresh form or embed an existing one, allowing for seamless integration in your app!

Step 4: Adding result pages

Result pages allow for various display options:

  1. Click the + button on your dashboard.

  2. Select from views such as Table, Gallery, Kanban, or Chart View.

  3. Under Base, select the form’s title to link the data you want displayed.

table view

Step 5: Make your app public and share it

1- Enable public view

Go to Settings, then Public View, and enable it to make your app accessible.

2- Get the public URL:

  • Once Public View is enabled, the URL will appear under the Public View button.

  • You can also access the URL by clicking the Share button at the top of the app and selecting Address.

share url address

With these steps, you can create, customize, and publish a fully functional app using Formaloo’s enhanced features.

This flexible process allows you to develop powerful apps ready to share with your audience.

📝 Additional insights:

Portals allow you to organize user interactions within a single app, giving you control over who can view and interact with specific content.

With Formaloo’s portal features, you can streamline access, customize views for different user types, and enhance security for a tailored user experience.

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