Connectors can be created by using the CSV and Json files in order to access the data of these files. In the following, we will create a connector from the CSV file “Suppliers” which contains supplier information such as name, ID, and industry.
Creating a new connector
From CSV File
In order to create a connector, please open the page Connector under the Design. Connector will be available to use in the Smartform after necessary configuration.
Connector can be created via plus sign or directly with the File button:
The configuration page allows you to enter the desired connector name. The type of the file can be entered as CSV or JSON.
XLS and XLSX is not available at the moment.
After choosing the type, the file can be uploaded using the Upload file(s) button. Header and CSV-separator information should be provided.
After clicking the Save button, the connector will be saved and the “Testing” area will be available.
You can test the connector by clicking the “Execute connector” button.
From JSON File
You can easily upload a JSON file with filling the desired name and chosing the JSON file type:
Using the connector in the smartform
Custom connectors can be used in the smartform. In order to show the supplier list in the “Select” element of the smartform, “Connections” section should be opened. The label and the value will be selected from the headers of the CSV file, which contain different information of suppliers.
Parameter | Description | Example |
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Connection 1 | Custom connectors can be reached via this drop-down list. | Suppliers |
JSON Path: label | This area determines the parameter which should be shown in the smartform drop-down list. |
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JSON Path: value | This area determines the parameter which will be stored in the database. The names of the suppliers will be shown in the dropdown list of the smartform, but the ID of the supplier will be stored in the database when the user selects the supplier name. |
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