This video demonstrates how to improve data entry efficiency in a ues.io app by converting a text field into a select list. The example uses a Fleet Management app where the “Preferred Routes” field for drivers previously required manual typing of values like “Short,” “Long,” or “Medium.”
The presenter shows how to:
• Create a new select list called “Preferred Routes.”
• Add options to the list: “Long,” “Short,” “Medium,” and a default “Not selected” option.
• Edit the driver collection to change the “Preferred Routes” field from a text input to use the new select list.
• Refresh the app view to confirm users can now quickly select a value from the list instead of typing it each time.
Key takeaway:
Using select lists for repetitive values streamlines data entry, reduces errors, and saves time for users managing database records in ues.io.