Before diving into the “how,” let’s briefly discuss the “why.” Regenerating structure in AppSheet serves several crucial purposes:
- Adapting to Changes: As your business grows or changes, so do your data needs. Regenerating structure allows you to update your app’s data model to accommodate these changes.
- Performance Optimization: It helps in optimizing app performance by reorganizing data structures and queries, ensuring efficient data retrieval.
- Data Consistency: Regenerating structure helps maintain data integrity and consistency throughout your app.
- Synchronization: It ensures that data stays synchronized between different data sources.
Now, let’s dive into the steps of regenerating structure in AppSheet:
Step 1: Access Your App
Log in to your AppSheet account and access the app for which you want to regenerate the structure.
Step 2: Open the Data Tab
Within your app, navigate to the “Data” tab. Here, you’ll find a list of tables used in your app.
Step 3: Select the Table to Regenerate
Choose the specific table you want to regenerate. Click on it to access the table settings.
Step 4: Regenerate Structure
In the table settings, you’ll find an option labeled “Regenerate.” Click on it to initiate the regeneration process.
Step 5: Review and Confirm
AppSheet will provide you with a summary of the changes that will occur during the regeneration process. Review these changes carefully to ensure they align with your requirements.
Step 6: Confirm Regeneration
If you’re satisfied with the proposed changes, click the “Confirm Regeneration” button to proceed.
Step 7: Data Migration (if necessary)
In some cases, if the regeneration involves significant changes to the data structure, you may need to migrate your existing data. AppSheet will guide you through this process, ensuring a smooth transition.
Step 8: Test Your App
After regeneration, thoroughly test your app to ensure that it’s functioning as expected. Check for any issues or discrepancies in data, forms, views, and workflows.
Step 9: Deploy the Changes
Once you are confident that your regenerated app is working correctly, you can deploy the changes to make them available to your app users.
