Add the workflow on importing data to the tables app with options
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Description
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Would you consider adding a workflow to automatise the import of data from external sources saved in Files (CSV/ODS/XLSX compatible) to the tables on some trigger (eg tag, time or whatever). Additionally, add the switch either to clean all data from a table before import, or preserve existing data or overwrite existing data, and optionally add the text to the description field.
Use case: I have to update a table with views from external files on a periodical base. Currently, I am uploading a well prepared spreadsheet file to a folder, go to tables app, select a table, clear all data from it, upload new data, add a text Updated: dd.mm.yyyyy. I would like to make this process automatic.
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No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by mapping the Tables app's existing import flow and its Files integration, then clarify the trigger and clean, preserve, overwrite, and description requirements with maintainers. Done should include an agreed workflow covering these options and a verified implementation.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript
- Domain
- database
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 30/100