Hey everyone,
I’m building a simple ERP system using Softr and Fillout for the front-end, with Make and Airtable handling the back-end and database. I’m stuck on how to set up good date range filters.
Has anyone tackled this before? What worked for you? I’ve tried a few things but nothing seems quite right. It would be great to hear about any clever workarounds or techniques you’ve used.
Also, if you’ve found any useful resources or tutorials on this topic, please share! I’m open to trying different approaches if it means getting a smooth date filtering experience for users.
Thanks in advance for any tips or advice!
I’ve found that utilizing Airtable’s native date filtering capabilities can be quite effective when integrated with Softr. By creating a formula field in Airtable that converts your date values into a standardized format, you can then use Softr’s list block filters to query based on these formatted dates. This approach eliminates the need for complex workarounds and leverages the strengths of both platforms.
For implementation, I recommend exploring Airtable’s DATEADD() function to create flexible date ranges. This method has proven robust in my projects, offering reliable filtering without sacrificing performance. Remember to thoroughly test your solution with various date scenarios to ensure consistency across all use cases.
I’ve been down this road before, and it can be tricky. One approach that worked well for me was using Airtable’s API in combination with a custom component in Softr. Essentially, I created a date picker in Softr that sends the selected date range to Airtable via the API. This allows for more flexibility in how you handle the date filtering on the Airtable side.
The key is to structure your Airtable formulas to work with the date range you’re sending. I found using the IS_AFTER() and IS_BEFORE() functions in Airtable particularly useful for this. It takes some initial setup, but once it’s in place, it’s pretty smooth sailing.
One thing to watch out for is performance issues with large datasets. If you’re dealing with a lot of records, you might need to implement some pagination or lazy loading to keep things running smoothly. It’s a bit more work, but your users will thank you for the snappy interface.
hey finn, i’ve wrestled with date filtering too. one trick that worked for me was using a custom js script in softr to handle the date range selection, then passing those values to airtable via make. it’s not perfect but gets the job done. you might wanna check out softr’s forums for some code snippets. good luck!