Glossary
View
A specific presentation of a Grid: which entries are visible (filter), in what order (sorting), how they're bundled (grouping), and which columns appear.
A view does not change the data. There are seven types: Grid View, Kanban, Calendar, Map, Gallery, List, Timeline.
ApptiveScript
The expression language of ApptiveGrid. Used in formula columns, conditional block visibility, Flow conditions, and filters — every filter built through the interface is an ApptiveScript expression. → What is ApptiveScript
Trigger
The event that starts a Flow. Every Flow has exactly one. → Trigger
Block
A building block of a Page: text, heading, image, input field, embedded view, analytics, or layout container. Blocks can contain other blocks.
Run
A single execution of a Flow. Called Previous runs in the interface. Every run has a status: Done, Error, or Waiting.
Entry
A row in a Grid. In some places in the interface also called Entity or Record — they mean the same thing.
Field
A column of a Grid. Every field has a column type. The terms Field and Column mean the same thing.
Filter
A rule in a View that determines which entries are visible. Filters can be grouped with and/or, up to three levels deep.
A temporary filter applies only to you and only in this session; a saved filter applies to everyone who sees the view.
→ Filtering, Sorting, Grouping
Flow
An automated process made up of steps. Begins with exactly one trigger, followed by actions and helpers.
Form
An input mask for a Grid. Can create new entries or edit existing ones. People filling it out don't need an ApptiveGrid account, unless access is restricted.
Grid
A table of structured data — the data store. Every column has a fixed type.
Not to be confused with a View, which only determines the presentation.
Grouping
Bundles entries in a View by the values of a field. Each group can display an aggregate: Sum, Average, Minimum, Maximum, Filled, Empty, Checked, Unchecked.
Link
An externally shareable address. ApptiveGrid generates links for forms, views, portals, Flow starts, and invitations.
All links of a Space are listed together in one place.
Portal
A published page — reachable via a portal link, shareable, and embeddable in websites.
Role
Determines what a person is allowed to do in a Space. Four levels: Owner, Manage, Edit, View.
Only View is free; the others use up a seat.
→ Roles
Step
A single element of a Flow. Three kinds: Triggers, Actions, Helpers.
→ Actions
Page
An interface composed of blocks. It's published as a portal.
Used for three different things
"Page" is used in the interface for three different things:
- Page (portal) — this entry
- Form page — a section of a multi-page form
- Flow page — a page displayed by a Flow step
Seat
A license for a person with editing rights in a Space. Read access is free and doesn't use up a seat.
→ Seats
Space
The top-level organizational unit. Contains Grids, pages, and Flows. Access rights, plan, and seats are all tied to the Space.
Column type
Determines what values a field can hold, how they're displayed and filtered, and whether they can be collected in forms.
Three types calculate their own value: Use linked value, Calculate sum, Formula.
Trial period
The period after creating a Space during which extended features are available. The remaining days are shown in the Space settings.
Link (relationship)
A connection between entries in two Grids. Two types: Link record (one target) and Link multiple records (multiple targets).
Chains of links across several Grids are not possible.
Webhook
Two meanings, depending on direction:
- Outgoing — a notification that ApptiveGrid sends to an external system on an event. Configured in the Space settings.
- Incoming — a Flow trigger through which an external system starts a Flow.
→ Webhooks · Starting a Flow via webhook
Terms you can ignore
These appear in out-of-the-way corners of the interface and aren't needed for everyday work:
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| VirtualGrid | Internal name for View |
| Entity | Internal name for Entry |
| Persistent Grid | Internal name for Grid |
| Stable / Enterprise | Operating variants of ApptiveGrid |