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=== WP Data Access – App Builder for Tables, Forms, Charts, Maps & Dashboards === |
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Plugin URI: https://wpdataaccess.com/ |
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Contributors: wpdataaccess, peterschulznl, maxxschulz, kimmyx, freemius |
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Tags: table builder, data table, datatable, app builder, dashboard |
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Tested up to: 7.1 |
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Requires PHP: 7.4 |
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Stable tag: 5.5.84 |
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License: GPLv2 or later |
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License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html |
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Turn your data into WordPress apps with tables, forms, charts & maps — no code required, with optional hooks for developers. Supports 35+ languages. |
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== Description == |
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**WP Data Access** transforms your WordPress site into a platform for building **data-driven applications** — without writing a single line of code. |
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With the **intuitive App Builder**, you can create: |
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* **Interactive Data Tables** – manage and display data with ease |
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* **Custom Data Forms** – collect and process input seamlessly |
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* **Charts, Maps & Dashboards** – visualize data beautifully |
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* **Role-Based Access** – control who can view or manage your data |
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* **Multilingual Support** – 35+ languages ready to use |
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WP Data Access is designed as a **true no-code builder**: everything works out of the box, intuitive and effortless. For those who want more, a full set of **developer hooks** makes it possible to fine-tune behavior, extend functionality, or integrate with custom workflows. Hooks are completely optional and invisible to no-code users, but a powerful bonus for developers. |
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== App Builder ❤️ == |
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> The ultimate **data-driven Rapid Application Development tool**. Build dynamic, interactive apps in minutes with **Builders**, **Managers**, and **Wizards** — all fully customizable with Hooks. |
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> * Build dynamic, data-driven apps for both front-end and back-end 📱 |
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> * Connect to local and remote databases ⚡ |
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> * Real-time build and run capabilities 💻 |
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> * Run apps in 35+ languages to reach a global audience 🌍 |
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* **Table Builder** - Create powerful, interactive data tables effortlessly |
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* Add static and dynamic data table filtering options 🔍 |
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* Real-time computed fields and aggregations for instant insights 📈 |
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* A Lookup Wizard to add lookups to your data table 🧙 |
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* Inline editing for instant updates 📝 |
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* Integrates with the WordPress media library for rich content 📷🎞 |
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* Export data tables to PDF, CSV, JSON, XML, SQL, and Excel 📄 |
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* Add charts and maps to your data table header and footer 📊 |
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* JavaScript hooks to customize data table layout and behavior 🔧 |
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* **Form Builder** - Design forms that adapt to your workflow |
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* Grid-based layouts for precise control ➕➖ |
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* Master-detail relationships for multi-level data structures 🔄 |
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* Lookup and Computed Field Wizards to add functionality instantly 🧙 |
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* Interactive client-side validations tied to your database constraints � |
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* Full access to the WordPress media library 📷🎞 |
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* JavaScript hooks to customize business rules, validations and layout 🔧 |
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* **Chart Builder** - Transform your data into visual insights |
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* Google Charts integration 📊 |
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* Create charts from SQL queries 📑 |
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* Interactively adjustable chart configurations ✔ |
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* Print/export charts 🖨📄 |
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* **Map Builder** - Visualize your data geographically |
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* Google Maps integration for location-based apps 🌎 |
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* Query-driven location visualizations 📍 |
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* Interactively adjustable search radius 🔍 |
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* Customizable marker content and layout 📌 |
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* **Dashboard Builder** - Centralize insights with customizable widgets |
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* Combine all app types into cohesive dashboards � |
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* Customize dashboard layouts with flexible positioning and sizing ➕➖ |
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* Customizable widgets presenting dynamic and static data |
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* Mix real-time data with fixed information for comprehensive overviews 📊 |
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* **Theme Builder** - Make your app truly yours |
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* Personalize your app’s appearance with ease 🎨 |
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* **App Manager** - Control your apps with confidence |
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* Authorization management based on WordPress user and role principles 🔒 |
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* Add apps to back-end menus or front-end pages via shortcodes 🔽🌐 |
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* Safe mode to temporarily disable hooks without breaking functionality 🔧 |
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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0MJvuMG7k8] |
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== SQL Query Builder == |
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> **Run and schedule SQL queries** effortlessly from your WordPress dashboard. |
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* Schedule queries to run automatically at defined intervals 🕝 |
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* Run **batch jobs** for **automated data exchange** across multiple databases 🤝 |
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* AI Assistant to generate queries and fix common errors 🤖 |
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* Tabbed interface for running multiple queries in parallel ▶ |
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* Save and reuse queries - privately or globally 🔄 |
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* Built-in safeguards to protect core WordPress tables and ensure data integrity 🔒 |
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* Visual Query Builder to create complex queries without writing SQL 🎨 |
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== Data Explorer == |
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> Take full control of your data with a **GUI-driven interface**. |
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* Manage local and remote data 🗺 |
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* Perform global search and replace across multiple databases and tables 🔍 |
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* Import SQL and CSV files, with ZIP support for handling large datasets 📄 |
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* Export data in various formats, including SQL, CSV, JSON, and XML 📄 |
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* Rename, copy, truncate, drop, optimize, or alter tables 👤 |
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* Advanced table and column options, such as geolocation, and enhanced search ✔ |
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== Premium Data Services == |
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> **Connect, sync, and manage remote databases and data files.** |
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* Compatible with all plugin features � |
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* Premium Remote Connection Wizard 🧙 |
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* Remote Databases: Connect to SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, and MS Access (file-based) 💻 |
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* Remote Data Files: Sync with CSV, JSON, and XML files for dynamic updates (e.g., Google Sheets sync) 📄 |
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== Legacy Tools == |
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> Will be replaced by the **App Builder**. |
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* Featuring |
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* Data Tables 🔍 - Replace with Data Table app. |
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* Data Forms � |
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- Replace with Data Management app or Registration Form. |
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* Maps 🌎 - Replace with Map app. |
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* Charts 📊 - Replace with Chart app. |
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* Dashboards 🎛️ - Replace with Dashboard app. |
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* Use to maintain old solutions 🙏 |
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* Use App Builder for new projects 🚀 |
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* You can continue to use the legacy tools by staying on the latest Version 5.x ([Read more →](https://docs.legacy.wpdataaccess.com/docs/deprecating/)) |
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== Useful Links == |
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- [Plugin Website](https://wpdataaccess.com/) |
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- [Demos](https://wpdataaccess.com/demos/) |
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- [Tutorials](https://wpdataaccess.com/tutorials/) |
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- [App Builder Documentation](https://docs.rad.wpdataaccess.com/) |
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- [Video Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/@wpdataaccess) |
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- [SQL Query Builder Documentation](https://docs.sql.wpdataaccess.com/) |
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- [Plugin Settings Documentation](https://docs.settings.wpdataaccess.com/) |
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- [Tool Guide Documentation](https://docs.wpdataaccess.com/) |
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- [Legacy Documentation](https://docs.legacy.wpdataaccess.com/) |
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== Installation == |
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(1) Upload the WP Data Access plugin to your WordPress site |
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(2) Activate the plugin |
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(3) Navigate to the WP Data Access menu |
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And you're all set! 🚀 |
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== Changelog == |
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= 5.5.84 = |
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* Released 2026-09-17 |
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* Restructured table column renderer |
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* Removed unsed code |
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* Added: Column pinning to data tables |
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* Added: Rename database to app menu |
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* Added: Class name to lookup popup |
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* Added: Data label to lookup items |
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* Added: Show hidden columns on tablets and mobiles |
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* Fixed: setColumnStyle on lookup columns |
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* Fixed: Map markers not working in Data Table and Data Admin apps |
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* Fixed: Scheduled tasks deleted on version update |
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= 5.5.83 = |
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* Released 2026-09-09 |
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* Added: Default column name based class names to form fields |
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* Removed old Query Builder |
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* Removed import from legacy list table |
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* Fixed: Query Builder fails rebuilding multiple tabs |
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* Fixed: WPDAVAR not working in Query Builder |
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* Fixed: Chart legend position top wrapped |
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* Fixed: Initial "skip relation table pre-search step" setting not processed correctly |
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* Fixed: Auto increment column value missing in insert m:m relationship |
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* Fixed: Custom classes not applied in forms |
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* Fixed: App not correct exported when regexp is used in a hook |
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* Fixed: Confirm dialog alignment |
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* Fixed: Unicode characters not imported correct on app transfer |
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* Fixed: Lookup value not synchronized on update with client side processing enabled |
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* Fixed: Cannot zoom in|out in maps |
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* Fixed: Null values added to unselected columns on insert |
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* Fixed: CSS Form Editor help link |
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* Fixed: Shortcode parameter vulnerability in legacy data tables |
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* Released 2026-08-26 |
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* Added: App context to computed form fields |
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* Added: Localize WordPress standard date format |
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* Added: Skip relation table pre-search step |
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* Changed: Query Builder tab styling |
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* Fixed: Class name not added to computed field |
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* Fixed: Disable media action buttons for anonymous users |
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* Fixed: Media library not launched in fullscreen mode |
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* Fixed: Removed unused columns from response |
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* Fixed: Reevaluation of already substituted placeholders |
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* Fixed: Table settings crash when changing media to secure document |
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* Fixed: Theme font size does not size table cells |
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* Fixed: Media columns missing class names |
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* Fixed: Dynamic lookup over multiple columns not populated in insert mode |
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* Fixed: Query not scheduled |
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* Fixed: Numeric columns labels not processed correctly in Query Builder |
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* Fixed: Numeric columns labels not processed correctly in charts |
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* Fixed: Inline editing global save not working |
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* Released 2026-08-18 |
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* Removed old Data Explorer |
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* Changed global search & replace |
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* Changed tool guide page |
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* Added: Secure document storage |
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* Added: Form separators with title feature |
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* Added: CSS Form Editor |
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* Added: Data Explorer documentation |
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* Fixed: Allow admins only to configure lookups |
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* Fixed: Check authorization for wildcard exports |
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* Fixed: Database administration page shows invalid database list |
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* Fixed: Missing scale in hint |
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* Fixed: Reevaluation of already substituted placeholders |
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* Fixed: Cannot add new table design |
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* Fixed: Scheduled query not correctly returning rows affected |
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= 5.5.80 = |
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* Released 2026-08-06 |
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* Added: Progressive web apps |
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* Fixed: Escaped titles and links in table output and shortcode |
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* Fixed: Hide inline editing feature when update is not allowed |
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* Fixed: Table incorrectly styled after abandoning card view |
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= 5.5.79 = |
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* Released 2026-07-29 |
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* Added: Legacy tools message (widget and notice) |
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* Added: Network errors to app messages for improved troubleshooting |
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* Fixed: Cannot disable global filter for columns with client-side processing |
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* Fixed: Client-side cascading column filter count |
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* Fixed: Styling issues with column filter popup |
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* Fixed: Client-side drop-down column filters not showing alternative values |
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* Fixed: Clicking the create table design icon returns unauthorized |
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* Fixed: Button style overwritten by theme CSS |
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* Extended nonce action (Farid) |
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* Released 2026-07-17 |
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* Added: Gutenberg block support for [wpda_app] shortcode |
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* Added: Display multiple cards per row |
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* Added: Missing parameters for shortcode generation |
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* Added: Check for unsaved changes in Visual Query Builder on close |
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* Changed: Inline editing now requires update enabled (use option "hide edit icon") |
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* Changed: Cascading column filter behavior |
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* Fixed: Cascading column filters with client-side processing |
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* Fixed: CSV import button icons alignment |
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* Fixed: Lazy loaded lookups not rerendering when open |
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* Fixed: Visual Query conversion |
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* Fixed: Visual Query Builder column row layout |
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* Fixed: Visual Query Builder alias not editable |
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* Fixed: Visual Query Builder missing plus icon button |
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* CSS Table Editor now available to free users |
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* Added css class pp-table-detail-panel-container to detail panel |
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* Code review |
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* Extended nonce action |
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* Updated freemius SDK |
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* Released 2026-07-07 |
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* Added: Extended pagination button support for all data tables |
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* Fixed: Column filter popup should only count rows with client-side processing enabled |
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* Fixed: Update fails after navigating to other row for 1:1 relationships |
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* Fixed: Last pagination button missing |
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* Fixed: Search list not updated |
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* Fixed: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability - patchstack |
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* Fixed: Function setColumnStyle has no effect on first column |
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* Fixed: Cascade drop-down lists not taking global filter into account with client-side processing enabled |
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* Fixed: Cannot position column filters above |
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* Updated freemius SDK |
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* Released 2026-06-25 |
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* Added: New Visual Query Builder |
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* Added: Column filters popup positioning |
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* Added: Class names to action buttons |
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* Updated freemius SDK |
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= 5.5.74 = |
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* Released 2026-05-21 |
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* Fixed: Expand column filters on startup not available for POPUPs |
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* Fixed: Must manually enable "show column filters in compact mode" for POPUPs |
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* Fixed: Border between column filters on left to fat |
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* Released 2026-05-19 |
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* Added: Feedback to compact column filter buttons |
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* Added: Show column filters in popup |
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* Added: Single-select search panes |
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* Added: Selectable plus|min icons for numeric fields |
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* Added: Disable plus|min icons for numeric fields |
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* Improved column filters UI |
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* Improved bulk actions UI |
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* Optimized column filter handling |
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* Fixed: Cannot start table with docked chart in fullscreen mode |
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* Fixed: Search fields containing two clear icon buttons |
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* Fixed: Highlighting fails for wildcards |
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* Fixed: Dynamic conditions not available after lookup update |
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* Fixed: Default column search fails if URL parameter does not exist |
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* Fixed: Dynamic lookup fails with unequal column names |
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* Fixed: Column filters not consistently working with async lookups |
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* Fixed: Cascading search for search boxes |
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= 5.5.72 = |
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* Released 2026-05-04 |
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* Added: Clear all column filters button to compact vertically placed column filters container |
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* Added: Automatically open column filter list when user opens a column filter in compact mode |
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* Added: Multiple calculation types to table chart |
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* Added: Start app on back-end in fullscreen mode |
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* Added: Default column filter via URL parameter |
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* Added: Plus and minus buttons to numeric input fields |
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* Added: Subtitles to row actions |
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* Added: Rename translation |
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* Fixed: Column filters interfering on tabs |
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* Fixed: Actions column too wide when bulk actions enabled and row actions disabled |
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* Fixed: Removed disabled fields from chart popup (free version only) |
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* Fixed: Resize chart when popup is resized (free version only) |
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* Fixed: Match map and chart popup UIs (free version only) |
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* Fixed: Chart returns an error when no data found |
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* Fixed: Rows not exporting the correct rows when selected with Bulk Select after filtering |
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* Fixed: Table not sorted correctly on lookup column when server-side processing is enabled |
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* Fixed: Removed "number of decimals displayed" if field has no decimals |
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* Fixed: Scheduled queries don't send out attachments if queries are written in uppercase |
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* See changelog.txt |
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