Change Address field from "text" to "location"

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Mike Dmuchoski

• March 02, 2016 20:04

Hello, 

I have been using addresses as simple "text" fields for a while in my app and I'd like to convert them to "location" fields so I can view the maps.  Is there a way to make this change so I don't lose past data?

Alternatively, can I add a new "location" field that automatically pastes the "text" field data so I can then view the address as both text and a map?  

Thanks, Mike

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  Scott Costello

  • March 15, 2016 19:24

  Back up your app before trying this....An option might be to export all your items to an excel file.  Then delete your App Data.  Add a Location Field and import the items back, but this time assign the address field to the newly created Location field.  

  I'm not 100% positive but I think the location field will show the maps for imported addresses.

  You may want to test this out in a test App first.

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