In June, we showcased some of the custom widgets shared by our smart and talented community. We took a look at the HTML table & access rule report generator, draw.io view & editor and a batch email composer. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how these widgets extend Grist in useful and surprising ways – perfect for anyone curious about what you can build with Grist.

Timestamps

00:42 Community Widget Gallery
01:47 HTML Table & Access Rule Report Generator
03:19 Custom widget setup
06:24 Customizing source code (e.g. Translation)
07:20 Utilizing the Custom Widget Builder
10:30 ❔ User Question: How much Electron do I need to understand? (✅ Answer: None 👍)
12:59 Draw.io
14:14 Example overview
15:00 Custom widget setup
19:58 User Question: Can table data be used to size or position graphic elements? (✅ Answer: No)
20:25 Formula columns (see “Interesting Stuff“)
27:09 💡 Tip: Need another formula? Use the Assistant!
33:27 Batch Email Composer
34:40 Custom widget setup
38:03 Filtering email list
40:16 Kanban 👀

Useful links:

• GetGrist.com | Resources | Webinars: https://www.getgrist.com/webinars/
• Community Forum: https://community.getgrist.com/
• Help Center: https://support.getgrist.com/
• 🖼️ Community Widgets Gallery: https://grist-marketing.getgrist.com/oHQcp1bG7DS8/Community-Widgets/p/4

Documents shown:

• Tables & Permissions Example: https://public.getgrist.com/naihenmmsEH8/Tables-and-Permissions-Community-Custom-Widget-Showcase/m/fork
• Draw.io Example: https://public.getgrist.com/crgpZXjKYeEZ/Drawio-Community-Custom-Widget-Showcase/m/fork
• Batch Email Composer Example: https://public.getgrist.com/hxvUpN4MbqLt/Batch-Email-Sender-Community-Custom-Widget-Showcase/m/fork