You can connect a grid to an a REST or an SQL data source to fill in a grid with external data.
It is possible to connect a data source manually or by importing it.
Connect the grid to a REST or an SQL data source.
To connect an external data source:
- Navigate to ⚙️ → Add-ons → Data Sources.
- Select Add Data Source to add a new data source.
- Enter the name of your data source in the Name field.
- If necessary, add a description of your data source in the Description field.
- Choose the data source type in the Datasource Type dropdown. For REST data sources choose REST, for SQL data sources select SQL.
- Enter the fields for your data source. For REST data source fields check REST data sources fields. For SQL data sources check SQL data sources.
- Press Save.
To connect a data source to the grid you need to add it into the grid configuration under the Data Receiver tab. For more information check Filling a grid with data from REST or SQL data sources.
