From 47755b3595cc005563e3bf272710bf94e4bcaeec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: meritmalling Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:44:16 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Documentation updates from Promptless --- .../platform/20250408-guest-link-dataclip.mdx | 24 +++++++++++++++++++ learning-center/guides/dataclips.mdx | 13 ++++++++++ 2 files changed, 37 insertions(+) create mode 100644 changelog/src/platform/20250408-guest-link-dataclip.mdx diff --git a/changelog/src/platform/20250408-guest-link-dataclip.mdx b/changelog/src/platform/20250408-guest-link-dataclip.mdx new file mode 100644 index 00000000..764fe8bc --- /dev/null +++ b/changelog/src/platform/20250408-guest-link-dataclip.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +--- +title: "Enhanced Data Clip Sharing with Guest Links" +description: "Improved sharing capabilities for Data Clips with dedicated guest links" +--- + +## Enhanced Data Clip Sharing with Guest Links + +We've improved the sharing capabilities for Data Clips by replacing the previous `guestAuthentication` array with a dedicated `guestLinkUrl` field. This change simplifies the process of sharing Data Clips with external collaborators. + +### What's Changed + +- Replaced the `guestAuthentication` field with a new `guestLinkUrl` field in the Data Clips database schema +- Added support for generating and managing secure guest links for Data Clips +- Updated the Data Clips UI to include a "Share" button for copying guest links +- Enhanced security and access control for shared Data Clips + +### Benefits + +- **Simplified Sharing**: One-click generation of shareable links for Data Clips +- **Improved Security**: Better control over access to shared Data Clips +- **Enhanced Collaboration**: Easier to share specific data segments with external collaborators +- **Streamlined Workflow**: Reduced friction when collaborating on data validation and transformation + +This update makes it easier to collaborate on data subsets while maintaining security and control over your data. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/learning-center/guides/dataclips.mdx b/learning-center/guides/dataclips.mdx index b8b187e5..e3e6ddc1 100644 --- a/learning-center/guides/dataclips.mdx +++ b/learning-center/guides/dataclips.mdx @@ -41,6 +41,18 @@ Use the built in sheet action to create the clip, giving it a title, optional co Data Clips are a collaborative feature. Any guest of your Space may be invited to collaborate on a Data Clip. Once added, collaborators can edit, leave comments, and review changes before the Data Clip is merged back into the source Sheet. +### Sharing via Guest Links + +Data Clips can be shared with external collaborators through secure guest links. These links provide direct access to a specific Data Clip without requiring the recipient to have a Flatfile account. + +To share a Data Clip: +1. Open the Data Clip you want to share +2. Click on the "Share" button in the top right corner +3. Copy the generated guest link +4. Send the link to your collaborators + +Guest links are secure and can be revoked at any time by the Data Clip creator. + ### Adding Records Record management within Data Clips is designed to be flexible and intuitive. @@ -99,3 +111,4 @@ If you encounter issues with Data Clips, here are some common problems and their | Creation Failures | Check sheet permissions, and verify record selection | | Merge Conflicts | Refresh source data, review all conflicts systematically, and resolve conflicts field by field | | Unable to merge Data Clip | Ensure you are the creator of the Data Clip | +| Guest link not working | Verify the link hasn't expired or been revoked, and that the Data Clip still exists | \ No newline at end of file