Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Name/Value > OneDrive For Business
This topic shows how to create a lookup with a Microsoft Excel file stored in OneDrive for Business as the data source based on a name/value pair for the Auto-Lookup form control.
Background and Setup
Prerequisites
- Your Microsoft Excel file must be formatted so AgilePoint NX can read it.
For more information, refer to Rules for Using Microsoft Excel Files with AgilePoint NX
- AgilePoint NX OnDemand (public cloud), or AgilePoint NX PrivateCloud or AgilePoint NX OnPremises v8.0 or higher.
Good to Know
- Your Microsoft Excel file must be permanently stored in a supported
repository. The following rules apply:
- The file name must not change for the Excel file.
- Once the lookup is configured, the Excel file must not move from the configured location.
- The names for any folders or other dependent items, such as SharePoint document libraries, in the path to the Excel file must not change.
- There is more than one path to configure a lookup. Make sure you use the document that shows the path for your lookup.
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Name/Value > Box
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Name/Value > File System
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Name/Value > Google Drive
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Name/Value > OneDrive
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Name/Value > OneDrive For Business
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Name/Value > SharePoint
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Multiple Columns > Box
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Multiple Columns > File System
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Multiple Columns > Google Drive
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Multiple Columns > OneDrive
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Multiple Columns > OneDrive For Business
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Multiple Columns > SharePoint
How to Start
- On the Auto-Lookup form control configuration screen, on the Configure tab,
click Add Lookup.
For information about how to open this screen, refer to Auto-Lookup form control.
- On the Select Data Source Type screen, select Microsoft Excel.
- Click Next.
Lookup Details
Specifies the basic configuration for a lookup.
Good to Know
- There is more than one path to configure a lookup. Make sure you use the document that shows the path for your lookup.
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Name/Value > Box
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Name/Value > File System
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Name/Value > Google Drive
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Name/Value > OneDrive
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Name/Value > OneDrive For Business
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Name/Value > SharePoint
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Multiple Columns > Box
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Multiple Columns > File System
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Multiple Columns > Google Drive
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Multiple Columns > OneDrive
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Multiple Columns > OneDrive For Business
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Multiple Columns > SharePoint
Fields
Field Name | Definition |
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Lookup Name |
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Lookup Type |
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Choose Document Repository screen
Specifies the repository where your Microsoft Excel file is stored. This section shows the configuration in OneDrive for Business to create a lookup.
Good to Know
- There is more than one path to configure a lookup. Make sure you use the document that shows the path for your lookup.
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Name/Value > Box
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Name/Value > File System
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Name/Value > Google Drive
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Name/Value > OneDrive
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Name/Value > OneDrive For Business
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Name/Value > SharePoint
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Multiple Columns > Box
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Multiple Columns > File System
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Multiple Columns > Google Drive
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Multiple Columns > OneDrive
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Multiple Columns > OneDrive For Business
- Auto-Lookup > Microsoft Excel > Multiple Columns > SharePoint
Fields
Field Name | Definition |
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Select Document Repository |
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Configure Loookup > Configure Repository tab
Specifies the location of your Microsoft Excel file in OneDrive for Business.
Fields
Field Name | Definition |
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Access Token |
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Add New |
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Choose File Path |
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Configure Loookup > Quick Config tab
Configures a lookup with the existing data format from your data source.
Fields
Field Name | Definition |
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Table |
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Columns - Name |
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Columns - Value |
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Column Name |
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Operator |
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Value |
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Select Nest Type |
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Delete Filter |
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Sort By |
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Sort Order |
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Configure Loookup > Error Messages tab
Configures the message to show if the lookup does not return any data.
Fields
Field Name | Definition |
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No Items Retrieved |
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Lookup Failed |
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