🟢 Feature requests needed! Relaunching records, developing web forms, redesigning mobile

[dirk_s]

I forgot to mention - the kudos go to ChatGPT. Someone had to do it.

[dirk_s]

There seems to be missing this one:

Show the names of the linked apps with the linked field in a calculation field. There is currently no way to find out, which app is linked. Field names are not unique. So the linked app needs to be easily recognisable with the linked field.

Thats a pretty tough job, if you want to analyse existing code in calculation fields currently.

[Nele_Claeys]

Just like @andrew.cranston points out, it would be very helpful for me to have an idea of the timeline for releasing new developments (especially the webforms in my case). As it has implications for projects I’m currently designing… Thanks!

[Leo]

Hi @andrew.cranston and @Nele_Claeys,

We recently updated our roadmap, thanks again for your note @andrew.cranston. You were absolutely right, the timeline needed an update!

There are still a few basic building blocks we’re working on, where we’re using some new technology. This makes it a bit hard to give an exact timeline right now. However, we’ve already finished many features that are currently held back because they depend on other parts still in progress. In the roadmap, we’ve marked these as “Ready – Blocked” so it’s clear what’s done but not yet ready to ship.

We’re not just building web forms on top of the current system. Instead, we’re rebuilding the whole app and field creation process to match what our community needs, now and in the future. That’s why we’re also working on several important features that will help create a better experience overall and avoid rework later.

A good example is field-level access. A feature many of you have asked for. It’s already completed but currently still blocked by other dependencies. Once released, it will make it easy to control who can see or edit specific fields. Since this works directly on the field level, it doesn’t just affect forms, but also records and views throughout Tape. That’s why it needs to be built into the system upgrade from the start.

We’re working hard to deliver the first version to you as soon as possible. Once that’s in place, we’ll be able to move quickly and build out many of the requests and ideas you’ve shared. Thanks again @dirk_s for collecting all those suggestions — they’re incredibly helpful!

Wishing you a great evening,
Leo

[andrew.cranston]

@Leo SO EXCITING!!! Thank you guys so much for all your hard work!

[1F2Ns]

Man, reading the roadmap makes me so damn excited. You know you’re on to something when your customers are celebrating features that haven’t even been released yet. This company is amazing!

[Leo]

Sneak Peek: Forms

Many of you have been waiting for a preview - and we totally get it, because it’s already starting to feel really good.

Today, we’re excited to share a video showing the latest progress.
Some examples:

• Form creation process - it’s super easy to create new forms - and it already feels really smooth
• Rename field – instant, inline renaming of fields without leaving context
• Mass changes – e.g., set multiple fields to “required” across multiple fields at once
• Edit style – update field styles, label positions, or placeholders
• Dynamic columns – add, remove, and reorder columns
• Rules – enabling conditional logic like showing/hiding fields based on input
• Field access – define field-level access to control visibility

The same technology will also power the new record experience.
(Please note: some details may still change as we are currently running lots of tests)

As you can see, a lot is already coming together, but there’s still a lot on our roadmap before the launch is complete, as I mentioned a few days ago → here

Anyway, we’re officially opening the waitlist for Forms today.
We’d like to invite you to get early access → https://get.tapeapp.com/forms/

Thank you so much for your ongoing support and patience. We’re super excited for what’s coming! Whenever we hit another good milestone, we’ll share another video with you.

[DigiTom]

Wow, this looks insanely promising! Can’t wait to get my hands on it!

[dirk_s]

Great sneak preview, @Leo … can’t wait to get access and introduce it into our clients environments.

Could you also say, which fields types will be supported? Will there be file uploads or will they be added later?

[R.J]

This seems amazing!!!

Please don’t forget the mobile record search upgrade (much like pc). Thanks @Dirk for your summary (it appears to be missing the mobile search revamp though).

Thanks a lot.

[scostello]

One of the main things I need is the ability to update records from the mobile app. The search is great, but giving my user the ability to update a record is a necessity. The app is a list of coffee shops that are located near hospitals. The users would have the ability to search for a coffee shop, but then also update the record with notes, ratings, favorite drinks, is there parking, food, etc… Being able to do this on the go is a HUGE PLUS for the usability of the application/database.

Right now I’m trying to figure out the best way to do this with what is available. Can I use a google form? I was thinking of having them leave a comment on the record with a special format that would kick off an automation that would update the record. But that is clunky at best

[andrew.cranston]

@scostello The easiest path forward right now might be to build an app on top of your Tape system using Procfu Mini Apps. You can find out more here:

ProcFu for Citrix Podio and GlobiFlow

You can build a mobile friendly app that achieves everything you’re looking for and it’s all based directly on your Tape data.

[scostello]

Thanks! I’m digging in and have the basic list,details, edit and create mini app screens created and working. I am wondering though if you know how to do a filter (search) on the list of items?

I came across this tutorial (Create custom search functionality in ProcFu | ProcFu Documentation) that works for Podio, but has an issue for tape because it uses a Podio_App_Search function that is built into ProcFu. Any idea on how I might do this with Tape?

Update: I’ve found that there is a Tape_App_Query function that can be used.

Thanks,
-Scott

[meetmaykel]

Hi team, we’re really looking forward to the mobile app update. Our team heavily relies on mobile access, especially since our boss travels frequently and needs to manage records on the go. Several of our staff also depend on using the CRM via phone for daily operations. Right now, the lack of mobile record creation and editing is a major challenge for us. Hoping to hear some good news soon. This update will make a big difference for our workflow!

[buildingwealth]

Looks Amazing!
Regarding web forms there should be a feature to prepopulate form fields VIA get example webformlink?first_name=Jane&last_name=Doe etc…

Example use case embed in my dialer for my cold callers as weblink. This would be a huge time saver for my team.

[Leo]

Don’t miss Tape’s Forms private beta –
Join the launch here:

June 2025 Official Tape Partner Roundtable Webinar

Hello Tape Community, We are beyond excited to bring you the June 2025 Partners Webinar, where the Tape team will officially introduce Tape Forms. Tape Forms — join the Private Beta Launch Tue June 24 2025 17:00:00 UTC Sign up here Webinar Description: We’re proud to share that as part of the webinar, you’ll get an exclusive first look at the private beta of Tape Forms. As the team at Tape shared with us, you’ll get a deep dive into what’s already possible …

[R.J]

This is a friendly reminder for all, as the Form’s launch is TODAY!!

June 2025 Official Tape Partner Roundtable Webinar

A quick reminder of the January Tape Partners webinar today. Sign up here to get the webinar link. We are looking forward to seeing you there. Webinar Times Around the World City Country/Region Time London United Kingdom 18:00, Tue Jun 24, 2025 Munich Europe 19:00, Tue Jun 24, 2025 Las Vegas United States 10:00, Tue Jun 24, 2025 Hong Kong Hong Kong 01:00, Wed Jun 25, 2025 Abu Dhabi United Arabs Emirates 21:00, Tue Jun 24, 2025 New York United States 13:00, Tue Jun 24, 2025 S…

Let’s go!!!

[buildingwealth]

Hi Im trying to access the web forms and the webinar, I dont see a way to access the webinar after I click the link. I’m getting Form closed to new submissions, but i signed up when it was first anounced. Is there anyway I can watch a recorded version of the webinar?

[R.J]

Hi @buildingwealth,
If you signed up you should see the new forms when trying to create a new blank app under Dashboards.

And yes, you will be able to watch the recorded webinar as soon as @Luis and @Jason can kindly post it here Tape Partner Webinar Recordings - #8 by Luis

Thanks.
Best,
R.J.

[Leo]

NEXT MILESTONE The Launch of Tape’s Private Beta Forms!
A huge thank you to everyone here for your valuable feedback and ideas. Your years of experience and contribution to making this possible mean so much. We truly appreciate it!

The response has been incredible, and the interest shown through the waitlist registrations is beyond what we imagined. We’re opening up new registrations for the private beta here: Tape Forms Beta.
Access will be granted daily, and you’ll be notified via message.

Here’s a brief overview of the current feature set, along with some insights from our development journey:

Tape forms private beta – community-driven, fully integrated

With Tape forms, a completely new way to collect data is on its way. Whether you’re collecting RSVPs or client feedback, forms make it easy to gather information, take action, and move work forward - without ever leaving Tape. Today, we launched the Forms private beta! Thanks to everyone who showed up and made it special for us! For now, invited users can start building forms. Just select “Form” when creating a new app in Tape. Not on the waitlist yet? Join here Built …