Transfer files from one app to another app

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I need help transferring files from one app to another.

Currently, I have a Contract table with contract files. I have created a new app and made many updates. But realize I was not able to import files directly to my new app.

Is there any way to solve this?
Thank you.

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Hi @k.ho ,

You could export your Contract table, then import the file into your new app, either as a new table, or into an existing table.

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Hi, I forgot to mention. Currently, I have around 125 contract files in the contract table. Manually uploading them into the Contract table of the new app is, of course, a waste of time. I’m looking for the fastest way possible.

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It could be worth taking a look at Flows -

You will need to get the records, get/download the file, then upload the file, then set the file URL to the file field.

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You can download the file with this step using the HTTP Request action. Then you can use this file in the “Upload file” step.

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Hi @k.ho,
I’ve not tried it in Flows like Kara has mentioned. however I’ve done this numerous times for clients involving:

  1. Listing all your existing file URLs in a spreadsheet, with reference to the new record ID you want to upload to in your new app (or blank to create new records)
  2. Using an automation to loop through each record, and for each:
    • Upload the file
    • Update the existing record’s file field / create a new record with the file

Feel free to direct message me if you’d like some help quickly getting this done!

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Hi guys,

I’m currently working on an MCP Server (AI) that does exactly that: move thousands of upladed files from one table to another.

This is necessary due to fix a poor early design decision from a client.

This tool also enables the creation of a low-records sandbox for those who need to experiment on a copy of their app, without the fear of braking anything, but who can’t afford the luxury of copying the whole app including the records.

Let me know if that sounds interesting,
Norm

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