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Subitems, Connected Boards

In Monday.com, the Connect Boards column allows you to connect to multiple boards in a single column. However, in FlexiPage, this column is split into separate fields, with each field connected to one specific board. This design provides more granular control when working with connected data in your documents.

Access information from connect boards​

When you have a Connect Boards column in your Monday board, FlexiPage automatically creates separate fields for each connected board. This allows you to:

  1. Access individual board data: Each connected board becomes its own field that you can reference using the @ symbol in the editor
  2. Select specific fields: When you reference a connected board field, you'll see all available columns from that board in the dropdown

To access information from a connected board:

  1. Type @ in the editor to see available fields
  2. Look for fields that follow the pattern "{Original column name} - {Connected board name}"
  3. Select the connected board field and then choose the specific column you want to display

Convert connect board or subitems to table line items​

You can easily convert your connected board data or subitems into table line items using the Dynamic Table component. This is particularly useful for creating detailed breakdowns, itemized lists, or any tabular data from your connected boards.

Using Dynamic Table Component​

  1. Type / in the editor to open the component library
  2. Select Dynamic Table from the available components
  3. In the dialog that appears:
    • Choose the connected board field or subitems field
    • Select which columns from the connected board you want to display
    • Click "Create" to generate the table

The table will automatically populate with data from the connected board, with each row representing one item from the connected board.

Using Static Table Component​

Alternatively, you can use a static table and configure it manually:

  1. Type / in the editor and select Table component
  2. In the properties panel on the right, select the desired connected board field or subitems field
  3. Inside the table first row, type @ to access fields from the connected board
  4. Add columns and reference the connected board fields as needed

Advanced Table Features​

Once you've created your table from connected board data, you can:

  • Sort rows: Hover over the table and click the sort icon to sort by any field from the connected board
  • Filter rows: Use the filter icon to show only rows that meet specific conditions
  • Hide columns conditionally: Right-click on column headers to hide columns based on conditions
  • Style the table: Customize borders, colors, and alignment through the properties panel

For detailed information about these features, see the Line Items Guide.

Create documents from subitem​

Subitems in Monday.com represent detailed breakdowns or related items that belong to a main item. In FlexiPage, you can create documents that focus specifically on subitem data.

Setting up Subitem Documents​

  1. Create a new document template and select the subitems board (titled "Subitems of {actual board name}")
  2. Access subitem fields by typing @ in the editor to see all available subitem columns
  3. Create line item tables using the Dynamic Table component to convert connected board columns in subitems into table line items

Automation Limitation​

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In Monday.com, subitems cannot have buttons or automation triggers. To automate document creation from subitems, use FlexiPage's Status Change Integration Recipe. This allows you to trigger document generation when subitem status changes, providing a workaround for the button limitation.