QuickBase Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Overview

Intuit QuickBase is a cloud-based workspace that allows users to build customizable database applications and web forms to collect and collaborate on information, automate workflows and share reports.

IS&T has recently completed licensing QuickBase as a service for use by the MIT community.

For general QuickBase support, please contact the IS&T Help Desk.

Questions

Is QuickBase right for my project?

• [Should I build my application in QuickBase, FileMaker or another platform?]

• [What kind of data does QuickBase support?]
• [Which data should I not store in QuickBase?]

Getting Started with QuickBase

• [How do I start building applications in QuickBase?]
• [How can I learn how to use Quickbase?]
• [How secure is the data I store in QuickBase?]
• Overview of Application Design Best Practices

Using QuickBase

• Navigating the QuickBase Application Home Page

• How to Roll Out a QuickBase Application

• How can I create a QuickBase application from an Excel spreadsheet? (from Intuit's QuickBase Help)
• How can I export my Quickbase data to Excel? (from Intuit's QuickBase Help)
• [How can I use Quickbase's app templates?]
• Create a New Report
• Document Management (managing file attachments)
• Create a Custom Form (Tip: this is an excellent alternative to cgi-emai forms)

Additional Help Documentation

• QuickBase Online Help
• QuickBase Terminology
• QuickBase Navigation

Documentation for Developers

• QuickBase API Guide
• QuickBase HTTP API Calls
• Formula Functions Reference

Getting Help

• QuickBase Knowledge Base
• [How can I get help developing applications in QuickBase?]
• Contact the IS&T Computing Help Desk