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silent
12 Jan, 2024, 16:01

What is the structure required for a string attribute that is an array? I am trying a list of lists, but I keep getting an error trying to update the attribute.

TL;DR
Developers are inquiring about using a string attribute as an array in their code. One developer suggests stringifying the array and saving it as a string attribute, then parsing it when fetching. The option of using multi-dimensional arrays is also brought up. Another developer suggests passing a simple array when using the attribute string with an array checked. A code example is provided. The developer asks for clarification on the required structure for a string attribute that is an array, as they are encountering errors when trying to update the attribute.
Kenny
12 Jan, 2024, 16:10

Is it's the attribute string with array checked, I believe you'd just pass a simple array.

TypeScript
const promise = databases.createDocument(
'[DATABASE_ID]', 
'[COLLECTION_ID]', 
'[DOCUMENT_ID]', 
{
  array: ['test', 'test2', 'test3']
});
silent
12 Jan, 2024, 16:10

So, no multi-dimensional arrays?

silent
12 Jan, 2024, 16:11

It's fine if not, I can work around. Just wondering the limits.

Kenny
12 Jan, 2024, 16:20

I don't know off the top of my head, but if there isn't you can stringify your array and save it to a string attribute, then when fetching parse it?

silent
12 Jan, 2024, 16:38

Yes. I can do that.

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