Try ShortPoint nowThis article demonstrates how you can use the SharePoint Site URL connection type, which allows you to connect ShortPoint elements to existing site assets located on another site using a specific SharePoint Site URL.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Prerequisites
- You have the latest version of ShortPoint SPFx installed on your SharePoint environment.
- You are a ShortPoint Designer with an active license.
- You must have an existing ShortPoint Design Element you want to use to connect.
- You have permission to view the assets located in other Site Collections.
- You have site assets in other Site Collections (Lists or Libraries), with data that you want the ShortPoint Design Element to connect to. For this guide, we will be using the SharePoint List below:
NOTE: Check out Create a list for more information on creating SharePoint lists and libraries.
Interactive Tutorial
Go through the interactive tutorial to learn how to use the SharePoint Site URL connection type:
NOTE: To learn more about the Connect Feature and Items Mapping, check out ShortPoint Connect: Basic Tutorial.
NOTE: You can use any ShortPoint Design Element of your choice to establish the connection.
Step-by-step Tutorial
Follow the steps below for a detailed step-by-step guide on how to use the SharePoint Site URL connection type:
Step 1: Edit the ShortPoint web part
- Go to the SharePoint page where you want to use the Current Site connection type and click Edit.
- Click the ShortPoint tag.
- Click the pencil icon.
Step 2: Switch to Grid Mode
- Click the Switch to Grid Mode icon.
NOTE: The ShortPoint Connect Feature is currently only available in Grid Mode.
Step 3: Edit the Design Element
- Look for the Design Element you want to use to connect and click the cogwheel icon.
NOTE: You can use any ShortPoint Design Element of your choice to establish the connection.
Step 4: Connect using the SharePoint Site URL connection type
- Go to the Connect tab.
- Click SharePoint Site URL.
- Paste the URL of the SharePoint site you want to use.
- Click Fetch Lists to see the list of all the SharePoint Lists / Libraries on the site.
Note: If you are getting the error below, check this solution article: You Get Error "We Could Not Connect to the given Site. Please Make Sure It Is a Valid SharePoint Url and You Have Access to That Site".
- Click List / Library drop-down and look for the name of your SharePoint List / Library.
- If you have created a custom view for your SharePoint List / Library, click the View drop-down to select your preferred view.
- (Optional) Click the Items Limit drop-down to set the maximum number of items you want to display on your connected Design Element.
- Then, click Connect to establish the connection.
Step 5: Map Items to display
- Go to the Items tab.
- Delete all default content.
- Click the link icon for each field to choose the property you want to display. Your list or library's column titles will appear as the options in the drop-down.
NOTE: To learn more about the Connect Feature and Items Mapping, check out ShortPoint Connect: Basic Tutorial.
Step 6: Update and Save
- Click Preview to see how the Design Element will look on your page.
- Once satisfied, click Update.
- Then, click the eye icon to see how your page will look in real-time.
- Click Save to apply your changes.
Congratulations! You now know how to use the SharePoint Site URL connection type. You can now use this connection type on your SharePoint pages.
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