Add Native Action to Reset User-Specific Columns Across Rows

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Feature Request: Add Native Action to Reset User-Specific Columns Across Rows

Description

Please add a built-in Glide action that allows app creators to reset user-specific columns across multiple rows — triggered by a button or in-app action.

Current Limitation

Glide currently does not allow bulk operations on user-specific columns. These values are isolated and cannot be modified in bulk using existing actions. As a result, developers are unable to implement common UX features like "Clear All" or "Reset" per user.

Example Use Cases

  • Clear My Cart: Reset all Quantity values to 0 for the signed-in user
  • Reset Selections: Clear user-specific choices in a list or menu
  • Start Over: Wipe all user-specific inputs (like a multi-row form)

Proposed Solution

Add a new action in Glide:

  • Name: Reset Column Values
  • Supports: User-specific columns
  • Scope: All rows in a table (or a filtered subset)
  • Effect: Resets the chosen column for only the signed-in user's data

Optional Enhancement

Add an option in the column settings or user profile to auto-clear user-specific data when:

  • The user signs out
  • The app is closed or refreshed
  • The user session expires

This would support session-based apps or temporary input flows where data should not persist across sessions unless explicitly saved.

Why This Matters

  • Improves UX with native “clear/reset” features
  • Reduces reliance on external tools and hacks
  • Keeps the user-specific column model usable and flexible
  • Empowers non-technical creators with advanced app logic
  • Supports ephemeral or session-based data patterns

Thank you for considering this — it would unlock a huge amount of power for personalized, data-safe Glide apps without requiring full rebuilds or backend logic!

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