# Help to understand the Different outputs from JSON Template column vs. normal template column **URL:** \ **Category:** Ask for Help\ **Created:** [February 18, 2025, 4:25am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/help-to-understand-the-different-outputs-from-json-template-column-vs-normal-template-column/80134 "2025-02-18T04:25:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 5
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Understood. My use case here is what was discussed in the thread below and I chose to go with the JavaScript approach so I guess in this case I will need to use the Template column. > [@Convert Line Items into Individual Rows based on qty](https://community.glideapps.com/t/convert-line-items-into-individual-rows-based-on-qty/79564/8): > > I think JavaScript is definitely the way to go here. I would prepare an input that represents all items that you need to be added, alongside the quantity, and then run it through JS to get the output. Next, run an API call step and I think you’re good to go. --- _[View the full topic](https://community.glideapps.com/t/help-to-understand-the-different-outputs-from-json-template-column-vs-normal-template-column/80134)._