# Is it possible to communicate or export using the free version? **URL:** \ **Category:** Ask for Help\ **Created:** [April 3, 2025, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/is-it-possible-to-communicate-or-export-using-the-free-version/81166 "2025-04-03T21:50:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Christian\_Sylvester](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/christian_sylvester/32/86846_2.png) [@Christian\_Sylvester](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Christian_Sylvester)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2025, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/is-it-possible-to-communicate-or-export-using-the-free-version/81166/1 "2025-04-03T21:50:03Z")
I am making a very simple app that allows someone to place an order. However, I am unable to figure out how to connect my created “Checkout” button to be able to have a message sent to me saying “an order has been created”. Is that possible in the free version? I don’t care how the message is sent (even if it’s still internal in the app) but I need a way to receive a notification somewhere that an order has been placed ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Murphy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/darren_murphy/32/47326_2.png) [@Darren\_Murphy](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Darren_Murphy)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2025, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/is-it-possible-to-communicate-or-export-using-the-free-version/81166/2 "2025-04-03T23:20:15Z")
- Use a custom action on the button that also adds a row to a “Notifications” table. - Include a “Read At” date/time column in that table, and leave it empty when a new row is added - Add a collection to a screen that lists all notifications where “Read At” is empty - When a notification is viewed, use a custom action to set “Read At” to the current date/time before showing the details screen. That’s just one approach. There could be many many other approaches. ---
**Author:** ![Christian\_Sylvester](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/christian_sylvester/32/86846_2.png) [@Christian\_Sylvester](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Christian_Sylvester)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2025, 1:01am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/is-it-possible-to-communicate-or-export-using-the-free-version/81166/3 "2025-04-04T01:01:12Z")
I need assistance with the third step. I’m not exactly sure what you mean. I’m sorry, I am new and this is my first attempt at making an app. What does “add a collection” mean? ---
**Author:** ![Jeff\_Hager](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/jeff_hager/32/43_2.png) [@Jeff\_Hager](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Jeff_Hager)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2025, 1:05am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/is-it-possible-to-communicate-or-export-using-the-free-version/81166/4 "2025-04-04T01:05:44Z")
> **[Collections | Glide Docs](https://www.glideapps.com/docs/essentials/components/collections)** > > Show lists of items from your tables in different layouts. ---
**Author:** ![Christian\_Sylvester](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/christian_sylvester/32/86846_2.png) [@Christian\_Sylvester](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Christian_Sylvester)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2025, 1:09am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/is-it-possible-to-communicate-or-export-using-the-free-version/81166/5 "2025-04-04T01:09:13Z")
Thank you! Very helpful ---
**Author:** ![Christian\_Sylvester](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/christian_sylvester/32/86846_2.png) [@Christian\_Sylvester](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Christian_Sylvester)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2025, 1:13am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/is-it-possible-to-communicate-or-export-using-the-free-version/81166/6 "2025-04-04T01:13:18Z")
I’m not fully understanding step 3 and step 4. I bet this works and I totally appreciate the time taken to help me, but I’m struggling. Any one willing to assist either via “zoom” or “TeamViewer”? I’m honestly very stuck. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Murphy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/darren_murphy/32/47326_2.png) [@Darren\_Murphy](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Darren_Murphy)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2025, 1:15am UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/is-it-possible-to-communicate-or-export-using-the-free-version/81166/7 "2025-04-04T01:15:54Z")
I would recommend spending a little time in Glide University to learn some of the basics. An hour or two there will be a good investment, and will save you many hours of hand wringing in the future. > **[University](https://learn.glideapps.com/dl/home)**