Database: Insert (Updater)

The Demo Projects HQ INSERT action opens

This step loads the real clients/insert.json action from Demo Projects HQ so the Updater dialog uses the project’s live database connection and schema.

Screenshot: The Demo Projects HQ INSERT action opensClick to open the larger image

The Server Connect editor is now the focus

The action now opens in the dedicated Server Connect editor. Collapse the manager so the workflow tree and Properties panel become the clear focus before selecting the database step.

Screenshot: The Server Connect editor is now the focusClick to open the larger image

The INSERT step is selected

This step selects the insert_client workflow step so its SQL/Updater options are shown in the Properties panel.

Screenshot: The INSERT step is selectedClick to open the larger image

Locate the "Insert Options" button

In the Properties panel, locate the “Insert Options” button for the selected INSERT step. This step matters because Locate the “Insert Options” button is part of Serverconnecteditor Properties Control Sql, and understanding that context makes the next action easier to repeat in your own project.

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The Updater dialog opens

The “Insert Options” control opens the Database Updater dialog for this INSERT step. This step matters because The Updater dialog opens is part of Serverconnecteditor Properties Control Sql, and understanding that context makes the next action easier to repeat in your own project.

Screenshot: The Updater dialog opensClick to open the larger image

Database Updater dialog (INSERT)

This dialog configures the INSERT query: choose the target table, set column values, and optional RETURNING. The SQL shown in Preview is a conceptual representation of the generated statement, not a data preview.

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Values

The Values pane maps columns to values (constants or expressions). This example uses $_POST inputs from the action to build the inserted row.

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Preview

Use Preview to inspect the generated SQL structure. In Updater dialogs this is conceptual SQL preview only; Preview Data/testing is available in Query Builder dialogs.

Screenshot: PreviewClick to open the larger image

Close the Updater dialog

When finished reviewing, you can close the Database Updater dialog to return to the Server Connect editor.

Screenshot: Close the Updater dialogClick to open the larger image

Next steps

Continue with UPDATE or DELETE (where rules), or return to the Database actions hub.