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title: "Flexible Data Manager Tool"
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updated: 2025-09-26T05:03:02Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.unqork.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Flexible Data Manager Tool

## Overview

The **Flexible Data Manager tool** lets you locate and change schema module information. This tool lets you update information in a single submission or make bulk changes. It also lets you pick a field to update and change its value or data type. Lastly, you can also update the submission's owner, which is helpful for RBAC purposes.

> [!WARNING]
> Creators must have the **Administrator** [Environment Role](/v1/docs/creator-role-administration#environment-roles) to access this tool.

To learn more about the Flexible Data Manger Tool, click on each of the tabs below:

Filtering by a Schema ModuleImporting Submissions From a FileUpdating a Single SubmissionUpdating a Bulk SubmissionsCreating Bulk Submissions

## Filtering by a Schema Module

To locate a schema module in your environment, the module must have a **schema** tag. Then, use the **Choose Schema** drop-down to access its data.

> To learn more about adding the **schema** tag to your modules, view our [Schema Docs Dashboard Tool](/v1/docs/schema-docs-dashboard-tool) article.

[![A static image displaying the Flexible Data Manager Dashboard.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Flex_Data_Manager_thumb_0_0.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T14%3A08%3A18Z&se=2026-11-02T15%3A08%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jBUpuiQTsqBpMyIsxMmfijPgFHshqYhQ7gyV9sKbYNA%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Flex%20Data%20Manager.gif?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T14%3A08%3A18Z&se=2026-11-02T15%3A08%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jBUpuiQTsqBpMyIsxMmfijPgFHshqYhQ7gyV9sKbYNA%3D)

> [!TIP]
> If you know the module ID for your schema module, you can enter it rather than scrolling through the drop-down menu.

After you select a module, a few actions display:

- Import Submissions from File
- Update Single Submission
- Update Bulk Submissions
- Create Bulk Submissions

## Importing Submissions From a File

This action lets you import submissions from a file on your computer.

To import files:

1. Click **Import Submissions from File**. The Import Submissions panel displays.
2. Drag and drop the file from your computer or click browse to locate it.

[![A static image displaying the Import Submission from file option.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/FlexManage_Import_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T14%3A08%3A18Z&se=2026-11-02T15%3A08%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jBUpuiQTsqBpMyIsxMmfijPgFHshqYhQ7gyV9sKbYNA%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/FlexManage%20Import.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T14%3A08%3A18Z&se=2026-11-02T15%3A08%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jBUpuiQTsqBpMyIsxMmfijPgFHshqYhQ7gyV9sKbYNA%3D)
3. Click **Upload Submissions**.

## Updating a Single Submission

When you select the **Update Single Submission** option, the Specify Submission panel displays. Using the Submission ID field, enter the submission ID for the schema module you want to update. Click the ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/link_out_teal_icon(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T14%3A08%3A18Z&se=2026-11-02T15%3A08%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jBUpuiQTsqBpMyIsxMmfijPgFHshqYhQ7gyV9sKbYNA%3D) **View Submission** link to display your submission in a new tab.

If you do not know the submission ID, click **Browse submissions here** to open all submission data in a new tab. Clicking the link displays the last 50 submissions in the schema module as raw JSON. We recommended you install a JSON Formatter extension in your browser to parse the data. Once you’ve located your submission ID, copy and paste it into the **Submission ID** field.

[![A static image displaying the actions available when selecting the Update Single Submission action.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Flex_Data_Manager_Update_Single_v2_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T14%3A08%3A18Z&se=2026-11-02T15%3A08%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jBUpuiQTsqBpMyIsxMmfijPgFHshqYhQ7gyV9sKbYNA%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Flex%20Data%20Manager%20Update%20Single%20v2.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T14%3A08%3A18Z&se=2026-11-02T15%3A08%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jBUpuiQTsqBpMyIsxMmfijPgFHshqYhQ7gyV9sKbYNA%3D)

### Actions

You can select one of two actions to perform on your submission:

- Update Submission
- Delete Submission

Depending on which action you select, further options display.

#### Update Submission

To update the submission:

1. Select **Update Submissions**. The Apply Changes panel displays.
2. In the **Apply Changes** panel, enter details for the submission data you want to update.

[![A static image displaying the settings available when selecting the Update Submission action.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/FlexManage_UpdateSubmission_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T14%3A08%3A18Z&se=2026-11-02T15%3A08%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jBUpuiQTsqBpMyIsxMmfijPgFHshqYhQ7gyV9sKbYNA%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/FlexManage%20UpdateSubmission.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T14%3A08%3A18Z&se=2026-11-02T15%3A08%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jBUpuiQTsqBpMyIsxMmfijPgFHshqYhQ7gyV9sKbYNA%3D)

The various settings available in this panel include:

| **Setting** | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Field Name** | Select the submission field you want to update. |
| **Current Value** | The current value of the field you selected. This field is disabled and cannot be changed. |
| **New Value** | Enter the new value you want to use to update the field. For example, let's say you select the **Field Name** of data.firstName. The original value is `Ellen`, but you want to update it to `Rebecca`. You'll enter **Rebecca** into this value field. |
| **Field Type** | Because schema module's are storage vessels for your data, the only field types to choose from are: - Strings - Number You must have fields in your schema module. A schema module cannot include Calculator, Decisions, Initializer, or any other logic components. Choose the appropriate option depending on the data type you chose in the Field Name. > [!NOTE] > After selecting a Field Name, the tool automatically selects **String**, even if your data is a number. Ensure you change the type to **Number** if that's the correct data type. |
| **+ Add** | After selecting your Field Name, Data Type, and Value, click this button to add these changes to the Specific Submission table. You can add as many changes as you want to update simultaneously. The Specific Submission table lets you review your selections before updating them. It includes the following: - **Attribute Name**: The submission field you selected. - **Current Value**: The current value of that field before updating. - **New Value**: The new value you'll use to update the field. - **Data Type**: The value's data type. - **Delete**: Deletes these changes from the Specific Submission table. |
| **Clear All** | Click this button to clear all the fields. |
| **Update Submissions** | After add your change(s) to the Specific Submission table, click this button to update them based on your criteria. |

#### Delete Submission

The other action you can perform is deleting that submission.

> [!CAUTION]
> Deleting a submission is permanent. Once a submission's deleted, you cannot recover it.

To delete a submission:

1. Select **Delete Submission**. A Delete Submission button displays.
2. Click the **Delete Submission** button. A pop-up modal displays.
3. Click **Yes** to permanently remove your submission.

## Updating Bulk Submissions

When you select the **Update Bulk Submissions** action, a Specify Submission(s) panel displays. This panel lets you filter and select the specific submission data you want to update. After you've added your attributes, you can choose to update or delete the submissions.

[![A static image displaying the option available when selecting the Update Bulk Submissions action.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/FlexManage_UpdateBulk_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T14%3A08%3A18Z&se=2026-11-02T15%3A08%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jBUpuiQTsqBpMyIsxMmfijPgFHshqYhQ7gyV9sKbYNA%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/FlexManage%20UpdateBulk.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T14%3A08%3A18Z&se=2026-11-02T15%3A08%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jBUpuiQTsqBpMyIsxMmfijPgFHshqYhQ7gyV9sKbYNA%3D)

The various settings available in this panel include:

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Field Name | Select the submission field you want to update. |
| Condition | This drop-down lets you select how to compare the Field Name and Value. The drop-down includes: - Equals - Contains - Is greater than - Is greater than or equal to - Is less than - Is less than or equal to - Not equal to - Exists |
| Value | The value you're filtering by based on your Condition. For example, let's say the **Field Name** is `data.lastName`, and you're filtering for the last name of Ripley. You can set the Condition to **Equals** and enter **Ripley** in the Value field. > [!NOTE] > When using the **Equals** Condition, the value is case-sensitive. |
| Data Type | Because schema module's are storage vessels for your data, the only field types to choose from are: - Strings - Number - JSON - Null > [!NOTE] > You can search for, but cannot insert JSON or Null values. Null searches autofill when you select a Null Data Type. You must have fields in your schema module. A schema module cannot include Calculator, Decisions, Initializer, or any other logic components. Choose the appropriate option depending on the data type you chose in the Field Name. > [!WARNING] > To update Null values, you must select the **Null** option and ensure the **Value** field is not blank. > [!NOTE] > After selecting a Field Name, the tool automatically selects **String**, even if your data is a number. Ensure you change the type to **Number** if that's the correct data type. |
| **Clear All** | Click this button to clear all the fields. |
| **+ Add** | After selecting your Field Name, Data Type, and Value, click this button to add these changes to the Specific Submission(s) table. You can add as many changes as you want to update simultaneously. The Specific Submission(s) table lets you review your selections before updating them. It includes the following: - **Attribute Name**: The submission field you selected. - **Condition**: This is Field Name/Value condition you selected. - **Value**: The value you want to update. - **Type**: The data type of the value. - **Edit**: Click this button to edit your selections. After making your changes, click the **Save** button to apply them. - **Delete**: Deletes these changes from the Specific Submission(s) table. |

### Conditional Logic

When you add more than one row of data to the Specify Submission(s) table, you must select the Conditional Logic. You have two options:

**AND**: Select this option if you have attributes and values from the same submission(s).

**OR**: Select this option if you want to change values that are not from the same submission(s).

When you make your selection, the **Total Submissions** value provides the total number of submissions affected by your selections. To the right, a ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/link_out_teal_icon(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T14%3A08%3A18Z&se=2026-11-02T15%3A08%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jBUpuiQTsqBpMyIsxMmfijPgFHshqYhQ7gyV9sKbYNA%3D) **View Query Submissions** link displays to view the submissions where your selected data exists.

[![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Flex_Data_Manager_05_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T14%3A08%3A18Z&se=2026-11-02T15%3A08%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jBUpuiQTsqBpMyIsxMmfijPgFHshqYhQ7gyV9sKbYNA%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Flex%20Data%20Manager%2005.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T14%3A08%3A18Z&se=2026-11-02T15%3A08%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jBUpuiQTsqBpMyIsxMmfijPgFHshqYhQ7gyV9sKbYNA%3D)

### Actions

After adding information to the Specify Submission(s) fields, the following actions display as radio buttons:

- Update Submissions
- Delete Submissions

Depending on which action you select, further options display.

#### Update Submissions

To update the submission:

1. Select **Update Submissions**. The Apply Changes panel displays.
2. In the **Apply Changes** panel, enter details for the submission data you want to update.

The various settings available in this panel include:

[![A static image displaying the Apply Changes panel when selecting the Update Submissions action.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/FlexManage_UpdateBulk_02_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T14%3A08%3A18Z&se=2026-11-02T15%3A08%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jBUpuiQTsqBpMyIsxMmfijPgFHshqYhQ7gyV9sKbYNA%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/FlexManage%20UpdateBulk%2002.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T14%3A08%3A18Z&se=2026-11-02T15%3A08%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jBUpuiQTsqBpMyIsxMmfijPgFHshqYhQ7gyV9sKbYNA%3D)

| **Setting** | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Field Name** | Select the submission field you want to update. |
| **New Value** | Enter the new value you want to use to update the field. For example, let's say you select the **Field Name** of `data.firstName`. The original value is `Ellen`, but you want to update it to `Rebecca`. You'll enter **Rebecca** into this value field. |
| **Field Type** | Because schema module's are storage vessels for your data, the only field types to choose from are: - Strings - Number You must only have fields in your schema module. A schema module cannot include Calculator, Decisions, Initializer, or any other logic components. Choose the appropriate option depending on the data type you chose in the Field Name. > [!NOTE] > After selecting a Field Name, the tool automatically selects **String**, even if your data is a number. Ensure you change the type to **Number** if that's the correct data type. |
| **+ Add** | After selecting your Field Name, Data Type, and Value, click this button to add these changes to the Apply Changes table. You can add as many changes as you want to update simultaneously. The Apply Changes table lets you review your selections before updating them. It includes the following: - **Attribute Name**: The submission field you selected. - **Value**: The value you want to update. - **Data Type**: The data type of the value. - **Delete**: Deletes these changes from the Apply Changes table. |
| **Clear All** | Click this button to clear all the fields. |
| **Update Submissions** | After add your change(s) to the Apply Changes table, click this button to update them based on your criteria. |

#### Delete Submissions

> [!CAUTION]
> Deleting a submission is permanent. Once a submission's deleted, you cannot recover it.

To delete a submission:

1. Select **Delete Submission**. A Delete Submission button displays.
2. Click the Delete Submission button. A pop-up modal displays.
3. Click **Yes** to permanently remove your submission.

## Creating Bulk Submissions

This option lets you create bulk submissions for testing purposes. Bulk submissions are created in multiples of five with a maximum of 25 submissions. Use the slider bar to select the number of submissions you want to create. After making your selection, the schema loads with options to create random submissions.

[![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Flex_Data_Manager_06_thumb_0_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T14%3A08%3A18Z&se=2026-11-02T15%3A08%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jBUpuiQTsqBpMyIsxMmfijPgFHshqYhQ7gyV9sKbYNA%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/Flex%20Data%20Manager%2006.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T14%3A08%3A18Z&se=2026-11-02T15%3A08%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jBUpuiQTsqBpMyIsxMmfijPgFHshqYhQ7gyV9sKbYNA%3D)

Click the **Value Settings** button to create random submissions based on criteria different from your selected schema. This modal lets you create static values, use commonly used ranges, and set custom number, integer, or float point ranges.

To add static values:

[![A static image displaying Select Value Type modal.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/FlexManage_ValueType_thumb_400_0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T14%3A08%3A18Z&se=2026-11-02T15%3A08%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jBUpuiQTsqBpMyIsxMmfijPgFHshqYhQ7gyV9sKbYNA%3D)](https://cdn.us.document360.io/15548f06-2fba-434c-b0c1-5df88317dbd7/Images/Documentation/FlexManage%20ValueType.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-02T14%3A08%3A18Z&se=2026-11-02T15%3A08%3A18Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jBUpuiQTsqBpMyIsxMmfijPgFHshqYhQ7gyV9sKbYNA%3D)

1. Expand the **Add Static Values** panel.
2. In the **Static Field for Data Point*** field, enter your JSON values.
3. Click **Add Static Field**. The modal closes and the static field displays in the schema table.
4. Click **Create Random Submissions**.

> [!NOTE]
> You must create static values in JSON. You can create any valid JSON data type like strings, Booleans, or objects. You must use quotes when creating strings.

To add commonly used ranges:

1. Expand the **Commonly Used Ranges** panel.
2. From the **Select Value of Randomization** drop-down, select the appropriate value. The modal closes and the random value displays in the schema table.
3. Click **Create Random Submissions**.

To add a custom data range:

1. Expand the **Set Custom Range** panel.
2. In the **Start Value** field, enter the start value.
3. In the **End Value** field, enter the end value.
4. Click **Add Custom Data Range**. The modal closes and the custom data range displays in the schema table.
5. Click **Create Random Submissions**.

## Resources

- [Introduction to the Unqork Development Life Cycle Toolkit](/v1/docs/introduction-to-the-unqork-development-life-cycle-toolkit)
- [Schema Docs Dashboard Tool](/v1/docs/schema-docs-dashboard-tool)

Schema is a declarative language that defines the structure, content, and constraints of the data.

Also known as Record Data. Submission data consists of information saved by Unqork components. View submission data by using the angular command, or in Record Collections.

Data types are a classification of data that determines how it is stored and interpreted.

RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) is a method to control system access for authorized users. The role in RBAC refers to the levels of access employees have to a network.

Also known as Unqork Users, or Designer Users; is anyone who is inside the Unqork platform.

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is an open standard file and data interchange format. Unqork uses JSON for submission (record) data.

A string is an object that represents a sequence of characters. Strings typically hold data represented in text form.

The Number data type accepts integer or floating point values. The number data type does not use quotes around numerical values.

A modal is a window that appears on top of the content you are currently viewing.

A string is an object that represents a sequence of characters. Strings typically hold data represented in text form.

The Boolean data type accepts one of two values: true, or, false.

An object is a type of data structure that represents a single, self-contained entity that acts as a container for the characteristics of that entity.