Should you make a new table or add to an existing one?
Make a new table when you want to review a file before it touches existing records. Baserow accepts formats such as CSV and Excel for new tables. The existing-table flow supports formats such as CSV and lets you map file columns to your current fields.
What happens if you load the same file twice?
Appending adds a record for each imported row, so a second import can create duplicates. Baserow also documents an update option that matches records using a field such as a unique order number. Check that your matching values are present and unique, and confirm which rows will change. A repeated manual import is still a separate action each time.
What should you check on Cloud or a server you run?
Baserow lists 3,000 rows and 2 GB of storage per workspace on Cloud Free. Its plan guide describes CSV export on Free and additional formats on Premium. Self-hosting puts storage, updates and backups with your team. Check paid feature entitlements separately from how much disk space your server has.
Does an exported file contain everything in the workspace?
Choose a whole-table export if you need all rows and fields. An export of a view can reflect its filters and hidden fields. Before moving, make a separate plan for file attachments, links between tables and access settings, then verify what the new app actually opens.
How would you check a second import before touching your real table?
Draw two fictional orders with different order numbers. Put one existing order and one new order in a pretend file. Use no real data or account.
- Compare append with matchDraw the resulting rows for both choices. Check which method would duplicate or change the existing order.
- Compare two export scopesHide one field and filter out one row in the sketch. Mark whether the receiving team needs that filtered report or the whole table.