Kuika's Auto Complete element allows users to quickly receive suggestions during text entry. When users start typing text, they are automatically presented with appropriate suggestions from a predefined list of data. In this guide, you will learn how to use the Auto Complete element and how to configure the list of suggestions.
The Auto Complete element can be used in both web and mobile applications.
This training content consists of the following topics:
Adding Auto Complete Element
Auto Complete Element Features
Data Binding to Auto Complete Element with Fixed Options Feature
Element settings and customization
Add Auto Complete Element
Log in to the Kuika platform.
Open the project you will work on from the Apps screen.
Go to the UI Design module.
Select the Select Input category from the Elements panel on the left side.
Drag and drop the Auto Complete element to the workspace.
If you drag it to an empty space, the Auto Complete element will be added along with a Row element.
If you drag it into Column, only the Auto Complete element will be added.
Auto Complete Element Properties
You can configure the following settings in the Properties panel:
Options: You can link the data to be shown in the list. You can also create a static list.
Fixed Options List: Lists manually defined fixed data that is not linked to the database.
Fixed Data: Determines the display name (Text) and the value (Key) to be used in the application for each data that makes up the list.
Placeholder: Placeholder text that is displayed when the user does not enter data.
Allow Clear: Adds a Delete (X) icon on the right margin, allowing one-click deletion of the entered data.
Value: You can add a static value or dynamically display the content of another element or the result of an action via Symbol Picker.
Binding Data to Auto Complete Element with Fixed Options
Open the Properties panel on the right sidebar.
Click the Please Select button under Actions in the Options drop-down menu.
Select Fixed Options List from the drop-down menu.
Click the Fixed Data button under Fixed Options List.
Manually fill in the Key and Text fields on the screen that opens.
Link the data by clicking the UPDATE button.
By following this guide, you can use the Auto Complete element effectively in your application.
Element Settings and Customization
Authorization
Anonymous Access: Allows users to access without entering account information.
All Roles Access: Provides access by verifying users' account information.
For element-level authorization, edit Authorization settings in the Properties panel.
Visibility
Always Visible: Element is always visible.
Hidden: Element is hidden.
Sometimes Visible: The element is visible depending on a specific condition.
To configure the setting:
Select the element on the screen.
Open the Properties panel on the right edge.
In the Visibility field, select an option according to your needs.
Editability
Enabled: Elements can be edited.
Disabled: Element cannot be edited.
Sometimes Enabled: The element can be edited or uneditable according to certain conditions.
Interface Design with Style Panel
By customizing your elements with the Styling Panel, you can create impressive interfaces for your web and mobile applications. In this section, you can configure the following settings:
Layout: Sizing, alignment and padding settings. Settings include Size, Min Size and Align.
Text: Font, style, color, size and spacing settings.
Fill: Customize the background with color or images.
Border: Add borders and corner radius settings.
Shadow: Add a shadow effect to add depth to elements.
By following these steps, you can configure the Area Chart element to suit your needs.
Actions
Kuika supports the following system actions:
Arithmetic, Authorization, Condition, Device, Export, Geolocation, Inversion, Local Storage, Multi Language, Navigation, Notification, Payment, UI Control, Process Administration, Process Automation, Trigger, Process Automation, Process Administration and String Operations.
You can also use SQL actions that you create yourself.
You can use the +ADD ACTION button from the Properties panel to add an action.
Actions support may not be available in some elements.