Kuika's Countdown element is used to count down a specific time interval. This element is ideal for showing the time remaining until the start of events, deadlines or special occasions. It offers a visual countdown to grab users' attention and make time management easier. For example, it can be used to show the time remaining until the start of an event or the end of a campaign. In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the Countdown element to create a countdown timer in your application.
The Countdown element is supported in web and mobile applications.
This training content consists of the following topics:
Adding a countdown element
Countdown element properties
Element settings and customization
Add Countdown Element
Log in to the Kuika platform.
Select the project you will work on from the Apps screen.
Enter the UI Design module.
From the Elements panel on the left side, drag the Countdown element under the Display category and drop it on your screen.
If you drag the Countdown element to an empty space, it will automatically be added inside a Row element.
If you drag it into a Column, only the Countdown element is added.
Countdown Element Properties
You can configure the properties of the Countdown element in the Properties panel on the right sidebar.
Value: Determines the start time of the countdown in seconds. You can enter a static value or assign a dynamic value using Symbol Picker.
Format: Determines how the countdown is displayed. The Formatter option displays the data in one of the following standard formats:
These hour, minute and second formats provide a standardized structure for accurate display of the countdown. You can choose the appropriate format according to the needs of 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.
