Download VCF is an action that allows you to export user contact information in .vcf format. This format, known as a virtual business card, is widely supported by address book and contact applications. You can use this action to easily share user information in your Kuika application or transfer it to other systems.
Technical Features
Export in VCF Format: User information is downloaded as a VCF file.
Personal Information Support: Basic information such as name, surname, phone number, and email address is included in the VCF file.
Multimedia Content: Media fields such as photos can be added in Base64 format.
Inter-system Compatibility: Fully compatible with systems such as Android, iOS, Outlook, and Google Contacts.
Web Platform Compatibility: Can only be used in web projects, not supported in mobile applications.
Download VCF Action Application Steps
1. Add the Download VCF Action
Log in to the Kuika platform.
Open your project from the Apps screen.
Go to the UI Design module.
Open the Properties Panel on the right panel.
Select the button or element to which you want to add the action.
+ ADD ACTION menu, add the Export > Download VCF action according to the trigger event you want (Initial Actions, OnClick, OnBlur, etc.).
2. Define the Required Parameters
Name: User's first name
Surname: User's last name
3. Configure Optional Parameters
From the +ADD OPTIONAL PARAMETER menu, you can select the following fields:
Email: User's email address
Cell Tel: Mobile phone number
Work Tel: Work phone
Home Tel: Home phone
Gender: Female / Male / Not specified
Photo: User photo in Base64 format
Nick Name: Nickname
Note: Description or special note
Organisation: Organisation name
Role: Role in the organisation
Title: Title (e.g. Software Developer)
URL: Personal website
Work URL: Work website
Home URL: Social media / personal link
Address: Full address
It is usually defined using data sources such as Action Result, Current, Form Component, Screen Input or Fixed, and can be linked via the Symbol Picker.
Use Case: Virtual Business Card Sharing
Scenario: A ‘Download Business Card’ button is available for each user row on an employee list screen. When the user clicks this button, the contact information of the relevant person is downloaded to their device in .vcf format.
Application Flow
Element: ‘Download Business Card’ button
Trigger: OnClick
Action: Export → Download VCF
Action Parameters
Name:
Surname:
Email:
Cell Tel:
Organisation:
Role:
Photo:
Note:
Download VCF Action Advanced Customisations
Dynamic VCF Creation: Different information can be dynamically defined for each row via the Symbol Picker tool according to the user.
Photo Addition (Base64): The user's photo can be added to the VCF card in Base64 format, making it visible in Outlook and similar systems.
Language and Format Compatibility: Address format, title, and other fields can be adjusted according to regional requirements (e.g., TR/EN adaptations).
Sharing with QR Code: The created VCF file can be uploaded to the server, and its URL can be converted into a QR code for easy sharing with mobile devices.
Technical Risks and Controls
Invalid Formats: Phone number or email formats must comply with international standards.
Photo Format: The Photo field only supports Base64; direct image file paths are invalid.
Web Application Restriction: This action only works in web projects. An error will occur if run on mobile.
Download VCF is a powerful tool for sharing user information professionally, quickly transferring it to address books, and supporting digital business card structures. With this action from Kuika, you can add communication-focused professionalism to your application and enrich the user experience.
