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Dynamic Input

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Dynamic Input

Kuika's Dynamic Input element allows users to select from available options or enter a new value. The element can be dynamically populated with a list of fixed values or by connecting to a data source. Dynamic Input supports search and autocomplete features to facilitate data entry. In this guide, you will learn how to add and configure the Dynamic Input element.

The Dynamic Input element is only available in web applications.

This training content consists of the following topics:

  • Add Dynamic Input Element
  • Dynamic Input Element Properties
  • Element Settings and Customization

Add Dynamic Input Element

  1. Log in to the Kuika platform.
  2. Open the project you will work on from the Apps screen.
  3. Go to the UI Design module.
  1. Select the Text Input category from the Elements panel on the left side.
  2. Drag and drop the Dynamic Input element to the workspace.
  • If you drag it to an empty space, the Dynamic Input element will be added along with a Row element.
  • If you drag it into the Column, only the Dynamic Input element is added.

Dynamic Input Element Properties

You can configure the following settings in the Properties panel:

  • Value: Defines the default or bound value of the element. This value represents data from the data source or user.
  • Placeholder: The informational text that appears when the user makes no selection or enters no value.
  • Allow Clear: When activated, the user can use a delete icon to clear the selected value.
  • Formatter: Formatting function used to determine how the entered value or selected item is displayed.
  • Data Type: Defines the data type of the input value. For example, values like text, number, or boolean can be selected.
    • Possible Values for DataType:
      • String: Text values (e.g., name, description, address).
      • Double: Floating-point numbers (e.g., 3.14, 99.99).
      • Decimal: Precise decimal numbers, commonly used in financial calculations.
      • Int16: Small integer numbers (between −32,768 and 32,767).
      • Int32: Medium-range integer numbers (between −2,147,483,648 and 2,147,483,647).
      • Int64: Large integer numbers (very wide range).
      • DateTimeOffset: Date and time information, including time zone offset.
      • Boolean: True / false values.
      • Email: Email addresses (e.g., user@example.com).
      • Password: Hidden password fields (input is masked).
      • Barcode: Barcode data (typically used for product identification).
      • Color: Color information (e.g., #FF5733 or "Red").
      • Url: Web addresses (e.g., https://example.com).
      • Guid: Globally unique identifier (e.g., 3f2504e0-4f89-11d3-9a0c-0305e82c3301).

Element Settings and Customization

Authorization

To manage access control at the element level, you can use the Authorization section in the Properties panel.

Access Types

Anonymous

Allows all users to view the element without logging in.

Restricted

Restricts access to only verified users or specific roles.

  • Everyone: When enabled, all logged-in users can access the element.
  • Roles: The roles allowed to access the element are selected here. To edit the role list, click the gear (⚙️) icon next to the Roles field to open the Role Management window. From this window, you can add new roles, create folders, or manage existing roles.

Unauthorized Behavior (Hide / Disable)

If the user does not have the required role, you can specify how the element should behave in the Choose field:

  • Hide: If the user is not authorized, the element is completely hidden and does not appear on the screen.
  • Disable: The element remains visible but becomes unclickable / unusable.

This setting is used to manage how unauthorized users encounter the element.

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:

  1. Select the element on the screen.
  2. Open the Properties panel on the right edge.
  3. 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.

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