Get Entity Attributes

1. Entity Selection in the UI

• A Select Box or table is prepared where the user can select an entity.
• The id information of the selected entity is retrieved.

2. Action Definition

• + ADD ACTION > OnClick / OnLoad > EAV > Entity Attributes > Get Entity Attributes

• The EntityId parameter is determined via the Symbol Picker.

3. Using the Action Result

The attribute list can be used with Dynamic Form, Table, Select Box elements or the Set Value action.

• Example output: [ id, name, dataType, isRequired, defaultValue , ... ]

When a user wants to fill out a form for a specific entity:

1. The user selects the entity.
2. The Get Entity Attributes action runs.
3. All attribute information for the selected entity is loaded into the dynamic form element.
4. The form structure is automatically generated.

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• Conditional Loading: The action is not executed unless the entity is selected (controlled with If).
• Attribute Filtering: If desired, only attributes of a specific data type or name can be displayed with Filter actions.
• UI Update: The number and type of components can be dynamically created according to the incoming attributes.

Technical Risks

• Missing EntityId: Attributes cannot be retrieved if the ID is empty or invalid.
• Related Data Mismatch: The data types of attributes must be compatible with the Dynamic Form element.
• Performance: Listing performance should be carefully tested if there are a large number of attributes.

The Get Entity Attributes action is one of the fundamental steps in setting up dynamic forms and data structures in Kuika's EAV architecture. It enables the creation of customised and flexible interfaces by systematically retrieving all fields of a specific entity.