Fieldset

The Fieldset component is used to group related fields within a form or section of a user interface. It helps organize content logically, making forms and data entry interfaces easier to understand and navigate for users. The Fieldset component is typically accompanied by a Legend, which serves as a label or title for the group of fields.

Key Features:

• Grouping Related Fields:
  The Fieldset component groups related input fields, checkboxes, or other form elements, creating a logical separation between different sections of a form.
• Legend (Title):
  A Legend is used to provide a title or brief description for the group of fields within the Fieldset, helping users understand the purpose of the grouped content.
• Enhanced Accessibility:
  Fieldsets improve accessibility by making it easier for screen readers to interpret the form structure and the relationships between fields, providing a better experience for users with disabilities.
• Customizable Layout:
  The Fieldset can be styled and customized to match the overall design of the application, including spacing, borders, background color, and font styles.

Common Use Cases:

• Form Sections:
  Group fields like personal information, billing details, or shipping information in an online form.
• Survey or Questionnaire:
  Separate different sections of a survey, such as demographic questions or preferences, to make the form more intuitive.
• Complex Forms:
  Organize fields in multi-step or complex forms where users need to focus on specific sections at a time.

Creating a Fieldset

1. Under Inventory (), click “Component“, which is on the second left panel.

2. Click Create placed on the second horizonal panel from the top, and a dialog box “Create Component” pops up.

3. Select Type as “Fieldset“, Name it in the text box and click “Create“.

4. When you click Create (), Basic option of Config menu for the Fieldset opens.
5. Now you will see the following menu options:
   • Basic
   • Properties
   • Style
   • Animation
   • Events
   • Elements
   • Data

Note: You can create this component in the layout option of the configurator section as well. After this, you can follow the process given below.

Basic

Basic Properties	Description
Type	The Component Type indicates the type of component you are adding. In this case, it defaults to “Fieldset” and cannot be changed here. This selection is made initially when you create the component.
Reference Name	The Reference Name is a unique identifier assigned to the component for internal use. This name is visible only to vFlow users, and is not displayed to end-users. The Reference Name is intended for your convenience, helping you easily identify and manage the component throughout.
Description	The Description field is intended for use by application designers or administrators (vFlow users) to provide additional context or details about the component. This description is not visible to end-users and is used solely for internal reference to assist with component management.

Properties

Properties	Description
Enable	To disable the fieldset component, click to clear the checkbox. This is how you can control its visibility.
Accordion	Checking this will make this a part of an accordion. To read more about the accordion, click here.
Keyboard Tab
Header	It is displayed on the top of the component. To know more about header, click here or see the Header section under the System Components.
Footer	It is displayed on the bottom of the component. To know more about footer, click here or see the Footer section under the System Components.

Style

The Style option allows you to personalize the appearance of the Fieldset. This includes adjusting various visual aspects to ensure it complements your application’s branding and overall design. Here’s a breakdown of different settings that you can make adjustments to::

• Large Screen Width: The Fieldset width is adjustable by entering a percentage value in the text box. For example, if the width is set to 100%, the Fieldset will take the full width of the screen.
• Transparent: When you click to select this checkbox, the Fieldset will have a transparent background, allowing it to blend into the background of the page or layout.
• Form Field Appearance: You can choose the appearance of the fields. You can either keep the filled appearance or the outline appearance.
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• Background Color: To choose the background color for the component, you can use a color picker or enter a hexadecimal or RGB color code. The default opacity is set to 100%.

• Font:
  • Family: You can select the font family for text in the component. If no specific font is chosen, “None” will use the default font.
  • Size: You can specify the font size in pixels (px).
  • Color: You can set the font color using the color picker or a hexadecimal or RGB color code. The default opacity is 100%.

• Alphabet Case: You can choose the text case (e.g., uppercase, lowercase) or select “None” to keep the original case.

• Text Alignment: You can set the text alignment (e.g., left, center, right) or select “None” for default alignment.
• Dimension:
  • Height: You can define the height of the component in pixels (px) or percentage (%).
  • Maximum Height: You can set the maximum height to prevent the component from exceeding this limit.
  • Width: You can specify the width of the component in pixels (px) or percentage (%).
  • Maximum Width: You can define the maximum width to prevent the component from expanding beyond this size.
• Spacing:
  • Margin: To adjust the space around the component, enter values for top, right, bottom, and left margins in pixels (px). Default is 0px for all sides.
  • Padding: To set the internal space within the component, enter values for top, right, bottom, and left padding in pixels (px). Default is 0px for all sides.
• Border Radius: To define the curvature of the corners of the component, enter values for top-left, top-right, bottom-right, and bottom-left in pixels (px). Default is 0px for all corners.
• Custom CSS Class Name
  • Users can enter custom CSS class names in the provided input field to apply additional styles.
  • Multiple Classes Names can be provided, If needed. They can be applied by separating them with commas, as indicated by the example (classA, classB).

These settings allow you to tailor Fieldset to your specific design preferences and requirements.

Animation

This option allows you to apply several animations to enhance the component’s loading appeal. The following are the available animations:

1. Bounce
2. Flash
3. Pulse
4. Rubber Band
5. Handshake

Their Configuration:

1. Click the Type list, and then select an animation to apply an effect when the component loads.
2. After you select one of the animations (for example, Bounce), you will see the following configuration options:
   • Speed: In this field, you can select one of the following options to adjust the speed of the animation:
     • Faster
     • Fast
     • Slower
     • Slow
   • Delay: Click this list to select a value (for example, 3 seconds). This value specifies a time period. The application will load the animation after this time period (for example, 3 seconds).
   • Repeat: In this list, select a value (for example, 2). This value specifies the total number of times the application will play the animation.
     
3. After you configure the component’s animation properties, click to apply them to the component.

Events

The Events option of the Fieldset component, as shown in the image, allows you to assign task groups that will execute when specific actions occur within the component. These tasks can be created separately in the configurator or inventory and can be grouped to perform various actions when certain events are triggered.

Here’s a breakdown of the Events section:

1. On Load:
   • This option lets you assign a task group that executes automatically when the component is loaded.
   • You can select an existing task group from the dropdown list labeled Select Task Group or go back to the inventory or configurator to make a task or task group if needed.
   • This could be useful for initializing data or triggering other actions as soon as the Fieldset component is displayed.
2. Custom Load:
   • The Custom Load event enables you to trigger a specific task group during a customized loading scenario.
   • Similar to the previous options, you can choose the task group to be executed from the Select Task Group dropdown list or go back to the inventory or configurator to make a task or task group if needed.

After assigning the appropriate task groups to these events, click the button to apply your configuration to the component.

In summary, the Events section provides flexibility in automating actions within your Fieldset by linking predefined tasks to occur during the component’s loading process. This customization ensures a more dynamic and interactive user experience, tailored to your application’s specific needs.

Elements

You can add range of elements to the Fieldset component, such as Text, Label, Json Input, Marquee, etcetera.

Note: You can read about the elements here in detail.