Select

The Select element in the Vahana vFlow 2.0 Application allows users to choose from a list of predefined options, providing a streamlined way to capture specific input types.

Common Use Cases

1. Forms: Collecting user information by selecting from lists, like city, country, or department.
2. Filtering Results: Enabling users to filter data by choosing specific categories.
3. Settings Selection: Allowing users to customize settings by choosing from predefined configurations.

Its Configuration

The element’s configuration in vFlow 2.0 allows you to customize its behavior, appearance, and interaction across various devices. Through simple settings, you can control everything from its visibility and functionality to how it adapts to different screen sizes, making it flexible and user-friendly for developers and end-users. Let’s have a look at each of its configurations:

Basic

Basic Configuration	Description
Type	The Type indicates the type of you are adding. In this case, it defaults to “Select” and cannot be changed here. This selection is made initially when you first create the element.
Reference Name	The Reference Name is a unique identifier assigned to the element 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 element throughout.
Label	The Label is the name or text displayed on the element, making it easily recognizable to end-users.
Description	The Description field is intended for use by application designers or administrators (vFlow users) to provide additional context or details about the element. This description is not visible to end-users and is used solely for internal reference to assist with element management.

Properties

Properties	Description
Visible	To make this invisible, click to clear this checkbox.
Enable	To disable the element, click to clear this checkbox.
Mandatory	If checked, this element becomes necessary to continue or for the workflow, enforcing user interaction before proceeding.
Default Value	This property allows you to display a predefined static value as the default text within the element. When there is nothing to show, the default value will be shown. This can be useful for providing placeholders or instructions to users.
Custom Label
Leading Icon & Type	It’s an option to add an icon or image before the element to indicate its purpose. You can select among None, IMAGE, and MATICON. You can also choose its Background and Text Colors.
Trailing Icon & Type	You can add an icon or image after the element, enhancing the field’s visual guidance. You can select among None, IMAGE, and MATICON. You can also choose its Background and Text Colors.
Tooltip	After choosing the Leading or Trailing Icon, you can enter a text that is visible while hovering the mouse over the icon without cluttering the interface.
Count / Path of Count	Count: This property allows you to display a numerical indicator next to the icon. It is useful for showing notifications, such as the number of unread messages or alerts. Path of Count: You can specify a data path from which the count will be dynamically retrieved. This ensures that the displayed count reflects the current state of the data, making the interface more responsive and informative. You might set the Path of Count to something like getVal("user.unreadMessages"), which retrieves the current count of unread messages from the user object.
Parent	Checking Parent will make this element a parent element, meaning it will take up the entire screen assigned to it until an event is performed. Once an event occurs, the screen will split to display both the parent element and the result of the action, providing a dynamic interface that adjusts based on user interaction.
Run As Invalid
Hide Element Label Option
Placeholder	Enabling this will display a hint or example text inside the field until the user enters their input.
First Value Selected

Style

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

• Laptop/Desktop width: The button automatically expands to take up 100% of the available width on desktop and laptop screens, ensuring it spans the entire container. However, this width can be adjusted according to the specific design or layout requirements.
• Tab width: On tablet devices, the button will also span 100% of the container’s width. This ensures that it adapts well to medium-sized screens, making it easier for users to interact with on touch devices. You can adjust this width as needed based on design preferences.
• Mobile width: For mobile devices, the button remains at 100% width to ensure full visibility and easy tap interaction, even on smaller screens. Like the other devices, this width can be adjusted as per requirement.
• 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).

Data Style

• Background Color: To choose the background color for the element, 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 element. 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 element in pixels (px) or percentage (%).
• Maximum Height: You can set the maximum height to prevent the element from exceeding this limit.
• Width: You can specify the width of the element in pixels (px) or percentage (%).
• Maximum Width: You can define the maximum width to prevent the element from expanding beyond this size.

Spacing

• Margin: To adjust the space around the element, 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 element, enter values for top, right, bottom, and left padding in pixels (px). The default is 0px for all sides.
• Border Radius: To define the curvature of the corners of the element, enter values for top-left, top-right, bottom-right, and bottom-left in pixels (px). The default is 0px for all corners.

Events

The Events option of the element allows you to assign task groups that will execute when specific actions occur on the element. These tasks can be created separately in the configurator or inventory and 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 will execute automatically when the element is loaded.
   • This could be useful for initializing data or triggering other actions as soon as the element is displayed.
2. On Blur:
   • The On Blur event activates when the user moves focus away from the Text element.
   • This can be used for post-input validation or initiating actions after the user finishes interacting with the field.
3. On Select Event:
   • The On Select event allows you to assign specific actions or tasks to be triggered whenever a user selects an option in the Select element.
   • This event is useful for dynamically updating content or triggering workflows based on the user’s selection, such as filtering data, updating dependent fields, or displaying related information in real-time.

Animation

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

• Bounce
• Flash
• Pulse
• Rubber Band
• Handshake

Their Configuration:
Click the TYPE list, and then select an animation to apply an effect when the element loads.

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 (e.g., 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.

After you configure the element’s animation properties, click to apply them to the element.

Data

If you want to fetch and show some data in this element, select one of the data types that fits best for the business requirements:

Note: To learn more about Data, click here or check the post under configurator.