Address (v1) Component

Sunset Schedule

Sunsetting is the process of gradually phasing out functionality in the Unqork Platform for new practices. The Unqork Platform balances natural growth and necessary capability adjustments over time. The decision to sunset Unqork functionality can be driven by many factors, including but not limited to, Creator Also known as Unqork Users, or Designer Users; is anyone who is inside the Unqork platform. community usage, security concerns, best practices guidelines, or overlaps with new and existing features.

TIP  To learn more about sunset statuses, see our Unqork Platform Sunsetting article.

Announced Feature Not Recommended for Use Retired Decommissioned

10/12/2022 (Platform version v6.68.x)

Address (v1) Component

11/15/2022 (Platform version v6.70.x)

6/30/2023 (Platform version v6.78.x)

Not currently planned for Decommissioned status.

Moving to the Address Search Component

With the release of the more robust Address Search component, the Address (v1) component is scheduled for retirement on 6/30/2023. Before that date, Creators should convert Address (v1) component configurations to the Address Search component.

TIP  To learn more about the Address Search component, see our Address Search Component article.

The following sections provide comparisons, differentiations, and frequently asked questions regarding the two versions of this component.

Component Differences

The Address Search component is different from the Address (v1) in the following ways:

1. When an end-user End-users, also known as Express Users, are the individuals accessing an application through Express View. In most cases, end-users are the customers using the product. doesn't know the exact address, the Address Search component autocompletes it for them.
2. When customers need a more secure, efficient, and maintainable Address component experience, the Address Service component provides:
a. Security: All API APIs (application programming interfaces) are a set of protocols and definitions developers use to build and integrate application software. APIs act as the connective tissue between products and services. (application programming interface) keys are stored server-side and never exposed to network logs.
b. Performance: API service requests execute server-side, improving overall performance.
c. Maintainability: All address API services are maintained and easily adjusted using Services Administration.
3. The Address Search component offers Creators Also known as Unqork Users, or Designer Users; is anyone who is inside the Unqork platform. need a more tailored, non-Google Canada Post API option.

NOTE  The Canada Post API is a USPS equivalent for mailing addresses in Canada. It also includes global address listings.

High-Level Comparison

The following is a high-level comparison of the Address (v1) and Address Search components:

Feature Address (v1) Component Address Search Component

Queries an address API based on the end-user's input and returns detailed information about that selection.

Details include:

  • Entire address string returned by the address API.

  • Street, Street 2, City, State, Zip, and Country fields.

  • Information regarding the address type. For example, “business”, “point of interest”, and so on.

  • (Google APIs Only) Detailed address information, like County, Province, Zip Suffix, and Latitude and Longitude.

Green Checkmark - Yes, this is supported.

Green Checkmark - Yes, this is supported.

As an end-user enters an address, the component autocompletes and displays suggested addresses.

Red Checkmark - No, this is not supported.

Green Checkmark - Yes, this is supported.

Integrates with Services Administration to provide central management of all address services and APIs. That includes Creator RBAC permissions.

Red Checkmark - No, this is not supported.

The API key is entered directly into the configuration.

Green Checkmark - Yes, this is supported.

The API key and API details are configured in Services Administration.

Supports multiple Address Service Types and APIs.

Red Checkmark - No, this is not supported.

Only the Google Geocoding API is supported.

Green Checkmark - Yes, this is supported.

The Google Place Details API and Canada Post API are supported.

Securely stores and executes the address APIs server-side.

Red Checkmark - No, this is not supported.

Green Checkmark - Yes, this is supported.

Allows end-users to override API-provided address values as needed.

Green Checkmark - Yes, this is supported.

Green Checkmark - Yes, this is supported.

Supports standard Unqork component settings, like Hide Field, Hide Search, Read Only View, Disable User Input, Required, and so on.

Green Checkmark - Yes, this is supported.

Green Checkmark - Yes, this is supported.

Supports On Blur and On Keypress triggers.

Red Checkmark - No, this is not supported.

Green Checkmark - Yes, this is supported.

Additional Technical Differences

The following are additional considerations regarding the two address components:

  • Address (v1) component: formatted_address

  • Address Search component: formatted

  • Short Format Setting: For Google Places APIs, the Address Search component uses this setting to control the address element (Street, Street 2, City, State, Zip, & Country) length in the submission data. When set to (ON), the component stores the address element in a shortened format. For example, "New York" stores as "NY".

  • Guided Configuration and Warnings: The Address Search components contains Module Builder settings warnings and Express View console warning logs. These warnings alert Creators when no address service is selected, resulting in no data being returned.

Module Builder Warning:

 

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Express View Console Warning:

 

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  • Clearable Value: The Address Search component allows end-users to clear values in Express View using the button.

  • Required Error Message: The Address Search component displays a component-level required error message below the component. It also has field-level required messages for Street, Street 2, City, State, Zip, and Country.

  • Message Output Type Support: The Address Search component supports Creator-defined custom error messages sent using the message Output Type in a logic component.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are the most commonly asked questions regarding the change from the Address (v1) component to the Address Search component:

1. How do I start using the Address Search component? What configuration changes are required?

The Address Search component is available in the Secondary Fields component tray of the Module Builder. Creators using the Address (v1) component need to map their configuration settings to the corresponding settings in the Address Search component. This new component has complete feature parity and a consistent configuration experience to make the transition as simple as possible. Unqork estimates that most use cases can be reconfigured in a matter of minutes.

Creators Also known as Unqork Users, or Designer Users; is anyone who is inside the Unqork platform. need to set up an address service in Services Administration to complete Address Search component configuration. Creators must establish a Google Maps or Canada Post API key from their respective API providers.

TIP  To learn more about setting up your API keys, see our Enabling Address Search Using Address Services article.

2. The Address Search component was created to improve security, so what are the security risks when using the Address (v1) component?

The Address (v1) requires Creators to enter a Google Maps API Key directly to the component configuration. This API key is exposed in the browser as the end-user End-users, also known as Express Users, are the individuals accessing an application through Express View. In most cases, end-users are the customers using the product. enters an address. Doing so could potentially expose sensitive information to malicious agents.

Instead, the Address Search component integrates with Unqork’s Services Administration, performing all address searches server-side and preventing API information from being exposed in the browser.

3. What happens to all existing Address (v1) component configurations?

Existing Address (v1) component configurations will remain untouched. You can continue to edit them in the Module Builder, and render and execute them in Express View Express View is how your end-user views you application. Express View also lets you preview your applications to test your configuration and view the styling. This is also the view your end-users will see when interacting with your application. After configuring a module, click Preview in the Module Builder to interact with the module in Express View.. Because of Creator and end-user improvements with the Address Search component, Unqork will gradually phase out the Address (v1) component while ensuring configurations continue functioning as expected.

4. What does it mean to sunset the Address (v1) component?

Unqork will gradually phase out the Address (v1) component in favor of the recently launched Address Search component. The Address (v1) component sunset will follow a process prioritizing configuration and application stability.

Below are the following phases of the Address (v1) component sunset process:

  • NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE: This status conveys that it is no longer best practice to configure with the Address (v1) component. It also suggests that there is a narrowed component support policy. We will only address high-priority (P1 P1 is a severe business disruption, either for Unqork and/or our clients.) bugs and security vulnerabilities.

  • RETIRED: This status conveys all conditions of the NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE status. It also prevents Creators from adding new Address (v1) components to modules.

Address (v1) Component Sunset Schedule:

  • Sunset Announcement: Oct 12, 2022 (as part of platform version v6.68.x)

  • NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE: Effective Nov 9, 2022 (as part of platform version v6.70.x)

  • RETIRED: Effective Jun 30, 2023 (as part of platform version v6.78.x)

5. How will I know where the Address (v1) is in the sunset process?

A visual badge displays the current sunset status in the Address (v1) component's settings modal A modal is a window that appears on top of the content you are currently viewing.:

  • NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE

  • RETIRED

  • DECOMMISSIONED

A banner at the top of this article will also indicate the sunset status.

TIP  To learn more about sunset statuses, see our Unqork Platform Sunsetting article.

6. Why is the Address (v2) component now known as the Address Search component?

The Address Search component is a new, independent component for capturing end-user addresses. It is differentiated from Unqork's original Address component by the ability to autocomplete and provide suggested addresses as the end-user enters text. The Address Search component's name represents this distinction, along with other security, Creator-productivity, and maintainability improvements.

Overview

The Address component lets your end-user End-users, also known as Express Users, are the individuals accessing an application through Express View. In most cases, end-users are the customers using the product. use a Google Maps-style address look-up to suggest matching addresses. When your end-user selects a suggested address, the address fields populate with the selected address data.

The component also offers flexibility with how you'll collect and use address information. Features of the Address component include:

You'll find the Address Search component in the Secondary Fields group to the left of the Module Builder.

About the Configuration Window

TIP  To learn more about general component settings and those that display when a component is associated with Data Models, view our General Component Settings article.

Display Panel

Field Text

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Setting Description

Label Text

Label Text conveys what the input component is and what information it displays. Enter the purpose of the corresponding component or field.

User-friendly labels make your module more accessible. Keep labels short and descriptive (a word or two) using title case. For longer entries, use sentence case.

Placeholder Text

A short prompt telling end-users the expected value of an input field. For example: Enter your Social Security Number. Placeholder Text displays inside the input field until the end-user begins an entry.

 

Contextual Help

Setting Description

Tooltip

A short hint that displays when an end-user positions their cursor over the Questionmark Icon (Tooltip) icon. Tooltips can display across more than one line.

Default State Options

Setting Description

Disable User Input

When set to ON, end-users can’t interact with or edit the Express View's input field or element. When end-users hover over the field, their cursor changes to alert them to the status change.

By default, the Disable User Input toggle is set to (OFF).

Read Only View

When set to ON, end-users can’t interact with or edit the Express View's input field or element. When end-users hover over the field, their cursor changes to alert them to the status change.

By default, the Disable User Input toggle is set to (OFF).

Hide Field

Hides the component from displaying in Express View.

By default, this setting is (OFF).

Formatting

Setting Description

Hide Search

Set to (ON) to hide the address search function. The Address Search component will not communicate with the Address Service API and perform an address lookup. Instead, the address fields you select display in Express View. Your end-user can then manually type in their address details.

By default, this setting is (OFF).

 

Adding an Address Component

Let's configure an Address component that collects end-user addresses. Let's assume we know that your end-user lives in the United States. That way, we can avoid including the Country field in Express View. Let's also add some Placeholder text so your end-user knows to use the search field. These instructions assume that you have an open module saved with a title.

NOTE  It is the customer/creator's responsibility to obtain an API key for the Google Maps service. API Keys are owned by the customer and should not be exposed to end-users.

1. In the Module Builder drag and drop an Address Search icon Address (v1) component onto your canvas.
2. In the Property ID A Property ID is the unique field ID used by Unqork to track and link components in your module. field, enter address.
3. In the Label Text field, enter Address.
4. In the Placeholder Text field, enter Search for your address.
5. Navigate to the component's Advanced settings.
6. Set the Show Street, Show Street 2, Show City, and Show State to (ON).
7. Click Save Component.
8. Save your module.

Preview your module in Express View Express View is how your end-user views you application. Express View also lets you preview your applications to test your configuration and view the styling. This is also the view your end-users will see when interacting with your application. After configuring a module, click Preview in the Module Builder to interact with the module in Express View. and enter an address. Your module works as the following in Express View:

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