Field Group Component

Overview

The Field Group component lets you organize fields and components together in one group. Field Group components are like Panel components, but you won't use Field Group components for navigation. You can also apply a CSS style to a Field Group component to call the group out to 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..

It’s best practice to only use Panel components for navigation. So, if you want the fields to display on their own page, you'll use a Panel component. Use the Field Group component if you want a stylized group of fields as part of a larger page.

You'll find the Field Group component under the Display & Layout group to the left of the Module Builder.

About the Configuration Window

To learn more about general component settings, view our General Component Settings article.

Adding a Field Group Component

In this example, you'll use a Field Group component to group fields that gather personal information. These instructions assume that you have an open module saved with a title.

Configure the Field Group Component

First, add the Field Group component to your canvas. This component holds personal information questions.

1.

In the Module Builder, drag and drop a Field Group 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 fgPersonalInfo.

3.

In the Canvas Label Text Canvas Label Text indicates the purpose of the corresponding field or component. For non-input components, the Canvas Label Text isn't end-user facing, and only appears in the . field, enter fgPersonalInfo.

4.

Click Save Component.

Configure the Text Field Components

Next, add four Text Field components to hold personal information questions. Place each component inside the fgPersonalInfo Field Group component.

1.

Drag and drop four  Text Field components onto your canvas, placing them inside the fgPersonalInfo Field Group component.

2.

In the Property ID A Property ID is the unique field ID used by Unqork to track and link components in your module. and Label Text Label Text conveys what the input component is and what information it displays. Enter the purpose of the corresponding component or field. fields of each component, enter the following:

3.

Click Save Component for each component as you add it.

4.

Save  your module.

Your completed configuration looks like the following:

Overview

The Field Group component lets you organize fields and components together in one group. Field Group components are like Panel components, but you won't use Field Group components for navigation. You can also apply a CSS style to a Field Group component to call the group out to 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.. Here are some real-world examples of when you might use a Field Group component:

• A stylized section of a page asking for personal information.

• A boxed-in group of optional survey questions at the end of an application.

• Grouped and hidden follow-up questions that appear when an end-user selects a specific answer.

• Disabling or hiding all fields in a group.

It’s best practice to only use Panel components for navigation. So, if you want the fields to display on their own page, you'll use a Panel component. Use the Field Group component if you want a stylized group of fields as part of a larger page.

You'll find the Field Group component under the Display & Layout group to the left of the Module Builder.

About the Configuration Window

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.

Adding a Field Group Component

In this example, you'll use a Field Group component to group fields that gather personal information. These instructions assume that you have an open module saved with a title.

Configure the Field Group Component

First, add the Field Group component to your canvas. This component holds personal information questions.

1.

In the Module Builder, drag and drop a Field Group 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. and Canvas Label Text Canvas Label Text indicates the purpose of the corresponding field or component. For non-input components, the Canvas Label Text isn't end-user facing, and only appears in the . fields, enter fgPersonalInfo.

3.

Click Save & Close.

Configure the Text Field Components

Next, you'll use four Text Field components to hold your personal information questions. You'll place each component inside the Field Group component.

1.

Drag and drop four  Text Field components onto your canvas, placing them inside the Field Group component.

2.

In the Property ID A Property ID is the unique field ID used by Unqork to track and link components in your module. and Label Text Label Text conveys what the input component is and what information it displays. Enter the purpose of the corresponding component or field. fields of each component, enter the following:

3.

Save & Close each component as you add it.

4.

Save your module.

Your completed configuration looks like the following: