Dynamic Color Container

Content Type: Widget
Categories: User Interface

Overview

Dynamic Color Container is widget used to give custom color to the conatiner using color code(Hexa value).

Documentation

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Description

The Dynamic Color Container widget is a versatile tool that enables users to apply custom colors to containers using hexadecimal color codes.

Typical usage scenario

The Dynamic Color Container widget can be used in various scenarios to enhance the visual appeal of your Mendix applications. For instance, it could be employed to highlight specific sections of a dashboard, differentiate between various types of content, or dynamically indicate the status of a process based on color changes.

Features and limitations

  • Features:
  • Empowers users to select and apply custom colors to containers easily.
  • Enhances UI/UX by allowing dynamic color changes without manual coding.
  • Supports a wide range of hexadecimal color codes, enabling precise color choices.
  • Limitations:
  • The widget's functionality is dependent on the capabilities of the Mendix platform.
  • Dynamic color changes might not be supported in all runtime environments.
  • Overuse of contrasting colors could potentially affect accessibility and readability.

Dependencies

  • Mendix Modeler version: [9.4.0 and above]

Installation

To install the Dynamic Color Container widget, follow these steps:

  1. Open your Mendix project in the Mendix Modeler.
  2. Navigate to the App Store section.
  3. Search for "Dynamic Color Container" and click on the widget.
  4. Click the "Install" button and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Configuration

To configure the Dynamic Color Container widget, proceed as follows:

  1. Drag and drop the widget onto the desired container in your Mendix app.
  2. In the widget properties, locate the "Color Code" field.
  3. Map the attribute to Object attribute where Color Code is stored.
  4. Save your changes.

Releases

Version: 1.0.0
Framework Version: 9.4.0
Release Notes: Dynamic Color Container is widget used to give custom color to the conatiner using color code(Hexa value).