Overview

The Dynamic Snackbar widget is a versatile user interface component designed to provide real-time feedback and notifications to users within your Mendix application. It offers a visually appealing and unobtrusive way to communicate important information, such as success messages, warnings, errors, or updates, to end-users.

In short, the Dynamic Snackbar widget enhances user interaction by offering a flexible and aesthetically pleasing method to communicate information and feedback within your Mendix application.

It is a valuable tool for improving user engagement and usability.

This widget was inspired by the Snackbar component from mui.com

Documentation

Description

The Dynamic Snackbar widget is a versatile user interface component designed to provide real-time feedback and notifications to users within your application.

It offers a visually appealing and unobtrusive way to communicate important information, such as success messages, warnings, errors, or updates, to end-users.

It is a valuable tool for improving user engagement and usability.

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Typical usage scenario

1. Form Validation: Display validation errors or success messages when users submit forms, ensuring they receive immediate feedback on their actions.
2. Status Updates: Notify users about the progress of background processes or server-side operations, such as data loading or file uploads.
3. Confirmation and Actions: Use snackbar messages to confirm user actions (e.g., "Item added to cart")
4. Error Handling: Alert users to errors or exceptional situations, guiding them on how to resolve issues within the application.
5. Feedback and Acknowledgment: Provide users with feedback when they perform critical actions, enhancing the overall user experience.

Features and limitations

• Dynamic Content: Supports dynamic content, allowing messages to change based on user actions or application events.
• Customizable Appearance: Allows customization of position, background color(Severity) and style(Variant).
• Duration Control: Messages can automatically disappear after a specified duration.
• Responsive Design: Adapts to various screen sizes and orientations for a seamless user experience.

Known bugs

None yet. :-)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I change the appearance of the snackbar?

A: You can customize the snackbar's appearance by configuring its position, background color(severity) and style(Variant) in the widget settings.

Q: Can I display action buttons in the snackbar?

A: Yes you can. Navigate to the Actions tab and there you can define the action(Show Page, Call Microflow, etc) and the caption for the action button