Overview

This widget provides a multi-select dropdown component for Mendix applications. It allows users to select multiple items from a dropdown list with customizable display options and dynamic data handling.

Documentation

Typical Usage Scenario

The Multi-Select Dropdown component is designed for mobile applications to provide users with an intuitive and efficient way to select multiple items from a list. This component can be particularly useful in scenarios where users need to make multiple selections, such as choosing multiple tags, categories, or options in forms.

Problems Solved:

• Simplifies the process of making multiple selections in a mobile interface.
• Provides a clean and user-friendly interface for complex selection tasks.
• Enhances the user experience by providing a clear visual indication of selected items.

Use Cases:

• Form inputs where multiple categories or tags need to be selected.
• Settings pages where users need to enable multiple options.
• Survey or questionnaire apps where users can select multiple answers.

Features and Limitations

Features:

• Dynamic Data Loading: The component can dynamically load data from a provided JSON string, making it flexible and adaptable to various data sources.
• Initial Value Handling: The component can pre-load initial selected values from a comma-separated string, ensuring a smooth user experience when revisiting or editing selections.
• Customizable Appearance: The component allows for customization of text, background color, and selected item color, making it adaptable to different app themes.
• Dropdown Functionality: The dropdown can be toggled open or closed, providing an efficient way to manage space on the screen.
• TouchableOutside Feature: Clicking outside the dropdown closes it, improving user interaction and usability.

Limitations:

• Static Data Structure: The component expects data in a specific JSON format, which might require preprocessing if the data source structure is different.
• No Server-Side Filtering: The component does not support server-side filtering or searching, which might be a limitation for very large dataset.

• Frequently Asked Questions

  Q: How can I customize the appearance of the dropdown? A: You can pass custom styles through the style prop to override the default styles of the component.

  Q: Can the component handle large datasets? A: The component does not support server-side filtering or searching, so handling very large datasets might require additional optimization or preprocessing.

  Q: How do I load initial values into the dropdown? A: Use the Intial prop to pass a comma-separated string of initial values that need to be pre-loaded when the component renders.

  This document should help you get started with the Multi-Select Dropdown component, understand its features and limitations, and integrate it into your Mendix applications. If you have any further questions or issues, feel free to refer to the FAQs or reach out for support.

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