SwipeButton
Overview
Enhance your Mendix native apps with an intuitive, iOS-inspired swipe button widget for engaging user experiences.
The Swipe Button Widget provides smooth and customizable swipe interactions for mobile applications. Easily tailor button styles, animations, and actions to fit your app’s unique needs. Improve usability and interactivity by effortlessly integrating dynamic swipe functionality into your Mendix projects.
Documentation
The Swipe Button Widget enhances Mendix native mobile applications by offering intuitive, iOS-style swipe interactions. It's ideal for scenarios where confirmation actions are necessary, such as submitting forms, approving transactions, unlocking features, or completing critical user interactions. The widget significantly improves user engagement, reduces accidental actions, and provides a satisfying interactive user experience.
Features and Limitations
Features:
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Customizable caption, icons, and color schemes
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Configurable swipe actions for different states: start, fail, and complete
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Adjustable swipe button height and position
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Smooth and intuitive swipe animation
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Easily integrates into existing Mendix native apps
Limitations:
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Only applicable to native mobile Mendix applications (not supported in web or hybrid apps)
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Limited to horizontal swipe gestures
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For the widget's haptic feedback to function correctly, a custom native build is required, as this feature will not work in the Make It Native App.
Configuration
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General Properties:
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Set the Caption text that appears on the swipe button.
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Choose the Initial Position (left or right) based on your desired swipe direction.
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Configure actions (On Swipe Start, On Swipe Fail, and On Swipe Complete) to define app behaviors on specific swipe events.
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Style Customization:
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Adjust Swipe Height to fit your app layout.
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Customize caption appearance including Color, Font Size, and Font Weight.
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Set the Circle Background Color, select an Icon, and define Icon Size for a tailored visual experience.
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Adjust the Underlay Background Color and Fill Background Color for visual feedback during interactions.
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Known Bugs
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No known bugs at this time. Please report any issues to the widget maintainer via the Marketplace support page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use this widget for web applications?
A: No, the Swipe Button Widget is specifically designed for Mendix native mobile apps.
Q: Can I customize the swipe direction to vertical?
A: Currently, the widget supports only horizontal swipe gestures.
Q: Does the widget support custom actions on swipe completion?
A: Yes, you can configure specific actions triggered upon successful or unsuccessful swipe interactions.