Input Form Widget
The Input form allows users to submit values to variables through a form.
Editing the form
The Input form is a very dynamic widget. You can customize its colors, layout, text, and even icons.
To edit a specific section of this widget, you must hover over the desired element and click it. Promptly, a new page will appear on the right side with all the editable options for the selected element
1. Sections
Sections are the main structure of the form, and each section has its own fields.
It is possible to show a divider between sections, duplicate sections, remove the captions, and more.
2. Fields
Fields are associated with a variable and device using the Data From. Once the form is submitted, the data can be sent through the device's data storage.
Input form has many field types, like Address, Barcode, Calendar, Checkbox, Device, Dropdown, Text, and more.
Learn more about Input Form fields type.
As well, it is possible to change the field's visibility based on other fields' values.
2.1. 'Data From' Field
This field allows you to set the device and variable that will be used in this widget.
This field is dependent on the type of dashboard you are using; the difference is explained below.
2.1.1 'Data From' for Normal Dashboards
From the option 'Data From' on the right menu, select the source of the data, which can be either a Device or an Entity. After that you can select the specific Device or Entity and its field or variable.
2.1.2 'Data From' for Blueprint Dashboards
From the option 'Data From' on the right menu, select the source of the data, which can be either a Device or an Entity. Add the Blueprint device or Blueprint Entity and input the name of the variable or field that contains the information.
When using a Blueprint dashboard, the inputs Variable or Field will not list the contents to be picked because it doesn't know the entities or devices linked to your Blueprint Associations.
3. Buttons
It is also possible to create and customize buttons that can perform some actions as running analysis, clearing fields, and sending data to the device.
After the button has been clicked, it is possible to show a confirmation dialog message that needs to be accepted so that the actions of the button can be performed.
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