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Disable input field

Function: Disable input field​

This action allows you to make a specific input field on your application's screen uneditable. This is useful when you want to prevent users from changing certain information under specific conditions, ensuring data integrity or guiding user interaction.

Input​

  • UI element: This is the specific input field on your screen that you want to disable. You must select an "Input field" type UI element.

Output​

This action does not produce any direct output. Its effect is to change the state of the selected UI element on the screen.

Execution Flow​

Real-Life Examples​

Here are some practical ways you can use the "Disable input field" action in your application:

Example 1: Preventing changes after submission​

Imagine you have a feedback form. Once a user submits their feedback, you want to show them a summary but prevent them from editing their comments.

  • Inputs:
    • UI element: "Feedback Comments Text Area"
  • Result: After the user clicks "Submit," the "Feedback Comments Text Area" on the summary page becomes disabled, showing their input but not allowing further edits.

Example 2: Conditional input based on user choice​

Consider an order form where customers can choose between "Delivery" or "Pickup." If they select "Pickup," the "Shipping Address" fields are not relevant.

  • Inputs:
    • UI element: "Shipping Address Line 1 Input"
  • Result: When the user selects "Pickup" from the delivery options, the "Shipping Address Line 1 Input" field (and potentially others) is automatically disabled, simplifying the form for the user.

Example 3: Restricting access based on user role​

In an internal tool, only managers should be able to edit the "Employee Salary" field. For regular employees viewing their profile, this field should be visible but uneditable.

  • Inputs:
    • UI element: "Employee Salary Input Field"
  • Result: When a regular employee views their profile, the "Employee Salary Input Field" is disabled, preventing them from making unauthorized changes, while managers can still edit it.