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Enable dropdown field

Function: Enable dropdown field​

This action allows you to make a specific dropdown field on your form active and ready for user interaction. When a dropdown field is enabled, users can click on it, view its options, and select a value. This is useful for controlling the flow of information or guiding users through a form by making fields available only when certain conditions are met.

Input​

  • UI element: This is the specific dropdown field on your form that you want to enable. You must select a "Dropdown field" type of UI element for this action to work.

Output​

This action does not produce a direct output value that can be used by subsequent actions. Its effect is visible on the user interface, as the specified dropdown field becomes active.

Execution Flow​

Real-Life Examples​

Here are some practical ways you can use the "Enable dropdown field" action in your applications:

Example 1: Conditional Availability​

Imagine you have a form for ordering custom products. You want the "Product Color" dropdown to only become active after the user has selected a "Product Type."

  • Inputs:
    • UI element: "Product Color" dropdown field.
  • Result: After the user selects "T-Shirt" from the "Product Type" dropdown, the "Product Color" dropdown immediately becomes active, allowing them to choose a color.

Example 2: Form Reset​

You have a multi-step application form where some dropdowns might be disabled based on previous selections. When a user clicks a "Reset Form" button, you want all relevant dropdowns to become active again.

  • Inputs:
    • UI element: "Region" dropdown field.
  • Result: When the user clicks the "Reset Form" button, the "Region" dropdown (along with other relevant fields) becomes active, allowing them to start their selections anew.

Example 3: Workflow Step Completion​

In a task management application, you might have an "Assignee" dropdown that is initially disabled until a task's "Priority" has been set.

  • Inputs:
    • UI element: "Assignee" dropdown field.
  • Result: Once the user selects a "High" priority for a task, the "Assignee" dropdown becomes active, enabling them to select a team member to assign the task to.