Set value of url input field
Function: Set value of URL input field
This action allows you to dynamically update the web address (URL) displayed in a specific URL input field on your form. This is useful for pre-filling fields, guiding users to specific resources, or updating content based on other actions in your application. Once the value is set, the URL input field will reflect this new web address.
Input
- UI element: The specific URL input field on your form that you want to update. This is a required input.
- Answer: The web address (URL) you want to set as the value for the chosen URL input field.
Execution Flow
Real-Life Examples
Here are some examples of how you can use the "Set value of URL input field" action:
Example 1: Pre-filling a product link
Imagine you have a form for submitting product reviews. After a user selects a product from a dropdown, you want to automatically populate a "Product URL" field with the correct link.
- Inputs:
- UI element:
Product URL Input Field - Answer:
https://www.yourstore.com/products/awesome-widget
- UI element:
- Result: The "Product URL Input Field" on the form will now display "https://www.yourstore.com/products/awesome-widget", ready for the user to review.
Example 2: Updating a resource link based on user selection
You have a knowledge base application where users can select a topic. Based on their selection, you want to display a relevant external resource link in a URL input field.
- Inputs:
- UI element:
External Resource Link Field - Answer:
https://docs.example.com/topic/advanced-features
- UI element:
- Result: The "External Resource Link Field" will update to show "https://docs.example.com/topic/advanced-features", guiding the user to the correct documentation.
Example 3: Clearing a URL field
Sometimes you might want to clear a URL input field, for instance, if a previous selection becomes invalid or if the user needs to re-enter information.
- Inputs:
- UI element:
Company Website URL - Answer: (Leave this field empty)
- UI element:
- Result: The "Company Website URL" input field on the form will be cleared, showing no value.