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Template parameter

In order to pass data to a certain template, one can define template parameters.

A parameter has a name which should be unique, a type which is explained in the page with all the datatypes within NoCode-X. and a description, which is meant to be used as a helping hand for no code developers to understand what a parameter does.

It can also have a default value which is used when there is no value passed for this parameter.

There are several ways of passing values for these parameters to a template:

Query Parameter​

If your template is used a webpage, you can send values for your parameters by using query parameters in the url of your page.

If you have for example a template with the url:

https//my-domain/mypage

and with a parameter “NAME” of type “Text” the following url

https//my-domain/mypage?NAME=Tristan

Will make sure the value “Tristan” is being set for the “NAME” parameter.

Template Element​

When your template is a reusable element you can pass values for its parameters by simply using the user interface. In the properties of a “template” element after you select the template to add, you will be able to fill in the values.

Keep in mind that you can also add placeholders as values to these parameters in order to pass data that resides in a parameter of the parent template.

Adding template component arguments (values) through actions​

When you are adding templates to your page by using actions. for example by using the function “Add template component to vertical list”. You can easily pass data for the parameters by using the UI. In the properties of the invocation after you select the template to add, you will be able to fill in the values.

Next to hardcoded values you can pass all the values in your Variable scope as long as the types match.

If you have a template component on your page already and just want to change any of the arguments of this template component you can use the function “Set parameter of template component”.

Adding an argument (value) through actions​

When you are executing logic triggered on a certain template you can change the arguments of this template by using the function “Set value of argument”