Table

Overview

The Table component is available only for Web, built to deliver a consistent design through FlowX.AI’s theming framework. It closely mirrors the Collection component functionality, offering dynamic data handling and flexible row/column configurations.

Web-only UI Component: The Table component is designed specifically for web applications and includes theming options for consistent design across the platform.

Table elements

Table Header (th)
Displays column labels, typically one th element per column.
Rows (tr)
Each row represents a single data entry from the source array. Rows automatically repeat based on your data size.
Cells
Cells hold data points within each row. You can place multiple UI elements (text, image, link, buttons) inside a cell.
Actions Column
If you enable row deletion or editing, an actions column is automatically created to handle row-level features (delete icon, edit icon, etc.).

By default, when you create a new Table, three columns and a matching set of cell placeholders are generated automatically.

Configuring the table

When building a Table, you’ll primarily interact with:

Generic Settings (source key, columns, table body, expressions, styling)
Cell-Specific Settings (sorting, filtering, editing, validators)

Below is an example of a JavaScript business rule that populates the Table with mock data. The users array is assigned to application.users, which serves as the Table’s source.

 users = [
    {
        "firstName": "John",
        "lastName": "Doe",
        "loanAmount": {
            "amount": 1000.00,
            "code": "USD"
        },
        "birthDate": "1985-01-01T00:00:00Z",
        "email": "john.doe@example.com"
    },
    {
        "firstName": "John",
        "lastName": "Does",
        "loanAmount": {
            "amount": 2000.00,
            "code": "USD"
        },
        "birthDate": "1985-02-01T00:00:00Z",
        "email": "john.does@example.com"
    },
    {
        "firstName": "Jane",
        "lastName": "Doe",
        "loanAmount": {
            "amount": 3000.00,
            "code": "USD"
        },
        "birthDate": "1985-03-01T00:00:00Z",
        "email": "jane.doe@example.com"
    },
    {
        "firstName": "Jane",
        "lastName": "Does",
        "loanAmount": {
            "amount": 4000.00,
            "code": "USD"
        },
        "birthDate": "1985-04-01T00:00:00Z",
        "email": "jane.does@example.com"
    },
    {
        "firstName": "Jim",
        "lastName": "Doe",
        "loanAmount": {
            "amount": 5000.00,
            "code": "USD"
        },
        "birthDate": "1985-05-01T00:00:00Z",
        "email": "jim.doe@example.com"
    },
    {
        "firstName": "Jim",
        "lastName": "Does",
        "loanAmount": {
            "amount": 6000.00,
            "code": "USD"
        },
        "birthDate": "1985-06-01T00:00:00Z",
        "email": "jim.does@example.com"
    },
    {
        "firstName": "Jake",
        "lastName": "Doe",
        "loanAmount": {
            "amount": 7000.00,
            "code": "USD"
        },
        "birthDate": "1985-07-01T00:00:00Z",
        "email": "jake.doe@example.com"
    },
    {
        "firstName": "Jake",
        "lastName": "Does",
        "loanAmount": {
            "amount": 8000.00,
            "code": "USD"
        },
        "birthDate": "1985-08-01T00:00:00Z",
        "email": "jake.does@example.com"
    },
    {
        "firstName": "Jill",
        "lastName": "Doe",
        "loanAmount": {
            "amount": 9000.00,
            "code": "USD"
        },
        "birthDate": "1985-09-01T00:00:00Z",
        "email": "jill.doe@example.com"
    },
    {
        "firstName": "Jill",
        "lastName": "Does",
        "loanAmount": {
            "amount": 10000.00,
            "code": "USD"
        },
        "birthDate": "1985-10-01T00:00:00Z",
        "email": "jill.does@example.com"
    },
    {
        "firstName": "Joe",
        "lastName": "Doe",
        "loanAmount": {
            "amount": 11000.00,
            "code": "USD"
        },
        "birthDate": "1985-11-01T00:00:00Z",
        "email": "joe.doe@example.com"
    },
    {
        "firstName": "Joe",
        "lastName": "Does",
        "loanAmount": {
            "amount": 12000.00,
            "code": "USD"
        },
        "birthDate": "1985-12-01T00:00:00Z",
        "email": "joe.does@example.com"
    }
];

application = {
    "users": users
};

output.put("application", application);

When creating a table, three columns with one corresponding cells are added by default.

Table generic settings

The following generic settings are found in the Generic tab and apply to all platforms (Web, iOS, and Android):

Source key

Specify an array of objects (e.g., application.users), enabling dynamic row creation based on your data structure.
Similar to the Collection component.

Columns

Customize the Table’s columns: add, delete, rename, or reorder.
Each column automatically includes a corresponding th (header cell) and td (body cell).

Table body

Default Sorting: Sortable option must be enabled for the selected column for default sorting to work.
- Column: Select the desired column.
- Direction: Set the sort direction (Ascending or Descending).
Pagination: Control how data is displayed by configuring pagination or enabling scrolling.
- Page Size: Set the maximum number of entries displayed per page.
Scrollable: Disable pagination to enable continuous scrolling through data.
Deletable Rows: Enable row deletion.

Hide condition

Optionally hide the entire Table based on a JavaScript expression including the data key from another component.
Useful for conditional flows (e.g., only show the Table if certain conditions are met).

Demonstration:

Feature highlights

Default sorting

Enable default sorting in table body settings.
Select the desired column and sort direction (ascending by default).

Sortable option must be enabled for the selected column at cell level for default sorting to work.

Pagination & scrolling

Define how many rows appear on each page using Pagination feature.

Scrolling: Disable pagination to allow continuous scrolling.

Editable rows

Enable row editing in cell-level → column settings.

Editing can be triggered by double-click or the dedicated Edit button icon.

Make sure each editable cell references a valid data model key to facilitate edit.

Edits are validated and saved row-by-row.

Deletable rows

Toggle Deletable in Table settings to enable row deletion.

A delete icon will appear in the Actions column, removing the corresponding row from the data source.

Filters

Mark columns as filterable to enable filtering icons.

Filter type automatically matches the column data type (string, number, date, boolean, or currency).

Filtering option is ideal for large data sets where quick column-based searches are necessary.

Table styling

Sizing

Fit Width: By default, the Table stretches to occupy available width.
Fit Height: Grows automatically based on content height.

Cell styling

Layout Options:

Direction: Horizontal (default).
Justify: Space-around (evenly spaces elements within each cell).
Align: Start (left-aligned).
Wrap: Enables text wrapping.
Gap: 8px spacing between cell elements.

Column Style Options:

Width Fit Options:
- Fill: Fills available container space.
- Fixed: Keeps a fixed column width.
- Auto: Adjusts column width to fit content.

User Resizable Columns: Adjust column width by dragging the column edges in the header, enhancing customization.

This Table component enhances flexibility and offers a cohesive design, integrated with FlowX.AI’s theming framework for a consistent, web-optimized user experience.

Table UI action

Append a saveData action to the table and configure the UI action’s custom keys with the same key used as source for the table, in order for the backend to take into consideration the updated array.

See User Task configuration section for more details.

Actions in table cells

When configuring actions within a Table component, each action is bound to a unique table item key, ensuring that interactions within each cell are tracked and recorded precisely. The key allows the action to target specific rows and store results or updates effectively.

Table Item Save Key:
- This key is essential for identifying the exact cell or row where an action should be executed and saved.
- It ensures that data within each cell remains distinct and correctly mapped to each table entry.
Custom Key for Data Saving:
- Important: To properly send the data from a selected cell/row to the backend, you must configure both a Custom Key (in your SaveData action) and a Table Item Save Key (in your column/cell configuration) using the same value.
- Having only a Table Item Save Key is not sufficient to propagate the updated information. The matching Custom Key in the SaveData action tells the system which row/cell data to capture and transmit.

Supported Action Types - Available actions include:
- Action: Initiates predefined actions within the cell.
- Start Process Inherit: Enables workflows inherited from process configurations to be triggered.
- Upload: Allows file or data uploads directly within a table cell.
- External: Used to create an action that will open a link in a new tab.

User Task configuration

When configuring a screen in User Task containing table, you must configure the following node actions:

Configure SaveData Action

The SaveData action must be:
- Manual: Requires user initiation.
- Optional: Not mandatory for task completion.
- Repeatable: Can be executed multiple times.
Execution Order Constraint:
- The SaveData action can only be executed before mandatory actions.
- The UI is built by configurators to ensure the correct execution order of actions.

Add an UI action to the table by assigning the previously created node action.

It is important to also add a custom key that is exactly the source key of the table so the platform will be able to know where to save the edits applied in the table.

Add Another Manual and Mandatory Action

An additional manual and mandatory action should be included.
This ensures that the token remains within the user task where the table is rendered.

Add Another Action (Optional)

You can add another node action if you want to assign an UI action to a table cell element (e.g, a text).
Assign the UI action to that particular element.
Make sure it is manual, optional and repeatable (can only be executed before mandatory actions).

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