The Comment Thread component for Retool Apps

An interface to display and enter comments.

Demo

For more information about using this component, refer to the Comment Thread guide.

Properties

All properties for this object with supported data types or values. You can write JavaScript almost anywhere in Retool to manipulate or read property values.

autoRefreshInterval

The frequency, in seconds, at which to reload data.

Type	number
Configurability	Inspector
Default	null

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avatarFallback

The text that is displayed when there is no Image URL or icon.

Type	string
Format	Plain Text
Configurability	Inspector
Default	null

Examples

"Jenny Appleseed"

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avatarIcon

The icon that's displayed for the avatar.

Type	string
Format	Icon Key
Configurability	Inspector
Default	null

Examples

"/icon:bold/user"

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avatarImageSize

The size of the avatar image.

Type	string
Configurability	Inspector
Default	null

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avatarSrc

The image URL to use for the avatar.

Type	string
Format	URL
Configurability	Inspector
Default	null

Examples

"https://example.com/image.jpg"

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data

The data.

Type	string | number | boolean | object | array
Format	Custom data
Configurability	Inspector
Default	null

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disableSubmit

Whether to disable form submission.

Type	boolean
Configurability	Inspector
Default	null

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emptyDescription

The description to display before the first message is sent.

Type	string
Configurability	Inspector
Default	null

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emptyTitle

The title to display before the first message is sent.

Type	string
Configurability	Inspector
Default	null

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events

A list of configured event handlers that trigger actions or queries.

Type	array
Array values	object
Configurability	Inspector > Interaction > Event handlers
Default	null

Array Object Properties

event

The event that triggers the action. Refer to the events section for details of available events for this object.

Type	string
Configurability	Inspector > Interaction > Event handlers > Event
Default	null

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method

The JavaScript method to perform when type is datasource, widget, state, or localStorage.

Type	string
Configurability	Inspector > Interaction > Event handlers > Edit event handler > Run script actions
Default	null

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type

The type of action to perform.

Type	string
Configurability	Inspector > Interaction > Event handlers > Edit event handler > Action
Allowed Values	Value Description datasource Control query. widget Control component. script Run script. state Set variable. localStorage Set localStorage. util Perform utility action (e.g., Open URL or Confetti).
Default	null

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hidden

Whether this object is hidden from view.

Type	boolean
Format	True/False
Configurability	Inspector > Appearance > Hidden
Default	false

Examples

true

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id

The unique identifier (name).

Type	string
Format	Plain Text
Configurability	Inspector
Default	commentThread1

Examples

query1

button1

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isHiddenOnDesktop

Whether to show or hide this object in the desktop layout.

Type	boolean
Format	True/False
Configurability	Inspector > Appearance > Advanced > Show on desktop
Default	false

Examples

true

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isHiddenOnMobile

Whether to show or hide this object in the mobile layout.

Type	boolean
Format	True/False
Configurability	Inspector > Appearance > Advanced > Show on mobile
Default	true

Examples

true

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maintainSpaceWhenHidden

Whether to take up space on the canvas if hidden is true.

Type	boolean
Format	True/False
Configurability	Inspector > Appearance > Advanced > Maintain space when hidden
Default	false

Examples

true

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margin

The amount of margin to render outside.

Type	string
Format	Plain Text
Configurability	Inspector > Spacing > Margin
Allowed Values	Value UI Option Description 4px 8px Normal Normal margin. 0 None No margin.
Default	4px 8px

Examples

4px 8px

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placeholder

The text to display within the input field when there is no value.

Type	string
Format	string
Configurability	Inspector > Content > Placeholder
Default	Enter a value

Examples

Enter a value

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showAvatar

Whether to display an avatar.

Type	boolean
Configurability	Inspector
Default	null

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showEmptyState

Whether to display an empty state before a message is sent. Enabled by adding the Empty state add-on.

Type	boolean
Configurability	Inspector
Default	null

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showInEditor

Whether the component remains visible in the editor if hidden is true.

Type	boolean
Format	True/False
Configurability	Inspector > Appearance > Advanced > Always show in edit mode
Default	false

Examples

true

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showTimestamp

Whether to display a timestamp for messages.

Type	array
Array values	boolean
Configurability	Inspector
Default	null

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showTitle

Whether to display the title.

Type	boolean
Configurability	Inspector
Default	null

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style

Custom style options.

Type	object
Configurability	Inspector > Appearance > style
Default	null

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threadId

The ID with which to record comments. You can reference dynamic values, such as table1.selectedRow.id, to switch between comment threads automatically.

Type	string
Configurability	Inspector
Default	null

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title

The title text to display.

Type	string
Configurability	Inspector
Default	null

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value

The value.

Type	string | number | boolean | object | array
Configurability	Read-only
Default	null

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Methods

JavaScript API methods for this object. You can write JavaScript almost anywhere in Retool and use methods to manipulate data and property values.

commentThread.clearValue()

Clear the current values.

Definition

commentThread.clearValue()

Examples

Clear the current value of commentThread.

commentThread.clearValue();

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commentThread.exportData()

Exports data as a file in a CSV, TSV, JSON, or Excel format.

Definition

commentThread.exportData(options)

Parameters

options

The options for the export.

Type

object

Object Properties

data

The data.

Type	string | number | boolean | object | array
Format	Custom data

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fileName

The file name.

Type

string

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fileType

The file extension.

Type

string

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commentThread.resetValue()

Reset the current value to the default value.

Definition

commentThread.resetValue()

Examples

Reset the current value of commentThread.

commentThread.resetValue();

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commentThread.scrollIntoView()

Scrolls the canvas or parent container so that the selected component appears in the visible area.

Definition

commentThread.scrollIntoView(options)

Parameters

options

The scroll options.

Type

object

Object Properties

behavior

The scroll behavior.

Type	string
Allowed Values	Value Description auto Scroll immediately to the specified position. smooth Scroll gradually to the specified position.

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block

The scroll position relative to the component.

Type	string
Allowed Values	Value Description nearest Scrolls only the minimum amount required for the component to appear in the visible area. Scrolling does not occur if the component is already in view. start Scrolls to position the component at the top of the visible area. center Scrolls to position the component in the middle of the visible area. end Scrolls to position the component at the bottom of the visible area.

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Examples

Scroll the minimum amount to immediately bring commentThread into view.

commentThread.scrollIntoView({behavior: 'auto', block: 'nearest'});

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commentThread.sendMessage()

Send the current message.

Definition

commentThread.sendMessage()

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commentThread.setHidden()

Set the hidden value to toggle whether the component is visible. Defaults to true without a parameter.

Definition

commentThread.setHidden(hidden)

Parameters

hidden

Whether this object is hidden from view.

Type	boolean
Format	True/False
Default	false

Examples

true

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Examples

Hide commentThread.

commentThread.setHidden(true);

Unhide commentThread.

commentThread.setHidden(false);

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commentThread.setValue()

Set the current value.

Definition

commentThread.setValue(key, value)

Parameters

key

The key.

Type

string

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value

The value.

Type	string | number | boolean | object | array

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Examples

Set the current value of commentThread to userValue.

commentThread.setValue(userValue);

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Events

Events triggered by user interactions. You can configure event handlers in the IDE to trigger queries or other actions in response to events.

Event	Description
Click Action	An action button is clicked or pressed.
Submit	The value is submitted.