The Card Collection component for Retool Mobile

A content area to display items in a grid or list.

Demo

Settings

Card Collection includes the following configurable options when building apps in the IDE.

HiddenShow on desktopShow on mobileMaintain space when hiddenMarginAlways show in edit modeStyles

Card Collection presents a list of options in the specified layout. Options are dynamically mapped from a query, transformer, or any other data source.

SizeElevationTypeDataEvent handlersHiddenShow on desktopShow on mobileOptionsMaintain space when hiddenMarginScrollEnable server side paginationAlways show in edit modeShow separatorStyles

Demo

Properties

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

bodyByIndex

string[]

A list of item captions, by index.

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cardSize

enum

The size of cards to display if cardType is media.

Values

full	Display full-size cards.
half	Display half-size cards.

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cardStyle

enum

The card style to use.

Values

flat	No border or shadow.
elevated	Include a border and shadow.

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cardType

enum

The type of cards to display.

Values

compact	Display as a list.
media	Display as cards.

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data

any[]

The source data.

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events

object[]

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

Properties

event

enum

The event type.

Values

change	A user changes the value.
click	A user clicks or taps the component.
submit	A user submits the value.
focus	A user selects the input field.
blur	A user deselects the input field.
scan	A user scans a barcode.
open	A user opens the component.
close	A user closes the component.
true	A user sets the value to true.
false	A user sets the value to false.
select	A user selects a value.
clear	A user clears the value.
upload	A user uploads a file.
parse	An uploaded file is parsed.
inputValueChange	A user changes the value of the input field.

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method

enum

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

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type

enum

The type of action to perform.

Values

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).

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global

boolean

Whether the object is globally scoped for use in all app pages.

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hidden

boolean

Whether the component is visible.

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id

string

The unique identifier.

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isHiddenOnDesktop

boolean

Whether the component is visible in the desktop layout.

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isHiddenOnMobile

boolean

Whether the component is visible in the mobile layout.

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itemMode

enum

The configuration mode for option lists. Either dynamic for mapped options or static for manual options.

Values

dynamic	Options dynamically mapped from an array.
manual	Options manually configured in the IDE.

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maintainSpaceWhenHidden

boolean

Whether the component takes up space on the canvas if hidden is true.

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margin

enum

The amount of margin to render outside.

Values

4px 8px	Normal margin.
0	No margin.

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pluginType

string

The plugin type.

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prefixIconByIndex

enum[]

A list of icons for each item, by index.

Values

You can select an icon or dynamically set one with a valid icon key.

Demo

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prefixIconColorByIndex

string[]

A list of icon colors, by index.

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prefixImageFitByIndex

string[]

A list of image fit settings, by index.

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prefixImageShapeByIndex

string[]

A list of image shape settings, by index.

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prefixImageSizeByIndex

string[]

A list of image aspect rations, by index.

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prefixImageSourceByIndex

string[]

A list of image sources, by index.

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prefixTypeByIndex

string[]

A list of prefix types, by index.

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scrollDirection

enum

The direction for which items scroll.

Values

horizontal	Scroll horizontally.
vertical	Scroll vertically.

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selectedIndex

number

The selected value, by index.

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selectedItem

object

The selected item.

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selectedPageIndex

number

The selected page, by index.

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serverPaginated

boolean

Whether to use server-side pagination.

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showInEditor

boolean

Whether to remain visible in the editor if hidden is true.

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showSeparator

boolean

Whether the show a separating line betweeen items.

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style

object

Custom style options in use. Not all style options may be available for all components.

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subtitleByIndex

string[]

A list of item body text, by index.

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subtitleLengthByIndex

number[]

A list of maximum lines to display values, by index.

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suffixIconByIndex

enum[]

A list of icons for each item, by index.

Values

You can select an icon or dynamically set one with a valid icon key.

Demo

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suffixTextByIndex

string[]

A list of suffix text, by index.

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suffixTypeByIndex

string[]

A list of action types, by index.

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suffixValueByIndex

boolean[]

A list of boolean values, by index.

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titleByIndex

string[]

A list of item titles, by index.

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Methods

JavaScript API methods for interacting with Card Collection. You can write JavaScript almost anywhere in Retool and use methods to manipulate data and property values.

setHidden

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

cardCollection.setHidden(hidden)

Parameters

hidden

boolean

Whether the component is visible.

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Events

Events are triggered by user interactions, such as clicking a button or entering a value. Use event handlers to trigger queries or other actions in response to events.

buttonPress

The item is clicked or pressed.

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checkboxPress

A checkbox is toggled.

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press

The item is clicked or pressed.

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switchPress

A switch is toggled.

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