The Signature component for Retool Mobile
An input field to digitally capture a signature as an image.
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.
disabled
Whether input, interaction, selection, or triggering is disabled.
| Type | boolean | ||||||
| Format | True/False | ||||||
| Mutability |
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| Default | |
Examples
true
hidden
Whether this object is hidden from view.
| Type | boolean | ||||||
| Format | True/False | ||||||
| Mutability |
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| Default | |
Examples
true
label
The text label to display.
| Type | string | ||||
| Format | Plain Text | ||||
| Mutability |
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| Default | |
Examples
"Label"
labelCaption
The additional text to display with the label.
| Type | string | ||||
| Format | Plain Text | ||||
| Mutability |
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placeholder
The text to display within the input field when there is no value.
| Type | string | ||||
| Format | string | ||||
| Mutability |
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| Default | |
Examples
Enter a value
Examples
blob:example.com/12345678-1234-5678-1234-567812345678
file://path/to/file
Retool recommends saving signatures with utils.getDataByObjectURL(), which converts blobs into a Base64-encoded string. For more information, refer to the Accept digital signatures guide.
Methods
JavaScript API methods for this object. You can write JavaScript almost anywhere in Retool and use methods to manipulate data and property values.
signature.clear()
Examples
Clear the value of signature.
signature.clear();
signature.clearValue()
Examples
Clear the current value of signature.
signature.clearValue();
signature.open()
Examples
Open signature.
signature.open();
signature.resetValue()
Examples
Reset the current value of signature.
signature.resetValue();
signature.setDisabled()
Set the disabled value to toggle whether the input field is disabled. Defaults to true without a parameter.
signature.setDisabled(disabled)
Parameters
disabled
Whether input, interaction, selection, or triggering is disabled.
| Type | boolean |
| Format | True/False |
| Default | |
Examples
true
Examples
Disable signature.
signature.setDisabled(true);
Enable signature.
signature.setDisabled(false);
signature.setHidden()
Set the hidden value to toggle whether the component is visible. Defaults to true without a parameter.
signature.setHidden(hidden)
Parameters
Examples
true
Examples
Hide signature.
signature.setHidden(true);
Unhide signature.
signature.setHidden(false);
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 |
|---|---|
| Capture | A value is captured. |