The Switch Group component for Retool Mobile

A group of switches to toggle boolean values.

Demo

Settings

Switch Group includes the following configurable options when building apps in the IDE.

Custom ruleDisabledEvent handlersForm data keyHiddenHide validation messageShow on desktopShow on mobileLabelLabelsMaintain space when hiddenMarginRequiredAlways show in edit modeStylesTypeValue

Properties

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

customValidation

string

The custom validation message to display if the invalid is true.

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disabled

boolean

Whether input, interaction, selection, or triggering is disabled.

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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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formDataKey

string

The key used by a Form component to assign default values to input fields using form.initialData, and to construct the form.data property.

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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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hideValidationMessage

boolean

Whether to hide the validation message if the invalid is true.

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id

string

The unique identifier.

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invalid

boolean

Whether the value has failed any validation rules.

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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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label

string

The text label to display.

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labelCaption

string[]

The label for the node.

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labels

string

A list of labels for each item. Falls back to the corresponding value if no label is provided.

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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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required

boolean

Whether a value is required.

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showInEditor

boolean

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

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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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type

The type of content or action to perform.

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validationMessage

string

The validation message to display if invalid is true.

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value

number[]

The value.

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values

A list of possible values.

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Methods

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

clearValidation

Clear the validation message from the input field.

component.clearValidation()

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clearValue

Clear the current values.

component.clearValue()

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focus

Set focus on the input field.

component.focus()

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resetValue

Reset the current value to the default value.

component.resetValue()

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setDisabled

Set the disabled value to toggle whether the input field is disabled. Defaults to true without a parameter.

component.setDisabled(disabled)

Parameters

disabled

boolean

Whether input, interaction, selection, or triggering is disabled.

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setHidden

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

component.setHidden(hidden)

Parameters

hidden

boolean

Whether the component is visible.

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setValue

Set the current value.

component.setValue(value)

Parameters

value

number[]

The value.

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validate

Validates the value of the input field.

component.validate()

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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.

change

The value is changed.

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