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The Custom Collection component for Retool Mobile

A repeatable set of components with values that map to a list of data.

Demo

Settings​

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

ElevationDataEvent handlersGapShow on desktopShow on mobileMaintain space when hiddenMarginPrimary keyEnable server side paginationPagination typeAlways show in edit modeShow separatorStyles

Properties​

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

afterCursor​

string

The cursor to reference in a request for the next set of data.

The card style to use.

Values
flat

No border or shadow.

elevated

Include a border and shadow.

data​

any[]

The source data.

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.

method​

enum

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

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).

gap​

enum

The gap between components.

Values
0
4
8
12
16
24
32
48
64
128
256

global​

boolean

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

​

boolean

Whether the component is visible.

id​

string

The unique identifier.

instances​

number

The number of instances.

Whether the component is visible in the desktop layout.

Whether the component is visible in the mobile layout.

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

The amount of margin to render outside.

Values
4px 8px

Normal margin.

0

No margin.

numRows​

number

The number of rows displayed.

offset​

The offset.

padding​

number

The amount of padding to render inside.

pageSize​

number

The number of rows per page.

pluginType​

string

The plugin type.

The primary key with which to identify records.

selectedIndex​

number

The selected value, by index.

selectedItem​

object

The selected item.

selectedPageIndex​

number

The selected page, by index.

Whether to use server-side pagination.

The type of server-side pagination in use.

Values
limitOffsetBased

Limit offset based.

cursorBased

GraphQL Relay cursor based.

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

Whether the show a separating line betweeen items.

style​

object

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

Methods​

JavaScript API methods for interacting with Custom 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.

customCollection.setHidden(hidden)
Parameters

​

boolean

Whether the component is visible.

setSelectedPageIndex​

Set the selected page index.

customCollection.setSelectedPageIndex(index)
Parameters

index​

number

The index of an item.

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.

press​

The item is clicked or pressed.