Updated on 2025-08-21 GMT+08:00

Setting the Properties of the Location Widget

This widget obtains geographical location information. It works only on mobile devices.

Figure 1 Location widget

Name

Set the field name shown to users. Click to set Chinese and English names. Click Reference Field to copy another field's value to this field name.

Figure 2 Setting the field name (Chinese and English)
Figure 3 Field reference

Verification

Limit the field's length and format to keep data accurate and valid.
  • Mandatory: If checked, the field is required and shows a * next to it.
  • Range: Set the location range. You can set the longitude and latitude coordinates of a fixed location or set the location radius with a fixed location as the center.
    • Coordinates > Longitude: Set the east-west position of a location. Range: -180 to 180. West longitude: -180 to 0. East longitude: 0 to 180.
    • Coordinates > Latitude: Set the north-south position of a location. Range: -90 to 90. South latitude: -90 to 0. North latitude: 0 to 90.
    • Location Range > Radius: Set the radius of the circle centered at a fixed location. Example: Center at 45°E, 45°N; Radius: 50 meters.
      Figure 4 Setting the location range

Conditions

Set field properties like Read-only, Disable, and Hide.
  • Read-only: If checked, the field is read-only.
  • Disable: If checked, the field shows but cannot be edited.
  • Hide: If checked, the field is hidden on the page.

Width

The width is the ratio of the widget's width to the page width. Set it to control each widget's layout and display, improving the page's appearance and usability.

Figure 5 Setting the widget width
  • 1/4: Widget is 1/4 of the page width.
  • 1/3: Widget is 1/3 of the page width.
  • 1/2: Widget is 1/2 of the page width.
  • 2/3: Widget is 2/3 of the page width.
  • 3/4: Widget is 3/4 of the page width.
  • 1: Widget is full page width (default).

Default Value

Set a default value for the widget (defaults to "Please enter" if not set). This reduces user input, speeds up processes, and prevents invalid entries.

Figure 6 Setting the default value of a widget
  • Current position: Obtain the current location as the default value.
  • Other field: Fields from other widgets.
  • Relate data: Link to existing data. The latest record is used as the default.

Pop-up Message

If a field is unclear, add a Pop-up Message to explain it. This helps users and makes things easier.

After setting, a question mark icon appears next to the field. When filling in the form, click the question mark icon to see the message.

Figure 7 Effect

Description

Set the widget description. Include its functions, use cases, and tips. This helps users understand it better and makes the form clearer.

Figure 8 Effect