I’m trying to build a visual calendar on my new Adalo App that shows a highlight of day dates which show the availability of an item to rent and a highlight of different colour that shows the date as already booked.
Certainly, Nick! Building a visual calendar to display the availability of an item and highlight booked dates in Adalo can be achieved by following a series of steps. Please note that Adalo’s capabilities may evolve, so make sure to refer to their latest documentation for any updates. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Database Setup:
Make sure you have a database set up that includes information about your items, their availability, and booked dates. Create necessary relationships between tables.
Components for Calendar:
Use the Rectangle and Text components to create a grid-like structure to represent your calendar. Each cell will represent a day.
Date Picker:
Add a Date Picker component to allow users to select the date they are interested in. You’ll use this date to filter and display availability information.
Dynamic Visibility:
Use Adalo’s conditional visibility feature to dynamically change the color of each day based on its availability status. For example:
If the date is available, set the background color to green.
If the date is booked, set the background color to red.
Fetch Data Based on Date:
Use Adalo actions and filters to fetch data from your database based on the selected date. Display information dynamically using Magic Text.
Highlight Booked Dates:
Fetch and display booked dates differently. For booked dates, you might want to use a different color or a specific visual indicator.
User Interactions:
Set up interactions to allow users to interact with the calendar. For example, tapping on a date might display additional information or allow the user to book the item.
Testing:
Thoroughly test your calendar to ensure that the availability and booked dates are accurately reflected. Test various scenarios to make sure the logic works as expected.
Iterate and Refine:
Based on user feedback and testing, iterate on your design and functionality to improve the user experience.
Kelvin Klassen Zapier Expert