To access your app using a mobile device, you have the option of using the new mobile framework or the current mobile framework (set by default). Eventually, the new mobile framework will replace the current mobile framework. We encourage you to test out this feature in a non-production environment — by making a copy of your apps — and provide your feedback.
Learn more about the new mobile framework in the following sections:
Provide your feedback
Your feedback is invaluable in helping us shape the future of this framework for general availability. Follow the steps described in Send feedback about AppSheet . Be sure to indicate you are using the new mobile framework in the description.
About the new mobile framework
AppSheet's new mobile framework:
- Improves the overall mobile experience with a more responsive app, enhanced stability, and modernized user experience
- Unifies the mobile app experience with the desktop experience
The following table describes the modernized user interface (UI) improvements.
Floating navigation buttons
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- Allows for multiple actions without losing visibility of view content
- Supports up to 6 actions
- Includes tooltips
Action buttons overlay content, maximum of 4
Bottom navigation bar
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- Adapts to different screens sizes
- Improves legibility of icons and titles
- Minimizes scrolling
More menu scrolls out of view, up to 7 buttons shown
Sync
Improved sync functionality
- Modernizes icon
- Displays additional information about sync status in bottom panel
Icon:
Drill-down bar in group-by views
Persistent access to menu navigation (no need to navigate back)
Bottom sheets for secondary actions
Secondary actions shown in menu at bottom of screen for easier access and improved legibility
Search
Modernized search field and filter control
Header columns in detail views
Header columns in detail views don't obscure the main image
Other changes that further align the mobile experience with the desktop experience include:
- When using custom app launchers or navigating between apps that use different mobile frameworks you might experience unexpected results with the navigation patterns.
- For grouped actions
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- Only one navigation action or external action is executed, even if you specify more than one. It also ends the execution of the grouped action.
- Validations rules are enforced in each step of the grouped action.
Turn on the new mobile framework
To turn on the new mobile framework, when configuring general settings for views turn on the New mobile framework setting in the Generalsection. This setting is turned off by default.
You can continue to use the current mobile framework in your app by turning off the new mobile framework at anytime.
