In today’s fast-paced digital world, users appreciate feedback, especially when they’re waiting. A modal dialog with a progress bar is a delightful way to keep users informed during this time. This guide will walk you step-by-step through the process of setting up the bootstrap-waitingfor modal dialog.
Features of bootstrap-waitingfor
- AMD-compatible
- Configurable options for customization
Installation Methods
You can install the bootstrap-waitingfor module quickly using either Bower or NPM. Here’s how:
With Bower
Run the following command in your terminal:
bower install bootstrap-waitingforMake sure to include the appropriate files from the build directory in your project.
With NPM
If you prefer using NPM, execute:
npm install --save bootstrap-waitingforThen, include it in your JavaScript code:
const waitingDialog = require('bootstrap-waitingfor');Using the Waiting Dialog
To show the waiting dialog within your application, include the following JavaScript snippet:
waitingDialog.show("I'm waiting");To hide the dialog after a certain period, you can use:
setTimeout(function () {
waitingDialog.hide();
}, 1000);Customizing the Modal Appearance
If you would like to customize the appearance of the modal, you can pass additional options like this:
waitingDialog.show("I'm waiting", {
dialogSize: 'm',
progressType: 'success'
});Here, dialogSize can be one of the following:
- sm – small
- m – medium
- lg – large
And progressType can take the following values:
- success
- danger
- warning
- info
Troubleshooting Ideas
If you encounter issues during setup or usage, here are some troubleshooting tips:
- Ensure that you’ve properly installed the necessary dependencies (like Node.js, Bower, and Gulp).
- Check the browser’s developer console for any errors that might indicate what’s wrong.
- Make sure the files in your build directory are generated correctly by running Gulp.
- If you modified the source files, ensure they are saved properly and within the allowed directories.
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Setting Up the Environment
Before using the bootstrap-waitingfor plugin, set up your environment by following these steps:
- Install Node.js.
- Navigate to your project directory.
- Run
npm install -g bower - Run
npm install -g gulp - Run
npm install - Run
bower install
Remember to only modify files within the src or test directories; files in the build directory are generated automatically.
Examples
Here’s a simple HTML example to implement the bootstrap-waitingfor dialog:
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>bootstrap-waitingfor</title>
<link href="bower_components/bootstrap/dist/css/bootstrap.css" rel="stylesheet">
<link href="bower_components/bootstrap/dist/css/bootstrap-theme.css" rel="stylesheet">
</head>
<body>
<script src="bower_components/jquery/dist/jquery.min.js"></script>
<script src="bower_components/bootstrap/dist/js/bootstrap.min.js"></script>
<script src="build/bootstrap-waitingfor.js"></script>
</body>
</html>Conclusion
Integrating a waiting dialog not only enhances user experience but also adds a professional touch to your applications. By following the steps provided above, you can configure and customize your waiting dialog efficiently.
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