The Detail View is a built-in feature available in several of Frontly’s data display blocks — including the Table, List, Kanban, Timeline, and Calendar blocks. It allows users to click on a record and view its details in a streamlined popup, with optional editing capabilities.
How It Works
Inside the Actions tab of each supported data display block, you can enable the Detail View.
When a user clicks on a record:
A modal popup appears, showing the values of the fields from that record.
This modal can function as either a read-only viewer or a form for editing, depending on your permission settings.
Configuring the Detail View
Once enabled, you can customize the Detail View by:
Choosing which fields to show or hide
Adjusting the field types for how values are displayed (e.g. badges, text, dropdowns)
Toggling whether the view is editable or read-only
When editing is allowed, the Detail View becomes a live form that updates the connected data source.
💡 Tip: You can also trigger custom actions from within the Detail View. Open the Actions section to configure workflows that run after a record is updated or when a button is clicked inside the modal.
Advanced Editing Permissions
If you need finer control over who can edit or delete records inside the Detail View instead, use Advanced Editing Permissions settings.
Here, you can apply conditional logic to:
Restrict editing based on user roles or session values
Hide editing options entirely unless specific conditions are met
This is especially useful for building secure admin dashboards or multi-role apps with different access levels.
Summary
The Detail View is a powerful, no-code way to:
Display full record details in a clean, focused modal
Allow users to edit data directly without needing a separate form block
Keep your app fast and interactive, especially when paired with List, Table, or Calendar blocks
Use it to streamline record interactions while keeping your layout simple and intuitive.