Views - Deck View
on 02-02-2026 12:00 AM by SnapApp by BlueVector AI
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Views - Deck View
A Deck View organizes your data into sequential cards, creating a structured presentation of records. This view type is ideal for providing focused information with a clear visual hierarchy, similar to a digital card deck.
Table of Contents
- How to create a Deck View?
- Different features of Deck View Builder
- General Settings
- View Configuration
- Advanced & Security Settings
- UI Customization
- How to publish a Deck View?
- How to edit a Deck View?
- How to delete a Deck View?
- How to preview a Deck View?
How to create a Deck View?
To create a new Deck View, you must define the view type and link it to an existing data object.
- Navigate to the View Builder in your application settings.
- Select Deck View as your view type.
- Choose the Application and Object you wish to visualize.
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Different features of Deck View Builder
The Deck View Builder offers several configuration categories to customize how your cards appear and behave.
General Settings
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| View Type | Identifies the type of view (Deck View). |
| Application ID | The specific application where this view will be used. |
| Object | The data source used to populate the cards. |
| View Name | The internal name for your view. |
| Slug | The textual identifier for the view’s URL. |
View Configuration
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Title / Subtitle | The primary and secondary text identifiers for each card. |
| Summary | A brief text block used as the card summary. |
| Thumbnail | The image field used as the card’s thumbnail. |
| Thumbnail Style | Choose between Original, Square, or Round for the image crop. |
| Filter Bar | Toggles a search/filter bar at the top of the view. |
| Group By / Order By | Logic for sorting and aggregating your card records. |
Advanced & Security Settings
- Visibility: Set the view to Public or Private based on your security needs.
- Drilldown Options: Define which view (e.g., Detail, Form, or Inspector) opens when a card is clicked.
- Sidebar Options: Configure an optional sidebar (25% screen width by default) to show feeds or other views alongside the deck.
- Create Type: Choose how users add new records (Button, Inline, or Both).
UI Customization
You can further personalize your view with Custom Labels for standard actions or by adding Custom Buttons to trigger specific logic.
How to publish a Deck View?
To make your Deck View live for users, you must publish it after finalizing your configurations.
How to edit a Deck View?
You can modify an existing Deck View at any time by accessing the builder and changing the saved parameters.
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How to delete a Deck View?
If a view is no longer required, it can be deleted from the list view, provided your user role has the necessary “Delete” permissions enabled.
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How to preview a Deck View?
Use the Preview function to see how your thumbnails, titles, and layout look in a live environment before publishing.
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