> **STOP. READ THIS ENTIRE FILE BEFORE CREATING MODALS.**
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openskills install deeleeramone/PyWry# Modals - MANDATORY PATTERN
> **STOP. READ THIS ENTIRE FILE BEFORE CREATING MODALS.**
## Overview
Modals are reusable overlay dialogs that can contain any content - forms, confirmations, information panels, or custom HTML. They follow the same pattern as toolbars, passed to `.show-*` functions.
## The ONLY Correct Way to Create Modals
Copy this EXACTLY. Do not deviate.
```python
from pywry import Modal, show_plotly
fig = go.Figure(...)
widget = show_plotly(
fig,
modals=[
Modal(
component_id="settings-modal",
title="Settings",
items=["<p>Configure your preferences here.</p>"],
size="medium",
)
],
toolbars=[{
"position": "top",
"items": [
{"type": "button", "label": "Open Settings", "event": "modal:open:settings-modal"}
]
}]
)
```
**THAT'S IT.** Button click opens the modal automatically.
---
## Modal Schema
| Property | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|----------|------|----------|---------|-------------|
| `component_id` | `str` | **YES** | - | Unique identifier for the modal |
| `title` | `str` | no | `""` | Modal header title |
| `items` | `list[str]` | no | `[]` | HTML content strings |
| `size` | `str` | no | `"medium"` | `"small"`, `"medium"`, `"large"`, `"fullscreen"` |
| `width` | `str` | no | `None` | Custom width (e.g., `"600px"`, `"80%"`) |
| `max_height` | `str` | no | `None` | Custom max-height (e.g., `"400px"`) |
| `overlay_opacity` | `float` | no | `0.5` | Backdrop opacity (0.0-1.0) |
| `close_on_escape` | `bool` | no | `True` | Close when Escape key pressed |
| `close_on_overlay_click` | `bool` | no | `True` | Close when clicking outside modal |
| `reset_on_close` | `bool` | no | `True` | Reset form inputs when closed |
| `on_close_event` | `str` | no | `None` | Event to emit when modal closes |
| `open_on_load` | `bool` | no | `False` | Open modal immediately on page load |
| `style` | `str` | no | `""` | Additional CSS for this modal |
| `script` | `str` | no | `""` | Additional JavaScript for this modal |
| `class_name` | `str` | no | `""` | Additional CSS classes |
---
## Size Presets
| Size | Width | Use Case |
|------|-------|----------|
| `small` | 320px | Confirmations, alerts |
| `medium` | 500px | Forms, settings (default) |
| `large` | 720px | Complex forms, tables |
| `fullscreen` | 95vw / 95vh | Data grids, large content |
---
## Modal Events
These are the ONLY events that work with modals:
### Opening and Closing
| Event Type | Description |
|------------|-------------|
| `modal:open:<component_id>` | Opens the modal |
| `modal:close:<component_id>` | Closes the modal |
| `modal:toggle:<component_id>` | Toggles open/closed state |
### Example: Button to Open Modal
```python
toolbars=[{
"position": "top",
"items": [
{"type": "button", "label": "Settings", "event": "modal:open:settings-modal"}
]
}]
```
### Example: Button Inside Modal to Close
```python
Modal(
component_id="confirm-modal",
title="Confirm Action",
items=[
"<p>Are you sure?</p>",
'<button onclick="window.pywry.modal.close(\'confirm-modal\')">Cancel</button>',
'<button onclick="doAction()">Confirm</button>',
]
)
```
---
## Built-in Close Behaviors
1. **X Button**: Every modal has a close button in the top-right corner
2. **Escape Key**: Press Escape to close (unless `close_on_escape=False`)
3. **Overlay Click**: Click outside modal to close (unless `close_on_overlay_click=False`)
---
## reset_on_close Behavior
When `reset_on_close=True` (default):
- All `<input>`, `<textarea>`, `<select>` elements are reset to their initial values
- Form state is cleared when modal closes
- Next open shows fresh form
When `reset_on_close=False`:
- Form values persist between opens
- User can resume where they left off
---
## JavaScript API
Access modal functions via `window.pywry.modal`:
```javascript
// Open a modal
window.pywry.modal.open('my-modal');
// Close a modal
window.pywry.modal.close('my-modal');
// Toggle a modal
window.pywry.modal.toggle('my-modal');
// Check if modal is open
const isOpen = window.pywry.modal.isOpen('my-modal');
```
---
## Complete Examples
### 1. Settings Modal with Form
```python
from pywry import Modal, show_plotly
widget = show_plotly(
fig,
modals=[
Modal(
component_id="settings",
title="Chart Settings",
items=[
'<form id="settings-form">',
' <label>Title: <input type="text" name="title" value="My Chart"></label>',
' <label>Theme: <select name="theme">',
' <option value="dark">Dark</option>',
' <option value="light">Light</option>',
' </select></label>',
' <button type="button" onclick="applySettings()">Apply</button>',
'</form>',
],
size="medium",
reset_on_close=False, # Keep form values
)
],
toolbars=[{
"position": "top",
"items": [
{"type": "button", "label": "⚙️ Settings", "event": "modal:open:settings"}
]
}]
)
```
### 2. Confirmation Dialog
```python
Modal(
component_id="delete-confirm",
title="Delete Item",
items=[
'<p>Are you sure you want to delete this item?</p>',
'<p style="color: var(--pywry-text-danger);">This action cannot be undone.</p>',
'<div class="pywry-modal-footer">',
' <button onclick="window.pywry.modal.close(\'delete-confirm\')">Cancel</button>',
' <button onclick="confirmDelete()" class="danger">Delete</button>',
'</div>',
],
size="small",
close_on_overlay_click=False, # Force user to click a button
)
```
### 3. Modal with Custom Styling
```python
Modal(
component_id="custom-modal",
title="Styled Modal",
items=["<p>Custom styled content</p>"],
style="""
#custom-modal .pywry-modal-container {
border: 2px solid var(--pywry-accent);
border-radius: 16px;
}
#custom-modal .pywry-modal-header {
background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pywry-accent), var(--pywry-bg-secondary));
}
""",
)
```
### 4. Modal with Custom JavaScript
```python
Modal(
component_id="data-modal",
title="Data Preview",
items=['<div id="data-preview"></div>'],
script="""
// Populate data when modal opens
document.getElementById('data-modal').addEventListener('modal:opened', () => {
fetch('/api/data')
.then(r => r.json())
.then(data => {
document.getElementById('data-preview').textContent = JSON.stringify(data, null, 2);
});
});
""",
)
```
---
## CSS Selectors for Styling
Target modal elements with these selectors:
| Selector | Element |
|----------|---------|
| `#<component_id>` | The modal overlay |
| `#<component_id> .pywry-modal-container` | The modal box |
| `#<component_id> .pywry-modal-header` | Header with title and close button |
| `#<component_id> .pywry-modal-title` | Title text |
| `#<component_id> .pywry-modal-close` | X close button |
| `#<component_id> .pywry-modal-body` | Content area |
| `#<component_id> .pywry-modal-footer` | Footer area (if you add one) |
---
## Theme Awareness
Modals automatically inherit the current theme:
- `.pywry-theme-dark` → Dark background, light text
- `.pywry-theme-light` → Light background, dark text
- `.pywry-theme-system` → Follows OS preference
Use CSS variables for consistent theming:
```css
.pywry-modal-container {
background: var(--pywry-bg-secondary);
color: var(--pywry-text-primary);
border: 1px solid var(--pywry-border);
}
```
---
## Common Mistakes
❌ Wrong: `event: "open-modal"` (missing modal: prefix and component_id)
❌ Wrong: `event: "modal:open"` (missing component_id)
❌ Wrong: Using `onclick` without `window.pywry.modal.` prefix
✅ Correct: `event: "modal:open:my-modal"`
✅ Correct: `onclick="window.pywry.modal.close('my-modal')"`
---
## Dict Syntax (Alternative to Modal Class)
You can also use dict syntax if preferred:
```python
modals=[
{
"component_id": "info-modal",
"title": "Information",
"items": ["<p>Some info here</p>"],
"size": "small",
}
]
```
---
## Integration with Toolbars
Modals and toolbars work together seamlessly:
```python
show_dataframe(
df,
toolbars=[{
"position": "top",
"items": [
{"type": "button", "label": "Export", "event": "grid:export-csv"},
{"type": "button", "label": "Filter", "event": "modal:open:filter-modal"},
{"type": "button", "label": "Help", "event": "modal:open:help-modal"},
]
}],
modals=[
Modal(component_id="filter-modal", title="Filters", items=["..."]),
Modal(component_id="help-modal", title="Help", items=["..."]),
]
)
```
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