Static vs dynamic content

Static content is what you type in Designer. Dynamic content is resolved while the form runs from user answers, calculations, or application data such as a user profile or API-driven dropdown options.

Static (you control)

Select component on Main with the Items options table highlighted.Select component on Main with the Items options table highlighted.
ExampleWhere
Labels and help textMain
Dropdown options typed in DesignerMain → Items (or Data)
Default valuesMain → Value

Dynamic (resolved at runtime)

Dropdown Actions tab with onLoadData bound to a loadData action.Dropdown Actions tab with onLoadData bound to a loadData action.
ExampleHow it is provided
Pre-filled user nameDevelopers pass initial data
Name list from an APIActions → onLoadData (or data binding)
Calculated totalsMain → Value → Calculable value, or an action

Use Calculable value for a live calculation that updates when its source data changes. Use an action when the calculation should run only after an event. Rules validate field values; they do not calculate them.

Author checklist

  1. List fields that need live data.
  2. Agree on Key names with developers.
  3. Test in Preview with sample data your team provides.

See also