Quick Reference

Essential shortcuts, tips, and quick access information for using ForgeZap efficiently.

Keyboard Shortcuts

App Builder Shortcuts

Editing

UndoCtrl + Z
RedoCtrl + Y
SaveCtrl + S
Delete selectedDelete
DeselectEscape

Viewport Controls

Desktop viewCtrl + 1
Tablet viewCtrl + 2
Mobile viewCtrl + 3
Toggle gridCtrl + G

Canvas Controls

Zoom Controls

Zoom inCtrl + +
Zoom outCtrl + -
Reset zoomCtrl + 0

Navigation

Fit to screenCtrl + F
Center canvasCtrl + C

Component Quick Reference

Form Components

Input - Text input fields
Button - Clickable actions
Checkbox - Boolean selection
Radio - Single choice options
Calendar - Date/time picker

Display Components

Text - Static text content
Image - Pictures and graphics
Badge - Status indicators
Card - Content containers
Data Table - Tabular data

Data Sources Quick Reference

Supported Data Sources

SQLite Database

  • • Built-in database
  • • User records
  • • Application data
  • • Real-time updates

REST APIs

  • • External services
  • • GitHub API
  • • JSONPlaceholder
  • • Custom endpoints

JSON Files

  • • Static data
  • • Configuration
  • • Sample data
  • • Content files

Workflow Quick Reference

Common Triggers

Component Events

  • • Button clicks
  • • Form submissions
  • • Input changes
  • • Component interactions

Data Events

  • • Database changes
  • • API responses
  • • Data updates
  • • Record creation

Common Actions

Component Actions

  • • Update properties
  • • Show/hide components
  • • Navigate views
  • • Reset forms

Data Actions

  • • Save to database
  • • Update records
  • • Delete records
  • • Query data

Tips & Best Practices

Design Tips

  • • Start with basic components and add complexity gradually
  • • Use snap-to-grid for consistent spacing and alignment
  • • Test your app on different viewport sizes regularly
  • • Group related components using containers

Data Tips

  • • Always test data connections before building complex apps
  • • Use efficient queries to improve performance
  • • Apply data transformations judiciously
  • • Handle API failures gracefully with error handling

Workflow Tips

  • • Start with simple workflows and add complexity gradually
  • • Test workflows thoroughly before publishing
  • • Use error handling to ensure reliable automation
  • • Document complex workflows for team members

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Components not showing

  • • Check viewport settings
  • • Verify component positioning
  • • Ensure proper data binding

Data not loading

  • • Test data source connection
  • • Verify query syntax
  • • Check API authentication
  • • Review network connectivity

Publishing failures

  • • Save application first
  • • Check for validation errors
  • • Verify all required fields
  • • Contact support if persistent