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