Glide

How to use Glide’s split screen layout?

Find out how to make the most of Glide's split screen layout effortlessly. Get straightforward steps, handy tips, and top tricks for better productivity and seamless app navigation.

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Overview

Glide’s split screen layout gives a handy method for handling and showing content, neatly partitioning the screen into two separate sections. It lets users display various types of content side-by-side, boosting user experience and interest. If designing apps for either personal or professional use, mastering the split screen can really step up the app's functionality. Use it to streamline activities, offer side-by-side comparisons, and present information more clearly.

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How to use Glide’s split screen layout?

Step 1: Open Glide and Open Your Project

Log into Glide and open the project you're working on or start a new one. This will be the app where you'll use the split screen layout.

Step 2: Navigate to Layouts

In the Glide app editor, find the navigation pane on the left side. Click on the "Layouts" tab to see different layout options for your app.

Step 3: Select “Split Screen” Layout

Within the Layouts tab, look for the "Split Screen" layout option. You might find it under layout choices like "List" or "Details." Click on it to activate it for your screen.

Step 4: Configure Left Panel

In the split screen layout, the screen is divided into two parts: the left panel and the right panel. Start by setting up the left panel:

  • Pick the components you want to show on the left side, like a list, image, chart, or any other element Glide offers.
  • Customize these components by clicking on them and tweaking their properties in the options panel on the right side of the Glide editor.

Step 5: Configure Right Panel

Now, let's move to the right panel:

  • Decide what content should appear here. Usually, the right panel shows details related to the item selected on the left panel.
  • Add and customize components just like you did for the left panel using the options in the editor.

Step 6: Set Up Interactions

Make sure the left and right panels interact correctly:

  • Click on elements in the left panel configuration and set actions or linkages. For example, clicking on an item in a list might show detailed info in the right panel.
  • Use Glide’s conditional visibility and data linking options to ensure the right panel content updates based on selections made in the left panel.

Step 7: Preview and Test

Once your panels are set up:

  • Use the "Preview" feature in Glide to test the functionality. Navigate through the app to make sure the split screen layout works as you want.
  • Make adjustments as needed by going back to the layout settings and refining the components and interactions.

Step 8: Save and Publish

After confirming everything works correctly:

  • Save your project progress.
  • If you're happy with the setup, consider publishing your app so others can use it in its current state.

Following these steps ensures a smooth and detailed use of Glide’s split screen layout, enhancing the user experience with organized and interactive content display.

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