Events & Interactions
Learn how to add interactive behaviors to your website elements using events, quick actions, and custom scripts.
Events & Interactions
Events and interactions allow you to add dynamic behaviors to your website elements, making your site more engaging and functional. While this feature can be complex for non-technical users, our AI agent is designed to help make this process much easier - simply describe what you want to happen, and the AI can help set up the appropriate events and actions for you.
Events are triggered by user interactions like clicks, hovers, or form submissions. When an event occurs, it can execute various actions such as showing/hiding elements, navigating to different pages, or running custom scripts.
How Events Work
The events system operates on a trigger-action model. You select an element, choose what should trigger the event (like a click), and then define what action should happen when that trigger occurs.
Event Types
Click Events: Triggered when users click on an element
- Button clicks
- Link navigation
- Image interactions
- Menu toggles
Hover Events: Activated when users hover over elements
- Tooltip displays
- Image previews
- Menu dropdowns
Form Events: Related to form interactions
- Form submissions
- Input field changes
- Validation triggers
Page Events: Occur during page lifecycle
- Page load actions
- Scroll-based triggers
- Resize events
Quick Actions
Quick actions provide pre-built, common interactions that you can easily apply to elements without writing code. These are perfect for most standard website behaviors.
Navigation Actions
- Go to Page: Navigate to another page on your site
- Go to URL: Navigate to an external website
- Go to Section: Scroll to a specific section on the current page
- Go Back: Return to the previous page in browser history
Element Actions
- Show Element: Make a hidden element visible
- Hide Element: Hide a visible element
- Toggle Element: Switch between showing and hiding an element
- Toggle Class: Add or remove CSS classes from elements
Form Actions
- Submit Form: Process form data
- Reset Form: Clear all form fields
- Validate Form: Check form data before submission
Media Actions
- Play Video: Start video playback
- Pause Video: Stop video playback
- Toggle Video: Switch between play and pause states
Custom Actions & Scripts
For advanced functionality that goes beyond quick actions, you can create custom scripts and actions. This is where the AI agent becomes particularly valuable, as it can help generate the appropriate code based on your requirements.
JavaScript Actions
Write custom JavaScript code to create complex interactions:
- Dynamic content updates
- API integrations
- Advanced animations
- Custom form processing
- Third-party service integrations
CSS Animations
Create custom CSS animations and transitions:
- Smooth element transitions
- Complex keyframe animations
- Interactive hover effects
- Loading animations
Working with Custom Scripts
When creating custom scripts, you have access to:
- Element References: Target specific elements on your page
- Event Data: Access information about the triggering event
- Global Variables: Share data between different scripts
- Browser APIs: Use modern web APIs for advanced functionality
Best Practices
- Start Simple: Begin with quick actions before moving to custom scripts
- Use AI Assistance: Describe your desired behavior to get help with implementation
- Test Thoroughly: Always test events across different devices and browsers
- Keep It Accessible: Ensure interactive elements work with keyboard navigation
- Performance Conscious: Avoid heavy scripts that might slow down your site
Remember, the AI agent can help translate your ideas into working code, making complex interactions accessible even if you're not familiar with programming. Simply describe what you want to achieve, and let the AI guide you through the implementation.