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Progress Bar Control Tutorial

Progress Bar Control Tutorial

A progress bar control provides a visual representation of completion, dynamically updating based on form data and calculations. Whether tracking milestones, task progress, or form completion rates, it offers real-time feedback to users, enhancing clarity and engagement.

Fully customizable and interactive, the progress bar adjusts seamlessly as data inputs change, making it a valuable tool for project tracking, workflows, and goal-setting applications.

In this article we will explore the Progress Bar Control and usages

Progress Bar Form Setup

In this tutorial we will set up certain controls with statuses in order to track the progress of the form

Progress Statuses

Create a statuses form and add values such as: Pending, Processing, Completed
Next Add the Progress Bar Control
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Progress Bar Events

  • 0% - Update the progress bar to 0 when Pending is Selected
  • 50% - Update the progress bar to 50 when Processing is Selected
  • 100% - Update the progress bar to 100 when Completed is Selected
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Progress Bar Types

  • Standard - This type is just green from start to finish
  • Risk - This type will change depending on where the progress is to display something negative
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Here are some concise business use cases for using progress bar controls on a website:

Form Completion

Implement a progress bar control to guide users through multi-step forms or checkout processes. It visually indicates the user's progress and helps them understand how much more is left to complete, reducing abandonment rates and improving user experience.

File Upload or Download

Use a progress bar control to display the progress of file uploads or downloads. This keeps users informed about the status of their file transfers, improving transparency and user engagement.

Survey or Questionnaire Progress

Incorporate a progress bar control to show respondents how far they have progressed in a survey or questionnaire. This provides a sense of accomplishment and encourages respondents to complete the entire survey, aiding in data collection and analysis.

Learning Modules or Courses

Display a progress bar control to track learners' progress through online courses or learning modules. This allows learners to see their advancement and motivates them to continue, enhancing engagement and completion rates.

Order Fulfillment

Use a progress bar control to update customers on the status of their order fulfillment. It can indicate stages such as order processing, packaging, shipping, and delivery, providing transparency and reducing customer inquiries.

Project Management

Incorporate a progress bar control to represent the completion status of project tasks or milestones. This allows team members and stakeholders to visualize project progress and monitor the achievement of key objectives.

Fundraising Campaigns

Display a progress bar control to show the fundraising progress for crowdfunding campaigns or donation drives. It encourages donors to contribute and creates a sense of urgency to reach the campaign goal.

Order Tracking

Implement a progress bar control to track the status of shipped orders. It helps customers visualize the journey of their package and anticipate its arrival, reducing customer support inquiries and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Profile Completion

Utilize a progress bar control to encourage users to complete their profiles or provide additional information. It visually illustrates the profile completion progress, motivating users to provide more information and improving the quality of user data.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Utilize risk forms to assess and mitigate potential risks within a business or project. By implementing a structured risk form, stakeholders can systematically identify and evaluate risks, assign ownership and mitigation strategies, and track the progress of risk mitigation actions. This helps businesses proactively manage risks, enhance decision-making, and ensure a more secure and successful outcome.

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