How To use useNavigation 'create' function with additional query params or passing additional data

How to pass additional data when using useNavigation hook when navigating to create resource?

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Hi @regn. I'm kapa.ai, your friendly support bot. I will try to answer your question by searching through the knowledge base. :wave: ---------------------- To pass additional data when using the useNavigation hook's create function to navigate to a create resource, you can use the meta parameter. This allows you to include extra query parameters or additional data that can be accessed in the create form. Here's how you can do it: 1. When calling the create function from useNavigation, you can pass a meta object as the third parameter:

import { useNavigation } from "@refinedev/core";

const { create } = useNavigation();

// Usage
create("posts", "push", { authorId: "10" });

import { useNavigation } from "@refinedev/core";

const { create } = useNavigation();

// Usage
create("posts", "push", { authorId: "10" });

2. The meta object you pass will be added to the URL as query parameters useNavigation API Reference (https://refine.dev/docs/routing/hooks/use-navigation/#api-reference). 3. In your create form component, you can access these parameters using the useLocation hook from react-router-dom:

import { useLocation } from "react-router-dom";

const CreateForm = () => {
  const location = useLocation();
  console.log(location.state);
  // This will log { authorId: '10' }

  // Rest of your form logic
};

import { useLocation } from "react-router-dom";

const CreateForm = () => {
  const location = useLocation();
  console.log(location.state);
  // This will log { authorId: '10' }

  // Rest of your form logic
};

This approach allows you to pass additional data to the create form, which can be used to pre-fill fields or provide context for the new resource being created. It's worth noting that if you're using Refine's UI components like CreateButton, they also support a meta prop for the same purpose CreateButton Properties (https://refine.dev/docs/ui-integrations/chakra-ui/components/buttons/create-button/#properties). Remember that the exact implementation might vary depending on your specific setup and requirements. Always refer to the most recent Refine documentation for the most up-to-date information. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

kapa.ai•22h ago

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fair-roseOP•22h ago

I got this error

Error: useLocation() may be used only in the context of a <Router> component.

Error: useLocation() may be used only in the context of a <Router> component.

I got this error

Error: useLocation() may be used only in the context of a <Router> component.

Error: useLocation() may be used only in the context of a <Router> component.

@kapa.ai

kapa.ai•22h ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- This error typically occurs when you're trying to use the useLocation hook outside of a React Router context. To resolve this issue, you need to ensure that your component is wrapped within a Router component. Here are a few things to check: 1. Make sure you have set up React Router correctly in your Refine application. The basic setup should look something like this:

import { Refine } from "@refinedev/core";
import routerProvider from "@refinedev/react-router-v6";

function App() {
  return (
    <Refine
      routerProvider={routerProvider}
      // ... other props
    >
      {/* Your app components */}
    </Refine>
  );
}

import { Refine } from "@refinedev/core";
import routerProvider from "@refinedev/react-router-v6";

function App() {
  return (
    <Refine
      routerProvider={routerProvider}
      // ... other props
    >
      {/* Your app components */}
    </Refine>
  );
}

React Router v6 Integration (https://refine.dev/docs/routing/integrations/react-router/#basic-usage) 2. If you're using the newer Data APIs Router introduced in React Router v6.4, your setup might look like this:

import { Refine } from "@refinedev/core";
import routerProvider from "@refinedev/react-router-v6";
import { createBrowserRouter, RouterProvider, Outlet } from "react-router-dom";

const router = createBrowserRouter([
  {
    Component: RefineProvider,
    children: [
      // Your routes here
    ],
  },
]);

const App = () => {
  return <RouterProvider router={router} />;
};

const RefineProvider = () => {
  return (
    <Refine
      routerProvider={routerProvider}
      // ... other props
    >
      <Outlet />
    </Refine>
  );
};

import { Refine } from "@refinedev/core";
import routerProvider from "@refinedev/react-router-v6";
import { createBrowserRouter, RouterProvider, Outlet } from "react-router-dom";

const router = createBrowserRouter([
  {
    Component: RefineProvider,
    children: [
      // Your routes here
    ],
  },
]);

const App = () => {
  return <RouterProvider router={router} />;
};

const RefineProvider = () => {
  return (
    <Refine
      routerProvider={routerProvider}
      // ... other props
    >
      <Outlet />
    </Refine>
  );
};

React Router v6 Data APIs Usage (https://refine.dev/docs/routing/integrations/react-router/#basic-usage) 3. Ensure that the component where you're using useLocation is rendered within the Router context. It should be a child or descendant of the <Refine> component. 4. If you're using useLocation in a custom component, make sure this component is rendered within your app's routing structure and not outside of it. If you've checked all these points and are still encountering the error, you might need to review your overall application structure to ensure that all components using routing hooks are properly nested within the Router context. Remember, the useLocation hook should only be used in components that are rendered as part of your application's routes. If you need to access location information in a component that's not directly rendered by a route, you might need to pass that information down as props from a parent component that does have access to the routing context. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

kapa.ai•22h ago

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fair-roseOP•22h ago

I used @refinedev/nextjs-router for the router provider because my project uses Next.js app router @kapa.ai

kapa.ai•22h ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- Thank you for providing that information. Since you're using Next.js with the app router, you're correct in using the @refinedev/nextjs-router package for the router provider. This is the appropriate choice for Next.js projects using the app router. When using @refinedev/nextjs-router with Next.js app router, you don't need to manually set up React Router components like <Router> or use hooks like useLocation. The Next.js app router handles routing differently. Here's how you typically set up Refine with Next.js app router:

"use client";

import { Refine } from "@refinedev/core";
import routerProvider from "@refinedev/nextjs-router";

export default function RootLayout({
  children,
}: {
  children: React.ReactNode;
}) {
  return (
    <html lang="en">
      <body>
        <Refine
          routerProvider={routerProvider}
          // ... other props
        >
          {children}
        </Refine>
      </body>
    </html>
  );
}

"use client";

import { Refine } from "@refinedev/core";
import routerProvider from "@refinedev/nextjs-router";

export default function RootLayout({
  children,
}: {
  children: React.ReactNode;
}) {
  return (
    <html lang="en">
      <body>
        <Refine
          routerProvider={routerProvider}
          // ... other props
        >
          {children}
        </Refine>
      </body>
    </html>
  );
}

Next.js App Router Integration (https://refine.dev/docs/routing/integrations/next-js/#usage) With this setup, you shouldn't encounter the "useLocation() may be used only in the context of a <Router> component" error, as Next.js handles routing internally. If you're still facing issues or need to access route information, Next.js provides its own routing hooks that you can use instead of React Router hooks. For example, you can use usePathname() and useSearchParams() from next/navigation to access route information. If you're experiencing any specific issues with this setup, please provide more details about your current implementation and any error messages you're seeing. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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fair-roseOP•22h ago

so, how can i read the data from useNavigation hook?

const { create } = useNavigation();

// Usage
create("posts", "push", { authorId: "10" });

const { create } = useNavigation();

// Usage
create("posts", "push", { authorId: "10" });

so, how can i read the data from useNavigation hook?

const { create } = useNavigation();

// Usage
create("posts", "push", { authorId: "10" });

const { create } = useNavigation();

// Usage
create("posts", "push", { authorId: "10" });

@kapa.ai

kapa.ai•22h ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- To read the data passed through the useNavigation hook's create function in a Next.js app using the app router, you can use Next.js's built-in routing hooks. Specifically, you can use the useSearchParams hook from next/navigation to access the query parameters. Here's how you can read the data: 1. In the component where you want to access the data (likely your create form component), import and use the useSearchParams hook:

"use client";

import { useSearchParams } from 'next/navigation';

const CreatePostPage = () => {
  const searchParams = useSearchParams();
  
  // Read the authorId from the query parameters
  const authorId = searchParams.get('authorId');
  
  console.log('Author ID:', authorId); // This will log: Author ID: 10

  // Rest of your component logic
  // ...
};

export default CreatePostPage;

"use client";

import { useSearchParams } from 'next/navigation';

const CreatePostPage = () => {
  const searchParams = useSearchParams();
  
  // Read the authorId from the query parameters
  const authorId = searchParams.get('authorId');
  
  console.log('Author ID:', authorId); // This will log: Author ID: 10

  // Rest of your component logic
  // ...
};

export default CreatePostPage;

The meta object you passed to the create function ({ authorId: "10" }) will be added to the URL as query parameters. The useSearchParams hook allows you to access these parameters. Remember to add the "use client" directive at the top of your component file if it's using client-side hooks. It's important to note that when using the Next.js app router with Refine, the navigation behavior might be slightly different from the traditional React Router setup. The meta object is typically transformed into URL query parameters, which is why we use useSearchParams to access them. If you find that the data is not being passed as expected, you might need to check your Refine configuration to ensure it's correctly set up for Next.js app router. You can refer to the Refine Next.js Integration documentation (https://refine.dev/docs/routing/integrations/next-js/) for more details on the correct setup. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

kapa.ai•22h ago

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