defaultValues useModalForm

how do i set defaultValues with useModalForm

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Hi @Joe Gaffney. I'm kapa.ai, your friendly support bot. I will try to answer your question by searching through the knowledge base. :wave: ---------------------- To set default values with useModalForm in refine, you can use the defaultValues property when initializing the hook. Here's how you can do it:

const {
  // other properties
} = useModalForm({
  defaultValues: {
    title: "Hello World",
    // other default values
  },
});

const {
  // other properties
} = useModalForm({
  defaultValues: {
    title: "Hello World",
    // other default values
  },
});

The defaultValues property allows you to pre-populate the form with data that needs to be displayed. This is particularly useful when you want to set initial values for your form fields. It's important to note that for the "create" action, you can directly use the defaultValues property as shown above. However, for "edit" or "clone" actions, you might want to use defaultFormValues instead to avoid potential race conditions with asynchronous data fetching. For more complex scenarios, you can also provide an async function to fetch the default values:

const { defaultFormValuesLoading } = useModalForm({
  defaultFormValues: async () => {
    const response = await fetch("<https://my-api.com/posts/1">);
    const data = await response.json();
    return data;
  },
});

const { defaultFormValuesLoading } = useModalForm({
  defaultFormValues: async () => {
    const response = await fetch("<https://my-api.com/posts/1">);
    const data = await response.json();
    return data;
  },
});

This approach allows you to dynamically fetch and set default values for your form. Remember that when using TypeScript, the shape of defaultValues is used to infer the type of the form data object, which can be helpful for type checking and autocompletion. For more detailed information and examples, you can refer to the useModalForm documentation (https://refine.dev/docs/ui-integrations/ant-design/hooks/use-modal-form/#properties). ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

kapa.ai•2mo ago

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national-goldOP•2mo ago

what is the the type for default values @kapa.ai what is the the type for default values

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- To answer your question about the type for default values in useModalForm, let's look at the relevant information from the documentation. The type for default values in useModalForm is not explicitly stated in the provided knowledge sources. However, we can infer some information based on the context and usage: 1. For the React Hook Form version of useModalForm, the defaultValues property is described as: "Default values for the form. Use this to pre-populate the form with data that needs to be displayed." React Hook Form useModalForm Properties (https://refine.dev/docs/packages/react-hook-form/use-modal-form/#properties) 2. For the Ant Design version of useModalForm, there's a similar property called defaultFormValues: "Default values for the form. Use this to pre-populate the form with data that needs to be displayed." Ant Design useModalForm Properties (https://refine.dev/docs/ui-integrations/ant-design/hooks/use-modal-form/#properties) 3. In both cases, the type of the default values should match the structure of your form data. It's typically an object where the keys correspond to your form field names and the values are the default values for those fields. 4. The exact type would depend on your specific form structure and the data types of your form fields. For example, if you have a form with title and content fields, both of type string, your default values type might look like this:

   {
     title: string;
     content: string;
   }

   {
     title: string;
     content: string;
   }

5. It's worth noting that for more complex scenarios, you can also provide an async function to fetch the default values:

   defaultFormValues: async () => {
     const response = await fetch("<https://my-api.com/posts/1">);
     const data = await response.json();
     return data;
   }

   defaultFormValues: async () => {
     const response = await fetch("<https://my-api.com/posts/1">);
     const data = await response.json();
     return data;
   }

In this case, the type would be inferred from the returned data Ant Design useModalForm Properties (https://refine.dev/docs/ui-integrations/ant-design/hooks/use-modal-form/#properties). To get the most accurate type information for your specific use case, you might want to refer to the TypeScript definitions in the refine source code or consult the TypeScript compiler's inferred types in your development environment. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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national-goldOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai im looking to set some default values for the form fields

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- Certainly! To set default values for form fields when using useModalForm in refine, you can use the defaultValues or defaultFormValues property depending on which version of the hook you're using. Here's how you can do it: 1. For the React Hook Form version of useModalForm:

const {
  // other properties
} = useModalForm({
  defaultValues: {
    title: "Default Title",
    content: "Default Content",
    // Add more fields as needed
  },
});

const {
  // other properties
} = useModalForm({
  defaultValues: {
    title: "Default Title",
    content: "Default Content",
    // Add more fields as needed
  },
});

2. For the Ant Design version of useModalForm:

const {
  // other properties
} = useModalForm({
  defaultFormValues: {
    title: "Default Title",
    content: "Default Content",
    // Add more fields as needed
  },
});

const {
  // other properties
} = useModalForm({
  defaultFormValues: {
    title: "Default Title",
    content: "Default Content",
    // Add more fields as needed
  },
});

In both cases, you're providing an object where the keys correspond to your form field names and the values are the default values you want to set for those fields. This approach allows you to pre-populate the form with initial data React Hook Form useModalForm Properties (https://refine.dev/docs/packages/react-hook-form/use-modal-form/#properties). Remember that the structure of your defaultValues or defaultFormValues object should match the structure of your form data. For example, if you have a form for creating a post with title, content, and status fields, your default values might look like this:

{
  title: "New Post",
  content: "",
  status: "draft"
}

{
  title: "New Post",
  content: "",
  status: "draft"
}

By setting these default values, your form fields will be pre-filled with these values when the form is first rendered. This can be particularly useful for creating new entries or providing initial values for certain fields. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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national-goldOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai it does not seem to set them on the registered feilds

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- I apologize for the confusion. If the default values are not being set on the registered fields, there might be a few reasons for this. Let's explore some possible solutions based on the information we have: 1. For the Ant Design version of useModalForm, there's a known issue where defaultFormValues might not work as expected. As mentioned in a GitHub issue, you might need to use initialValues instead:

const { formProps } = useModalForm({
  refineCoreProps: { action: 'create' },
  initialValues: {
    title: "Default Title",
    content: "Default Content",
  },
});

const { formProps } = useModalForm({
  refineCoreProps: { action: 'create' },
  initialValues: {
    title: "Default Title",
    content: "Default Content",
  },
});

Then, you would pass formProps to your <Form> component GitHub Issue #5727 (https://github.com/refinedev/refine/issues/5727). 2. If you're using the React Hook Form version, make sure you're passing the defaultValues correctly:

const {
  getInputProps,
  saveButtonProps,
  modal: { show, close, title, visible },
} = useModalForm({
  refineCoreProps: { action: "create" },
  defaultValues: {
    title: "Default Title",
    content: "Default Content",
  },
});

const {
  getInputProps,
  saveButtonProps,
  modal: { show, close, title, visible },
} = useModalForm({
  refineCoreProps: { action: "create" },
  defaultValues: {
    title: "Default Title",
    content: "Default Content",
  },
});

Then, use getInputProps for each field in your form Mantine useModalForm Usage (https://refine.dev/docs/ui-integrations/mantine/hooks/use-modal-form/#usage). 3. There might be a timing issue where the default values are not set immediately. You can check if there's a loading state:

const { defaultFormValuesLoading } = useModalForm({
  // ... other props
});

if (defaultFormValuesLoading) {
  return <div>Loading...</div>;
}

const { defaultFormValuesLoading } = useModalForm({
  // ... other props
});

if (defaultFormValuesLoading) {
  return <div>Loading...</div>;
}

This ensures that the form is only rendered after the default values are loaded Ant Design useModalForm Return Values (https://refine.dev/docs/ui-integrations/ant-design/hooks/use-modal-form/#defaultformvaluesloading). If none of these solutions work, it might be helpful to double-check your form setup and ensure that the field names in your defaultValues match exactly with the names of your registered fields. If the issue persists, it could be a bug in the specific version of refine you're using, and you might want to consider reporting it on the refine GitHub repository. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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national-goldOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai initialValues is not a prop

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- I apologize for the confusion in my previous response. You're correct that initialValues is not a prop for useModalForm. Let me provide you with the correct information based on the refine documentation. For setting default values in useModalForm, you should use defaultFormValues. Here's the correct way to set default values for your form fields:

const {
  getInputProps,
  saveButtonProps,
  modal: { show, close, title, visible },
} = useModalForm({
  refineCoreProps: { action: "create" },
  defaultFormValues: {
    title: "Default Title",
    content: "Default Content",
  },
});

const {
  getInputProps,
  saveButtonProps,
  modal: { show, close, title, visible },
} = useModalForm({
  refineCoreProps: { action: "create" },
  defaultFormValues: {
    title: "Default Title",
    content: "Default Content",
  },
});

This is the proper way to set default values for form fields when using useModalForm in refine Ant Design useModalForm Properties (https://refine.dev/docs/ui-integrations/ant-design/hooks/use-modal-form/#properties). If you're still experiencing issues with the default values not being set on the registered fields, it might be worth checking if there are any specific constraints or behaviors in your particular setup. If the problem persists, you may want to consider reporting it as a potential bug to the refine team. I apologize again for any confusion caused by my previous responses. Thank you for bringing this to my attention, as it helps ensure accurate information is provided. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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national-goldOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai i am using mui

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- Thank you for clarifying that you're using Material-UI (MUI) with refine. In this case, the approach for setting default values is slightly different. Let's look at the correct way to set default values for form fields when using useModalForm with MUI in refine. For MUI integration with refine, you should use the defaultValues prop when initializing useModalForm. Here's how you can set default values:

import { useModalForm } from "@refinedev/react-hook-form";

const {
  saveButtonProps,
  modal: { show, close, visible },
  register,
  formState: { errors },
} = useModalForm({
  refineCoreProps: { action: "create" },
  defaultValues: {
    title: "Default Title",
    content: "Default Content",
    // Add more fields as needed
  },
});

import { useModalForm } from "@refinedev/react-hook-form";

const {
  saveButtonProps,
  modal: { show, close, visible },
  register,
  formState: { errors },
} = useModalForm({
  refineCoreProps: { action: "create" },
  defaultValues: {
    title: "Default Title",
    content: "Default Content",
    // Add more fields as needed
  },
});

This approach is consistent with the React Hook Form integration that refine uses for MUI Material UI Introduction (https://refine.dev/docs/ui-integrations/material-ui/introduction/#forms). When using this setup with MUI components, you would then use the register function to connect your form fields:

<TextField
  {...register("title", { required: "This field is required" })}
  error={!!errors.title}
  helperText={errors.title?.message}
  label="Title"
  fullWidth
/>

<TextField
  {...register("title", { required: "This field is required" })}
  error={!!errors.title}
  helperText={errors.title?.message}
  label="Title"
  fullWidth
/>

If you're still experiencing issues with the default values not being set on the registered fields, double-check that the field names in your defaultValues object exactly match the names you're using with register in your form components. Remember, the exact implementation might vary slightly depending on your specific refine and MUI versions. If you continue to face issues, you may want to consult the most recent documentation or consider reaching out to the refine community for support. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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national-goldOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai i am doing <TextField {...register(name, { required: t("errors.required.field", { field: name, }), })} required margin="none" variant="filled" type="number" label={t(fields.${label || name}.label, name)} InputProps={{ inputProps: { min: min, max: max, step: step } }} error={!!error} helperText={error ? String(errorMessage) : ""} sx={{ textTransform: "capitalize" }} />

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- Based on the code snippet you've provided, it seems you're using Material-UI (MUI) with React Hook Form in a refine application. This is a common setup for forms in refine when using MUI. Let's break down what you're doing and how it relates to setting default values: 1. You're using the register function from React Hook Form to register the TextField component. This is correct and aligns with the recommended approach for using MUI with refine Material UI Introduction (https://refine.dev/docs/ui-integrations/material-ui/introduction/#forms). 2. To set default values for this field (and others in your form), you should use the defaultValues prop when initializing useModalForm or useForm (depending on which one you're using). Here's an example:

import { useModalForm } from "@refinedev/react-hook-form";

const {
  register,
  formState: { errors },
  // other properties
} = useModalForm({
  refineCoreProps: { action: "create" },
  defaultValues: {
    [name]: "default value", // Replace with your actual default value
    // Add other fields as needed
  },
});

import { useModalForm } from "@refinedev/react-hook-form";

const {
  register,
  formState: { errors },
  // other properties
} = useModalForm({
  refineCoreProps: { action: "create" },
  defaultValues: {
    [name]: "default value", // Replace with your actual default value
    // Add other fields as needed
  },
});

3. Make sure the name you're using in the register function matches exactly with the key you use in the defaultValues object. 4. If you're using useModalForm, remember to pass the saveButtonProps to your save button and handle the modal visibility using the modal object returned by useModalForm. If you've set up the defaultValues as described above and you're still not seeing the default values in your form fields, double-check that you're not overwriting the values somewhere else in your component. Also, ensure that the name prop in your TextField matches exactly with the key in your defaultValues object. If you continue to face issues, you might want to check if there are any specific constraints or behaviors in your particular setup that could be affecting the default values. In such a case, you may need to provide more context about your form setup and how you're using useModalForm or useForm. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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national-goldOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai how can i debug the values in register i think its not passing to the textfeild correctly

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- To debug the values in the register function and verify if they're being passed correctly to the TextField component, you can try the following approaches: 1. Use the watch function from React Hook Form:
The watch function allows you to observe specific form values. You can use it to log the current value of the field:

   const { register, watch } = useForm();
   
   // In your component
   console.log(watch("fieldName"));

   const { register, watch } = useForm();
   
   // In your component
   console.log(watch("fieldName"));

This will log the current value of the field every time it changes React Hook Form Validation Examples (https://refine.dev/blog/react-hook-form-validation-examples/#integrating-react-hook-forms). 2. Use the getValues function:
You can use getValues to get the current values of the form:

   const { register, getValues } = useForm();
   
   // In your component or in a useEffect
   console.log(getValues());

   const { register, getValues } = useForm();
   
   // In your component or in a useEffect
   console.log(getValues());

This will give you all the current form values React Hook Form Validation Examples (https://refine.dev/blog/react-hook-form-validation-examples/#integrating-react-hook-forms). 3. Check the formState:
The formState object contains information about the form's state, including the current values:

   const { register, formState } = useForm();
   
   console.log(formState);

   const { register, formState } = useForm();
   
   console.log(formState);

4. Use React DevTools:
You can use React DevTools to inspect the props being passed to the TextField component. This can help you verify if the register function is correctly spreading its properties onto the TextField. 5. Add a ref to your TextField:
You can add a ref to your TextField and log its value directly:

   const inputRef = React.useRef();
   
   <TextField
     {...register(name, {
       required: t("errors.required.field", {
         field: name,
       }),
     })}
     inputRef={inputRef}
     // ... other props
   />
   
   // In a useEffect or event handler
   console.log(inputRef.current.value);

   const inputRef = React.useRef();
   
   <TextField
     {...register(name, {
       required: t("errors.required.field", {
         field: name,
       }),
     })}
     inputRef={inputRef}
     // ... other props
   />
   
   // In a useEffect or event handler
   console.log(inputRef.current.value);

6. Check for race conditions:
There might be a race condition between setting default values and rendering the form. You can check if there's a loading state:

   const { defaultFormValuesLoading } = useModalForm({
     // ... other props
   });

   if (defaultFormValuesLoading) {
     return <div>Loading...</div>;
   }

   const { defaultFormValuesLoading } = useModalForm({
     // ... other props
   });

   if (defaultFormValuesLoading) {
     return <div>Loading...</div>;
   }

This ensures that the form is only rendered after the default values are loaded Ant Design useModalForm Return Values (https://refine.dev/docs/ui-integrations/ant-design/hooks/use-modal-form/#defaultformvaluesloading). Remember to remove or comment out these debugging steps before pushing to production. If you're still facing issues after trying these debugging techniques, it might be helpful to review your entire form setup or consider reaching out to the refine community for more specific assistance. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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national-goldOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai its not async they are just set

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- I understand that the default values you're trying to set are not asynchronous, but are simply set directly. In this case, let's focus on debugging the issue with synchronous default values. Given that you're using Material-UI (MUI) with refine and React Hook Form, here's how you can debug and potentially resolve the issue: 1. First, make sure you're setting the default values correctly when initializing your form:

const {
  register,
  formState: { errors },
  watch,
  getValues
} = useForm({
  defaultValues: {
    fieldName1: "default value 1",
    fieldName2: "default value 2",
    // ... other fields
  }
});

const {
  register,
  formState: { errors },
  watch,
  getValues
} = useForm({
  defaultValues: {
    fieldName1: "default value 1",
    fieldName2: "default value 2",
    // ... other fields
  }
});

2. To debug, you can use the watch function to observe the values of your fields:

console.log(watch()); // This will log all field values

console.log(watch()); // This will log all field values

Place this console.log statement in your component body or inside a useEffect hook to see the initial values and any changes React Hook Form Validation Examples (https://refine.dev/blog/react-hook-form-validation-examples/#integrating-react-hook-forms). 3. You can also use getValues() to check all form values at any point:

console.log(getValues());

console.log(getValues());

4. Make sure the name prop in your TextField matches exactly with the key in your defaultValues object:

<TextField
  {...register("fieldName1", {
    required: t("errors.required.field", {
      field: "fieldName1",
    }),
  })}
  // ... other props
/>

<TextField
  {...register("fieldName1", {
    required: t("errors.required.field", {
      field: "fieldName1",
    }),
  })}
  // ... other props
/>

5. If you're still not seeing the default values, try logging the props being passed to TextField:

<TextField
  {...register("fieldName1", {
    required: t("errors.required.field", {
      field: "fieldName1",
    }),
  })}
  {...(props => {
    console.log(props);
    return props;
  })()} // This immediately-invoked function will log all props
  // ... other props
/>

<TextField
  {...register("fieldName1", {
    required: t("errors.required.field", {
      field: "fieldName1",
    }),
  })}
  {...(props => {
    console.log(props);
    return props;
  })()} // This immediately-invoked function will log all props
  // ... other props
/>

This will help you verify if the value prop is being correctly passed to TextField. If after these steps you're still not seeing the default values in your form fields, there might be an issue with how the form is being initialized or how the TextField is handling the incoming props. In this case, you might want to consider simplifying your setup temporarily to isolate the issue, or reaching out to the refine community with a minimal reproducible example of your problem. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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national-goldOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai i was able to do it with defaultValues: { ["value"]: data},

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- I'm glad to hear you were able to set the default values successfully! Your solution of using defaultValues: { ["value"]: data } is indeed a valid approach in React Hook Form, which is used by refine for form management. This syntax is using a computed property name in the object literal, where "value" is the key and data is the value you want to set as default. It's equivalent to:

defaultValues: {
  value: data
}

defaultValues: {
  value: data
}

This approach works well when you want to dynamically set the key name, which in your case is "value". When using this with refine and Material-UI, it would typically look something like this:

const {
  register,
  formState: { errors },
  // other properties
} = useForm({
  defaultValues: { ["value"]: data },
});

const {
  register,
  formState: { errors },
  // other properties
} = useForm({
  defaultValues: { ["value"]: data },
});

Then in your TextField component:

<TextField
  {...register("value", {
    required: t("errors.required.field", {
      field: "value",
    }),
  })}
  // ... other props
/>

<TextField
  {...register("value", {
    required: t("errors.required.field", {
      field: "value",
    }),
  })}
  // ... other props
/>

This setup ensures that your TextField will have the default value set to data when the form is initialized. It's great that you found a solution that works for your specific use case. This approach is flexible and can be particularly useful when dealing with dynamic field names or when you're working with data that comes in a specific format. React Hook Form useForm (https://refine.dev/docs/packages/react-hook-form/use-form/#usage) provides more information on using defaultValues and other configuration options in refine. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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national-goldOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai defaultFormValuesLoading does not exist on useModalForm

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- I apologize for the confusion in my previous responses. You're correct that defaultFormValuesLoading is not a property of useModalForm in the current version of refine with MUI integration. This was an error on my part, mixing up different versions or integrations of refine. For the MUI integration with refine, which you're using, the useModalForm hook doesn't have a defaultFormValuesLoading property. This property is specific to other UI integrations like Ant Design. When using useModalForm with MUI in refine, you typically work with the following structure:

const {
  modal: { show, close, visible },
  register,
  handleSubmit,
  formState: { errors },
  // other properties
} = useModalForm();

const {
  modal: { show, close, visible },
  register,
  handleSubmit,
  formState: { errors },
  // other properties
} = useModalForm();

If you need to handle loading states, you would typically manage that yourself within your component logic. For setting default values, as you've already discovered, you can use:

const { ... } = useModalForm({
  defaultValues: { ["value"]: data },
  // other options
});

const { ... } = useModalForm({
  defaultValues: { ["value"]: data },
  // other options
});

This approach correctly sets the default values for your form fields. I apologize again for any confusion caused by my previous responses. Thank you for bringing this to my attention, as it helps ensure accurate information is provided about refine's MUI integration. Material UI useModalForm (https://refine.dev/docs/ui-integrations/material-ui/hooks/useModalForm/) ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

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national-goldOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai it does appear there is some racing when setting the default values though if the form is drawn before

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- You're right to notice that there might be some racing conditions when setting default values, especially if the form is rendered before the values are set. This is a known issue in form management, particularly when dealing with asynchronous data or rapid re-renders. In the context of refine and React Hook Form (which is used by refine's MUI integration), there are a few things to consider: 1. Race conditions: As you've observed, if the form is rendered before the default values are set, you might encounter issues where the fields don't show the expected default values. 2. Async default values: While you mentioned earlier that your default values are not async, it's worth noting that refine does support async default values, which can lead to race conditions if not handled properly. To address this issue, you have a few options: 1. Use a loading state: You can create your own loading state to ensure the form isn't rendered until the default values are ready:

   const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(true);
   
   useEffect(() => {
     // Set your default values here
     setIsLoading(false);
   }, []);

   if (isLoading) return <div>Loading...</div>;

   const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(true);
   
   useEffect(() => {
     // Set your default values here
     setIsLoading(false);
   }, []);

   if (isLoading) return <div>Loading...</div>;

2. Use React Hook Form's reset function: If you find that the default values are not being set properly, you can use the reset function to set the values after the form has been rendered:

   const { reset } = useModalForm({
     defaultValues: { ["value"]: data },
   });

   useEffect(() => {
     reset({ ["value"]: data });
   }, [data, reset]);

   const { reset } = useModalForm({
     defaultValues: { ["value"]: data },
   });

   useEffect(() => {
     reset({ ["value"]: data });
   }, [data, reset]);

3. Defer rendering: You could defer rendering the form fields until after the first render cycle:

   const [isReady, setIsReady] = useState(false);

   useEffect(() => {
     setIsReady(true);
   }, []);
return (
     <form>
       {isReady && (
         <TextField
           {...register("value")}
           // other props
         />
       )}
     </form>
   );

   const [isReady, setIsReady] = useState(false);

   useEffect(() => {
     setIsReady(true);
   }, []);
return (
     <form>
       {isReady && (
         <TextField
           {...register("value")}
           // other props
         />
       )}
     </form>
   );

These approaches can help mitigate the racing condition you're experiencing. The best solution will depend on your specific use case and the structure of your application. It's also worth noting that this kind of issue is not specific to refine, but rather a general challenge in React form management, especially when dealing with dynamic data or complex form structures. GitHub Issue #6182 (https://github.com/refinedev/refine/issues/6182) discusses a similar race condition issue with form values in refine, which might provide some additional context or potential solutions. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

kapa.ai•2mo ago

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national-goldOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai what about just checking modal visible

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- That's a great suggestion! Checking the modal's visibility state is indeed a simple and effective way to handle the rendering of your form and its default values. This approach can help mitigate the race condition you're experiencing. When using useModalForm in refine with MUI, you have access to the visible property from the modal object. You can use this to conditionally render your form content. Here's how you can implement this:

const {
  modal: { visible },
  register,
  formState: { errors },
  // other properties
} = useModalForm({
  defaultValues: { ["value"]: data },
});

return (
  <Modal open={visible} onClose={close}>
    {visible && (
      <form>
        <TextField
          {...register("value", {
            required: t("errors.required.field", {
              field: "value",
            }),
          })}
          // other props
        />
        {/* Other form fields */}
      </form>
    )}
  </Modal>
);

const {
  modal: { visible },
  register,
  formState: { errors },
  // other properties
} = useModalForm({
  defaultValues: { ["value"]: data },
});

return (
  <Modal open={visible} onClose={close}>
    {visible && (
      <form>
        <TextField
          {...register("value", {
            required: t("errors.required.field", {
              field: "value",
            }),
          })}
          // other props
        />
        {/* Other form fields */}
      </form>
    )}
  </Modal>
);

By wrapping your form content with {visible && (...)}, you ensure that the form fields are only rendered when the modal is actually visible. This approach has several benefits: 1. It prevents the form from being rendered before the modal is shown, giving time for the default values to be properly set. 2. It's a clean and straightforward solution that doesn't require additional state management. 3. It aligns well with the modal's lifecycle, ensuring that the form content is fresh each time the modal is opened. This method effectively addresses the race condition you were experiencing, as the form fields won't be rendered until the modal is visible and the default values have had time to be set properly. Material UI useModalForm (https://refine.dev/docs/ui-integrations/material-ui/hooks/useModalForm/) provides more information on using the visible property and other aspects of useModalForm in refine with MUI integration. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

kapa.ai•2mo ago

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national-goldOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai is there any risks doing this

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- Based on the context of our conversation about using the visible property from useModalForm to conditionally render form content in a modal, I can address the potential risks of this approach: 1. Performance: Generally, this approach is safe and doesn't pose significant risks. However, if your form is complex or contains many fields, repeatedly mounting and unmounting the entire form content when the modal opens and closes could potentially impact performance. In most cases, this shouldn't be a noticeable issue. 2. State preservation: If you're relying on any local state within the form component, it will be reset each time the modal is closed and reopened. This could be either a benefit (ensuring a fresh form each time) or a drawback (if you want to preserve partial edits), depending on your use case. 3. Side effects: If you have any side effects (like data fetching) tied to the form component's mounting, these will be triggered each time the modal is opened. Ensure these are handled appropriately. 4. Accessibility: Make sure that focus management is handled correctly when the modal opens and closes, especially if you're using custom form controls. 5. Delayed rendering: There might be a slight delay in rendering the form content when the modal opens, which could be noticeable if you have a slow connection or a complex form. These risks are generally minor and are often outweighed by the benefits of solving the race condition issue. The approach you're considering is a common and generally safe pattern in React development. If you're concerned about any of these potential issues, you could consider optimizing your form rendering using techniques like memoization or only conditionally rendering specific parts of the form that depend on the default values, rather than the entire form content. Material UI useModalForm (https://refine.dev/docs/ui-integrations/material-ui/hooks/useModalForm/) doesn't specifically mention any risks associated with this approach, suggesting that it's a valid and safe method within the refine ecosystem. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

kapa.ai•2mo ago

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national-goldOP•2mo ago

@kapa.ai how do i stop the form redirecting after update

kapa.ai•2mo ago

Let me check the knowledge base for you again. One moment! :books: ---------------------- To stop the form from redirecting after an update when using useModalForm in refine with MUI, you can use the redirect property in the refineCoreProps object. Here's how you can do it:

const {
  modal: { visible },
  register,
  formState: { errors },
  // other properties
} = useModalForm({
  refineCoreProps: {
    redirect: false,
  },
  // other options
});

const {
  modal: { visible },
  register,
  formState: { errors },
  // other properties
} = useModalForm({
  refineCoreProps: {
    redirect: false,
  },
  // other options
});

By setting redirect: false, you're telling refine not to perform any redirection after the form is submitted successfully React Hook Form useForm Properties (https://refine.dev/docs/packages/react-hook-form/use-form/#redirect-). This will prevent the default behavior of redirecting to the list page after a successful form submission. Instead, the form will stay on the current page after the update. If you want more control over the redirection behavior, you can also set redirect to other values: - "show": Redirects to the show page of the edited record - "edit": Keeps the user on the edit page - "list": Redirects to the list page (default behavior) - "create": Redirects to the create page For example:

useModalForm({
  refineCoreProps: {
    redirect: "edit", // This will keep the user on the edit page after submission
  },
  // other options
});

useModalForm({
  refineCoreProps: {
    redirect: "edit", // This will keep the user on the edit page after submission
  },
  // other options
});

By using this approach, you can control the post-submission behavior of your form to suit your specific needs. ---------------------- Note: you can ask me a follow up question by @ mentioning me again :speech_balloon: ----------------------

kapa.ai•2mo ago

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