Introduction

The autofocus feature for text widgets is not activated when the application is accessed on mobile devices. This is the standard behavior in Mendix applications, as they operate differently on mobile platforms compared to desktops.

Environment/Prerequisites

• Progressive Web App (PWA)
• Native Mobile
• Android
• iOS

Instructions/Procedure

To address the situation described, please follow the steps outlined below to establish a workaround.

1. Install the Mendix Web Actions module:

   • Web Actions documentation

   • Web Actions Marketplace

2. Create a Nanoflow to open the desired page

3. Add the Create Variable activity of data type String

4. Insert .mx-name- in the Value space. It should be .mx-name- followed by the name of the input element that needs to be autofocused

5. Add the activity Set Focus at the end of the Nanoflow flow

The Nanoflow should look like the image below:

Outcome

The text input field should automatically gain focus when the application is launched on a mobile device.