built in Widgets not configurable

widget's props are protected and there is no way to configure it

    protected static bool $isLazy = true;

    protected static ?int $sort = null;

    protected static bool $isLazy = true;

    protected static ?int $sort = null;

of course we can just extend it, but if there is an api like configureUsing it will be helpful and benefits plugins developer to provide customization

Solution:

to override widgets, you extend the class, make modifications, and register the new one

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10 Replies

awcodes•12mo ago

I agree with what you are saying, but since widgets are livewire components they can’t be instantiated and therefore can’t be configured like a class can.

wyChoong•12mo ago

I’m not getting livewire component can’t configure

awcodes•12mo ago

You can't call say ProductWidget::make(), it's not possible with a livewire component.

wyChoong•12mo ago

Yeah understandable but I’m thinking of this way https://github.com/filamentphp/filament/blob/3.x/packages/support/src/Concerns/Configurable.php

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wyChoong•12mo ago

It’s for blade component which is normal class, but this approach can’t apply to livewire?

awcodes•12mo ago

I still don't think that would work. I'm interested if you can think of a way to do it though.

wyChoong•12mo ago

i copied the code from the Configurable trait and made some modifications

// Widget.php
    public function render(): View
    {
        $this->configure();

        return view(static::$view, $this->getViewData());
    }

// service provider
        AccountWidget::configureUsing(function ($widget) {
            $widget->columnSpan = 4;
            // $widget::$isLazy = false;
        });

// Widget.php
    public function render(): View
    {
        $this->configure();

        return view(static::$view, $this->getViewData());
    }

// service provider
        AccountWidget::configureUsing(function ($widget) {
            $widget->columnSpan = 4;
            // $widget::$isLazy = false;
        });

some things to note - can't access protected properties - lazy props is too late to override with this approach, unless livewire provide a class property or method instead of just blade properties hey @Dan Harrin sorry for tagging you. but just want to highlight this idea if its something you would consider or already did, since if to make it work it would be breaking changes (protected -> public props) after v3 release

Dan Harrin•12mo ago

no, i dont think i would consider this, sorry its too hacky with Livewire interals IMO

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Dan Harrin•12mo ago

to override widgets, you extend the class, make modifications, and register the new one

wyChoong•12mo ago

ok sure

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built in Widgets not configurable