Card Component Popup Action
Card Components: Open Details in Popup
Released: September 30, 2025 (announced) / December 3, 2025 (live)
What's New
Card Components can now open another page when clicked, and display card actions in detail modals using selected fields with matching filter conditions.
Open Card as Popup
Cards can trigger popups when clicked:
- Click a card to open a popup with additional details
- Display another page in a modal overlay
- Show record details without leaving the current view
- Customizable popup content
Card Action Opening Details Modal
Card actions can open detailed information in modals:
- Use selected fields to populate modal content
- Apply matching filter conditions
- Show contextual information based on the card
- Interactive details without navigation
Common Use Cases
Dashboard Quick View
Display key metrics in cards, click to see detailed breakdown in popup:
- Sales dashboard: Click "Total Sales" card to see sales breakdown
- Project dashboard: Click project card to view tasks and progress
- Customer overview: Click customer card to see contact details and history
Product Catalog
- Display products as cards
- Click card to open product details in popup
- Show full description, images, specifications
- Add to cart without leaving catalog view
Team Directory
- Show team members as cards
- Click to view full profile in modal
- Display contact info, bio, current projects
- Send message without page navigation
Enhanced Card Capabilities (2025)
Throughout 2025, card components received multiple enhancements:
Multiple Values Support (November 2025)
- Display multiple values on cards for richer detail
- Show more information per card
- Better data density
Secondary Comparison Values (November 2025)
- Add secondary values for comparison
- Show trend lines to display changes over time
- Visualize growth or decline
- Period-over-period comparisons
Configuration Options
- Popup Page: Select which page opens in the popup
- Field Selection: Choose which fields populate the modal
- Filter Conditions: Apply filters to modal content
- Popup Size: Control modal dimensions
- Trigger Action: Define what happens on click
Pro Tip
Use popups for frequently accessed details to keep users engaged without navigation. This is especially effective for dashboards where users need to "drill down" into specific metrics.
User Experience Benefits
- No Page Refresh: View details without leaving context
- Faster Interaction: Quick access to additional information
- Preserved State: Main page state remains when modal closes
- Better Navigation: Reduced navigation complexity
- Mobile Friendly: Works well on all device sizes
Source: Tuesdays with Tadabase - September 30, 2025, November 5, 2025, December 3, 2025
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