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Group Members

Overview

CometChatGroupMembers is a versatile Widget designed to showcase all users who are either added to or invited to a group, thereby enabling them to participate in group discussions, access shared content, and engage in collaborative activities. CometChatGroupMembers have the capability to communicate in real-time through messaging, voice and video calls, and various other interactions. Additionally, they can interact with each other, share files, and join calls based on the permissions established by the group administrator or owner.

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The CometChatGroupMembers widget is composed of the following BaseWidgets:

WidgetsDescription
CometChatListBaseCometChatListBase serves as a container widget equipped with a title (navigationBar), search functionality (search-bar), background settings, and a container for embedding a list widget.
CometChatListItemThis widget renders information extracted from a User object onto a tile, featuring a title, subtitle, leading widget, and trailing widget. experience, facilitating seamless navigation and interaction within the widget.

Usage

Integration

CometChatGroupMembers , as a Composite Widget, offers flexible integration options, allowing it to be launched directly via button clicks or any user-triggered action.

You can launch CometChatGroupMembers directly using Navigator.push , or you can define it as a widget within the build method of your State class.

1. Using Navigator to Launch CometChatGroupMembers
Navigator.push(context, MaterialPageRoute(builder: (context) => CometChatGroupMembers(group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: "")))); // A group object is required to launch this widget.
2. Embedding CometChatGroupMembers as a Widget in the build Method
import 'package:cometchat_chat_uikit/cometchat_chat_uikit.dart';
import 'package:flutter/material.dart';

class GroupMembers extends StatefulWidget {
const GroupMembers({super.key});


State<GroupMembers> createState() => _GroupMembersState();
}

class _GroupMembersState extends State<GroupMembers> {

Widget build(BuildContext context) {
return Scaffold(
body: SafeArea(
child: CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""),
) // A group object is required to launch this widget.
)
);
}
}

Actions

Actions dictate how a widget functions. They are divided into two types: Predefined and User-defined. You can override either type, allowing you to tailor the behavior of the widget to fit your specific needs.

1. onItemTap

This method proves valuable when users seek to override onItemClick functionality within CometChatGroupMembers , empowering them with greater control and customization options.

The onItemTap action doesn't have a predefined behavior. You can override this action using the following code snippet.

CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
onItemTap: (groupMember) {
// TODO("Not yet implemented")
},
)

2. onItemLongPress

This method becomes invaluable when users seek to override long-click functionality within CometChatGroupMembers , offering them enhanced control and flexibility in their interactions.

The onItemLongPress action doesn't have a predefined behavior. You can override this action using the following code snippet.

CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
onItemLongPress: (groupMember) {
// TODO("Not yet implemented")
},
)

3. onBack

Enhance your application's functionality by leveraging the onBack feature. This capability allows you to customize the behavior associated with navigating back within your app. Utilize the provided code snippet to override default behaviors and tailor the user experience according to your specific requirements.

CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
onBack: () {
// TODO("Not yet implemented")
},
)

4. onError

You can customize this behavior by using the provided code snippet to override the onError and improve error handling.

CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
onError: (e) {
// TODO("Not yet implemented")
},
)

5. onSelection

When the onSelection event is triggered, it furnishes the list of selected members. This event can be invoked by any button or action within the interface. You have the flexibility to implement custom actions or behaviors based on the selected members.

This action does not come with any predefined behavior. However, you have the flexibility to override this event and tailor it to suit your needs using the following code snippet.

CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
selectionMode: SelectionMode.multiple,
activateSelection: ActivateSelection.onClick,
onSelection: (groupMembersList) {
// TODO("Not yet implemented")
},
)

Filters

Filters allow you to customize the data displayed in a list within a Widget . You can filter the list based on your specific criteria, allowing for a more customized. Filters can be applied using RequestBuilders of Chat SDK.

1. GroupMembersRequestBuilder
PropertyDescriptionCode
GUIDGroup ID for the group whose members are to be fetched.guid: String
LimitNumber of results to limit the query.limit: int?
Search KeywordKeyword for searching members within the group.searchKeyword: String?
ScopesList of scopes for filtering members (e.g., moderators).scopes: List<String>?

Example

In the example below, we are applying a filter to the Group List based on limit and scope.

CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
groupMembersRequestBuilder: GroupMembersRequestBuilder("")
..limit = 10
)
2. GroupMembersProtocol

The GroupMembersProtocol uses GroupsRequestBuilder enables you to filter and customize the search list based on available parameters in GroupsRequestBuilder.

This feature allows you to keep uniformity between the displayed Group Members List and Searched Group Members List.

Here is the complete example for reference:

Example

custom_protocol_builder.dart
import 'package:cometchat_chat_uikit/cometchat_chat_uikit.dart'; 

class CustomProtocolBuilder extends GroupMembersBuilderProtocol {
const CustomProtocolBuilder(super.builder);


GroupMembersRequest getRequest() {
return requestBuilder.build();
}


GroupMembersRequest getSearchRequest(String val) {
requestBuilder.searchKeyword = val;
return requestBuilder.build();
}
}
main.dart
CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
groupMembersProtocol: CustomProtocolBuilder(GroupMembersRequestBuilder("")..searchKeyword = "searchKeyword"),
)

Events

Events are emitted by a Widget . By using event you can extend existing functionality. Being global events, they can be applied in Multiple Locations and are capable of being Added or Removed.

Events emitted by the Join Group widget is as follows.

EventDescription
ccGroupMemberBannedTriggers when the group member banned from the group successfully
ccGroupMemberKickedTriggers when the group member kicked from the group successfully
ccGroupMemberScopeChangedTriggers when the group member scope is changed in the group

Example

your_screen.dart
import 'package:cometchat_chat_uikit/cometchat_chat_uikit.dart'; 
import 'package:cometchat_sdk/models/action.dart' as cc;
import 'package:flutter/material.dart';

class YourScreen extends StatefulWidget {
const YourScreen({super.key});


State<YourScreen> createState() => _YourScreenState();
}

class _YourScreenState extends State<YourScreen> with CometChatGroupEventListener {


void initState() {
super.initState();
CometChatGroupEvents.addGroupsListener("listenerId", this); // Add the listener
}


void dispose(){
super.dispose();
CometChatGroupEvents.removeGroupsListener("listenerId"); // Remove the listener
}


void ccGroupMemberScopeChanged(cc.Action message, User updatedUser, String scopeChangedTo, String scopeChangedFrom, Group group) {
// TODO("Not yet implemented")
}


void ccGroupMemberBanned(cc.Action message, User bannedUser, User bannedBy, Group bannedFrom) {
// TODO("Not yet implemented")
}


void ccGroupMemberKicked(cc.Action message, User kickedUser, User kickedBy, Group kickedFrom) {
// TODO("Not yet implemented")
}


Widget build(BuildContext context) {
return const Placeholder();
}

}

Customization

To fit your app's design requirements, you can customize the appearance of the Groups widget. We provide exposed methods that allow you to modify the experience and behavior according to your specific needs.

Style

Using Style you can customize the look and feel of the widget in your app, These parameters typically control elements such as the color, size, shape, and fonts used within the widget.

1. GroupMembers Style

You can set the GroupMembersStyle to the CometChatGroupMembers Widget to customize the styling.

CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
groupMemberStyle: GroupMembersStyle(
background: Color(0xFFE4EBF5),
titleStyle: TextStyle(color: Colors.red),
backIconTint: Colors.red
),
)
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List of properties exposed by GroupMemberStyle

PropertyDescriptionCode
BackgroundInherits from BaseStyles . Sets the background color or image of the widget.background: Color? (inherited from BaseStyles )
BorderInherits from BaseStyles . Sets the border of the widget.border: Border? (inherited from BaseStyles )
Border RadiusInherits from BaseStyles . Sets the border radius of the widget.borderRadius: BorderRadius? (inherited from BaseStyles )
Empty Text StyleStyle for the text displayed when the member list is empty.emptyTextStyle: TextStyle?
Error Text StyleStyle for the text displayed when an error occurs.errorTextStyle: TextStyle?
GradientInherits from BaseStyles . Sets a gradient for the background of the widget.gradient: Gradient? (inherited from BaseStyles )
HeightInherits from BaseStyles . Sets the height of the widget.height: double? (inherited from BaseStyles )
List PaddingPadding applied to the list of group members.listPadding: EdgeInsets?
Loading Icon TintTint color for the loading indicator icon.loadingIconTint: Color?
Member Scope Text StyleStyle applied to the text displaying the member's scope (e.g., moderator).memberScopeTextStyle: TextStyle?
Online Status ColorColor for the online status indicator of group members.onlineStatusColor: Color?
Search BackgroundBackground color for the search bar.searchBackground: Color?
Search Border ColorColor for the border of the search bar.searchBorderColor: Color?
Search Border RadiusBorder radius applied to the search bar.searchBorderRadius: BorderRadius?
Search Icon TintTint color for the search icon.searchIconTint: Color?
Search Placeholder StyleStyle applied to the placeholder text within the search bar.searchPlaceholderStyle: TextStyle?
Search Text StyleStyle applied to the text entered in the search bar.searchTextStyle: TextStyle?
Separator ColorColor for the separator between group members in the list.separatorColor: Color?
Title StyleStyle applied to the title text displayed at the top of the widget.titleStyle: TextStyle?
WidthInherits from BaseStyles . Sets the width of the widget.width: double? (inherited from BaseStyles )

2. Avatar Style

To apply customized styles to the Avatar widget in the CometChatGroupMembers Widget, you can use the following code snippet. For further insights on Avatar Styles refer

CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
avatarStyle: AvatarStyle(
border: Border.all(width: 5),
borderRadius: 20,
background: Colors.red
),
)

3. StatusIndicator Style

To apply customized styles to the Status Indicator widget in the CometChatGroupMembers Widget, You can use the following code snippet. For further insights on Status Indicator Styles refer

CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
statusIndicatorStyle: StatusIndicatorStyle(
borderRadius: 10,
gradient: LinearGradient(colors: [Colors.red, Colors.orange], begin: Alignment.topLeft, end: Alignment.bottomRight)
),
)

4. ListItem Style

To apply customized styles to the List Item widget in the CometChatGroupMembers Widget, you can use the following code snippet. For further insights on List Item Styles refer

CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
hideSeparator: true,
listItemStyle: ListItemStyle(
background: Color(0xFFE4EBF5),
borderRadius: 20,
border: Border.all(width: 2),
margin: EdgeInsets.only(top: 10),
padding: EdgeInsets.only(left: 10)
),
)

Functionality

These are a set of small functional customizations that allow you to fine-tune the overall experience of the widget. With these, you can change text, set custom icons, and toggle the visibility of UI elements.

CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
title: "Your Title",
hideSeparator: true,
hideSearch: true,
showBackButton: false
)
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List of properties exposed by CometChatGroupMembers

PropertyDescriptionCode
Back ButtonA custom widget to replace the default back button.backButton: Widget?
Hide SearchHides the search bar for filtering group members (default: false).hideSearch: bool (default: false)
Hide SeparatorHides the separator between group members in the list.hideSeparator: bool
Search Box IconA custom icon to display in the search bar.searchBoxIcon: Widget?
Search PlaceholderText displayed as a placeholder in the search bar.searchPlaceholder: String?
Selection ModeMode for selecting group members (e.g., single, multiple).selectionMode: CometChatSelectionMode?
Show Back ButtonA boolean value indicating whether to show the back button (default: true).showBackButton: bool (default: true)
Empty State TextText displayed when the group member list is empty.emptyStateText: String?
Error State TextText displayed when an error occurs while fetching group members.errorStateText: String?
Hide ErrorHides the error state view when an error occurs.hideError: bool
TitleTitle displayed at the top of the widget.title: String?
Disable Users PresenceA boolean value indicating whether to disable displaying the presence of group members (default: false).disableUsersPresence: bool (default: false)
Select IconA custom icon to display for the selection mode.this.selectIcon: Widget?
Submit IconA custom icon to display for the submit button.this.submitIcon: Widget?

Advanced

For advanced-level customization, you can set custom widgets to the widget. This lets you tailor each aspect of the widget to fit your exact needs and application aesthetics. You can create and define your own widgets and then incorporate those into the widget.

The CometChatGroupMembers widget does not provide additional functionalities beyond this level of customization.

ListItemView

With this function, you can assign a custom ListItem to the CometChatGroupMembers Widget.

widget
CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
listItemView: (groupMember) {
return Placeholder(); // Replace this placeholder with your custom widget.
},
)

Here is the complete example for reference:

Example

You can indeed create a custom widget named custom_list_item.dart for more complex or unique list items.

custom_list_item.dart
import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:intl/intl.dart';
import '../helper/utils/custom_colors.dart';

class CustomListItems extends StatelessWidget {
final String name;
final DateTime? lastMessageTime;
final String? avatarUrl;

const CustomListItems({
super.key,
required this.name,
this.lastMessageTime,
this.avatarUrl,
});

String formatDateTime(DateTime dateTime) {
final now = DateTime.now();
final difference = now.difference(dateTime);

if (difference.inDays == 0) {
return DateFormat('HH:mm').format(dateTime);
} else if (difference.inDays == 1) {
return 'Yesterday';
} else {
return DateFormat('yyyy-MM-dd').format(dateTime);
}
}


Widget build(BuildContext context) {
return Container(
margin: const EdgeInsets.only(top: 5, bottom: 5),
padding: const EdgeInsets.all(8.0),
decoration: BoxDecoration(
border: Border.all(color: Color(0xFF6851D6), width: 1), // Example border color
borderRadius: BorderRadius.circular(8.0),
color: Color(0xFFEEEEEE)
),
child: Row(
crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.center,
children: [
Expanded(
child: Column(
crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
children: [
Text(
name,
style: const TextStyle(
fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,
),
),
lastMessageTime == null ? Container() : Text(formatDateTime(lastMessageTime!)),
],
),
),
const SizedBox(width: 8.0),
if (avatarUrl != null)
ClipOval(
child: Image.network(
avatarUrl!,
width: 40.0,
height: 40.0,
fit: BoxFit.cover,
errorBuilder: (context, error, stackTrace) {
return const Icon(
Icons.person,
size: 40.0,
);
},
),
)
else
const Icon(
Icons.person,
size: 40.0,
),
],
),
);
}
}
main.dart
CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
listItemView: (groupMember) {
return CustomListItems(
name: groupMember.name,
avatarUrl: groupMember.avatar,
); // Replaced Placeholder with CustomListItems widget.
},
)
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SubtitleView

You can customize the subtitle view for each item to meet your specific preferences and needs.

widget
CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
subtitleView: (context, groupMember) {
return Placeholder(); // Replace this placeholder with your custom widget.
},
)

Here is the complete example for reference:

Example

main.dart
CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
subtitleView: (context, groupMember) {
return const Row(
children: [
Icon(Icons.call, color: Color(0xFF6851D6), size: 25,),
SizedBox(width: 10),
Icon(Icons.video_call, color: Color(0xFF6851D6), size: 25,),
],
); // Replaced the placeholder with a custom widget.
},
)
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AppBarOptions

You can set the Custom appBarOptions to the CometChatGroupMembers widget.

widget
CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
appBarOptions: [
Placeholder(),
Placeholder(),
Placeholder()
] // Replace this list of placeholder widgets with your list of custom widgets.
)

Here is the complete example for reference:

Example

CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
appBarOptions: [
InkWell(
onTap: () {
// TODO("Not yet implemented")
},
child: const Icon(Icons.ac_unit, color: Color(0xFF6851D6)),
),
const SizedBox(width: 10)
], // Replaced the list of placeholder widgets with a list of custom widgets.
)
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TailView

Used to generate a custom trailing widget for the CometChatGroupMembers widget. You can add a Tail widget using the following method.

widget
CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
tailView: (context, groupMembers) {
return Placeholder(); // Replace this placeholder with your custom widget.
},
)

Here is the complete example for reference:

Example

main.dart
CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
tailView: (context, groupMembers) {
return Container(
width: MediaQuery.of(context).size.width/6,
child: const Row(
children: [
Icon(Icons.call, color: Color(0xFF6851D6), size: 25,),
SizedBox(width: 10),
Icon(Icons.video_call, color: Color(0xFF6851D6), size: 25,),
],
),
); // Replaced the placeholder with a custom widget.
},
)
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LoadingStateView

You can set a custom loader widget using loadingStateView to match the loading UI of your app.

widget
CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
loadingStateView: (context) {
return Placeholder(); // Replace this placeholder with your custom widget.
},
)

Here is the complete example for reference:

Example

main.dart
CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
loadingStateView: (context) {
return Container(
width: MediaQuery.of(context).size.width,
child: Center(
child: CircularProgressIndicator()
),
); // Replaced the placeholder with a custom widget.
},
)
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EmptyStateView

You can set a custom EmptyStateView using emptyStateView to match the error UI of your app.

widget
CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
emptyStateView: (context) {
return Placeholder(); // Replace this placeholder with your custom widget.
},
)

Here is the complete example for reference:

Example

main.dart
CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
emptyStateView: (context) {
return Container(
width: MediaQuery.of(context).size.width,
child: Center(
child: const Column(
crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.center,
mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
children: [
Spacer(),
Icon(Icons.sms_failed_outlined, color: Colors.red, size: 100,),
SizedBox(height: 20,),
Text("Your Custom Message"),
Spacer(),
],
)
),
); // Replaced the placeholder with a custom widget.
},
)
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ErrorStateView

You can set a custom ErrorStateView using errorStateView to match the error UI of your app.

widget
CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
errorStateView: (context) {
return Placeholder(); // Replace this placeholder with your custom widget.
},
)

Here is the complete example for reference:

Example

main.dart
CometChatGroupMembers(
group: Group(guid: "", name: "", type: ""), // A group object is required to launch this widget.
errorStateView: (context) {
return Container(
width: MediaQuery.of(context).size.width,
child: Center(
child: const Column(
crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.center,
mainAxisAlignment: MainAxisAlignment.center,
children: [
Spacer(),
Icon(Icons.error_outline, color: Colors.red, size: 100,),
SizedBox(height: 20,),
Text("Your Custom Error Message"),
Spacer(),
],
),
),
); // Replaced the placeholder with a custom widget.
},
)
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