Communications for DataField

According to the doc (and the forum), communication isn't available for DataFields, and configuration of datafields will be done via GarminConnect.

I'm just a bit concerned about the complexity of configurations that will be possible then.
I have a fairly complex DataField that requires a lot of configuration. More than just a couple of numbers.

So I'm wondering how much configuration will be possible from Garmin Connect. I'm afraid it would be not feasible to configure that field via GarminConnect. Can we have some info on that?
How will we define configuration options in GarminConnect?

The other option, is for me to transform it into a widget, but then of course it's slightly different: users cant put it on a datapage with other stuff.

travis.vitek over 10 years ago

I was under the impression that the configuration would be done from within Garmin Express, not Garmin Connect. Not that it makes a huge difference, but there is a distinction.

YOHCOP over 10 years ago

Hmm.. that's worse, since Garmin Express isn't available on mobile.
Well, then even more of a feature request: make Communications module available to DataFields!

travis.vitek over 10 years ago

Page 6 of the programmer's guide says that Widgets are added to the main page loop via Garmin Connect Mobile. That isn't definitive, but it seems that it would be odd for different configuration methods would be provided for each initially.

Former Member over 10 years ago

I'm away from the manual at the moment, and maybe I have misunderstood your question, but why not create an app that dynamically creates a data field?

Former Member over 10 years ago

Configuration of preferences will be done via Garmin Connect Mobile.

DataFields have to run alongside the native device data fields, and potentially other ConnectIQ data fields, and are much more limited in scope than Widgets and Apps. If your DataField is too complex to be configured with the preferences interface, you may need to consider implementing it as an App.

travis.vitek over 10 years ago

Unfortunately, without seeing the preferences interface it is hard to make a judgement as to whether or not its use would be too complex.