ZQ RTE: Help with auto updating when auto-binding is set to true

[dan6]

Is there a way to have the ZQ RTE auto update as a user types? Without having to click away from the text to trigger the auto-binding update?

I am using the ZQ RTE in a collaborative environment where other users that are logged in to the system can witness notes being updated in real (or near real) time.

Thank you!

[mina.rotari]

Hi @dan6 ,

Great question! Right now, the ZQ RTE (Advanced Rich Text Editor) updates its bound value only when the user clicks away from the editor. This is a behavior inherited from Quill.js, the underlying library. Unfortunately, there’s no built-in way to trigger auto-binding updates as the user types.

Possible Workarounds

Use a Workflow to Detect Changes

• Instead of relying on auto-binding, set up a workflow that runs every X seconds (e.g., every 1 second) to save the editor’s content.
• Use the “Do every X seconds” workflow action to store the latest value in the database.

Use the “Text Change” Event (if needed for triggers)

• Although ZQ RTE doesn’t support real-time auto-binding, you can use the “When input’s value is changed” event to detect changes and trigger a database update.
• Keep in mind this may not fire on every keystroke due to how Bubble handles input changes.

Consider Using an External WebSocket-Based Solution for Live Updates

• Since this is for a collaborative environment, you may need WebSockets or a real-time database (like Firebase or Bubble’s Data API with fast updates) to sync changes instantly across users.

Looking forward to your reply

Best Regards,
Support Team
Browse all Zeroqode Plugins for Bubble

[dan6]

Thanks for the helpful information and the quick response @mina.rotari! Your excellent support is why I choose Zeroqode plugins (over any of the others) first. I will take the information you’ve provided and see what the best solution will be for our needs.

p.s. The Possible Workarounds section is super appreciated!

Cheers!
Dan