Foreign key ux mode annotation support

docs/user-docs/annotation.md

@@ -445,6 +445,7 @@ Supported display _option_ syntax:
 - `"column_order": false`: Sorting by this foreign key psuedo-column should not be offered.
 - `"show_foreign_key_link": true`: Override the inherited behavior of foreign key display and add a link to the referred row.
 - `"show_foreign_key_link": false`: Override the inherited behavior of foreign key display by not adding any the extra.
+- `"selector_ux_mode"`: The display mode for the recordedit input field when this foreign key relationship is part of the visible columns. Supported values are `"facet-search-popup"` and `"simple-search-dropdown"`, with `"facet-search-popup"` being the default. Currently only supported in `entry` contexts.
 
 Supported _columnorder_key_ syntax:
 
@@ -587,6 +588,7 @@ Supported JSON _option_ payload patterns:
     - The provided _pathsuffix_ MUST provide the appropriate projection-list to form a valid `/attribute/` API URI.
 	- The _pathsuffix_ MAY join additional tables to the path and MAY project from these tables as well as the table bound to the `S` table alias.
 	- The _pathsuffix_ SHOULD reset the path context to `$S` if it has joined other tables.
+- `"selector_ux_mode"`: The display mode for the recordedit input field when this table is part of a foreignkey relationship as the `outbound` table. Supported values are `"facet-search-popup"` and `"simple-search-dropdown"`, with `"facet-search-popup"` being the default. Currently only supported in `entry` contexts.
 
 It is not meaningful to use `page_markdown_pattern`, `row_markdown_pattern`, and `module` in for the same _context_. If they co-exist, the application will prefer `module` over `page_markdown_pattern` and `page_markdown_pattern` over `row_markdown_pattern`.
 
@@ -1290,6 +1292,7 @@ The following attributes can be used to manipulate the presentation settings of
       - `ulist` for unordered bullet list.
       - `csv` for comma-seperated values.
       - `raw` for space-seperated values.
+  - `"selector_ux_mode"`: The display mode for the recordedit input field when this column directive is a foreign key relationship. Supported values are `"facet-search-popup"` and `"simple-search-dropdown"`, with `"facet-search-popup"` being the default. Currently only supported in `entry` contexts.
 - `array_display`: This property is _deprecated_. It is the same as `array_ux_mode` that is defined above under `display` property.
 - `array_options`: Applicaple only to read-only non-filter context of `visible-columns` annotation. This property is meant to be an object of properties that control the display of `array` or `array_d` aggregate column. These options will only affect the display (and templating environment) and have no effect on the generated ERMrest query. The available options are:
     - `order`: An alternative sort method to apply when a client wants to semantically sort by key values. It follows the same syntax as `column_order`. In scalar array aggregate, you cannot sort based on other columns values, you can only sort based on the scalar value of the column.

docs/user-docs/column-directive.md

@@ -64,7 +64,8 @@ In this category, you use the [`source`](#source) property to define the data so
       "wait_for": <wait_for list>,
       "show_foreign_key_link": <boolean>,
       "show_key_link": <boolean>,
-      "array_ux_mode": <csv|ulist|olist|raw>
+      "array_ux_mode": <csv|ulist|olist|raw>,
+      "selector_ux_mode": <facet-search-popup|simple-search-dropdown>
   },
   "array_options": {
     "order": <change the default order>,
@@ -95,7 +96,8 @@ In this category, the [`sourcekey`](#sourcekey) proprety is used to refer to one
       "wait_for": <wait_for list>,
       "show_foreign_key_link": <boolean>,
       "show_key_link": <boolean>,
-      "array_ux_mode": <csv|ulist|olist|raw>
+      "array_ux_mode": <csv|ulist|olist|raw>,
+      "selector_ux_mode": <facet-search-popup|simple-search-dropdown>
   },
   "array_options":{
     "order": <change the default order>,
@@ -379,7 +381,8 @@ By using this attribute you can customize the presented value to the users. The
         "wait_for": <wait_for list>,
         "show_foreign_key_link": <boolean>,
         "show_key_link": <boolean>
-        "array_ux_mode": <csv|ulist|olist|raw>
+        "array_ux_mode": <csv|ulist|olist|raw>,
+        "selector_ux_mode": <facet-search-popup|simple-search-dropdown>
     }
 }
 ```
@@ -396,6 +399,10 @@ Used to signal Chaise that this column directive's `markdown_pattern` relies on
 
 While generating a default presentation for all outbound foreign key paths, ERMrestJS will display a link to the referred row. Using this attribute you can modify this behavior. If this attribute is missing, we are going to use the inherited behavior from the [foreign key](annotation.md#tag-2016-foreign-key) annotation defined on the last foreign key in the path. If that one is missing too, [display annotation](annotation.md#tag-2015-display) will be applied.
 
+##### selector_ux_mode
+
+While generating a default presentation in `entry` mode for single outbound foreign key paths, Chaise will show a modal popup dialog for selecting rows. Using this attribute, you can modify this behavior. If this attribute is missing, we are going to use the inherited behavior from the [foreign key](annotation.md#tag-2016-foreign-key) annotation defined on the foreign key relationship. If that one is missing too, [table display](annotation.md#tag-2016-table-display) annotation will be applied. Supported values are `"facet-search-popup"` and `"simple-search-dropdown"`, with `"facet-search-popup"` being the default. 
+
 ##### show_key_link
 
 While generating a default presentation for key column directives (self link), ERMrestJS will add a link to the referred row. Using this attribute you can modify this behavior. If this attribute is missing, we are going to use the inherited behavior from the [key display](annotation.md#tag-2017-key-display) annotation. If that one is missing too, [display annotation](annotation.md#tag-2015-display) will be applied.

js/column.js

@@ -2108,6 +2108,10 @@ Object.defineProperty(ForeignKeyPseudoColumn.prototype, "display", {
                     sourceDisplay.sourceMarkdownPattern = displ.markdown_pattern;
                     sourceDisplay.sourceTemplateEngine = displ.template_engine;
                 }
+
+                if (module._foreignKeyInputModes.indexOf(displ.selector_ux_mode) !== -1) {
+                    sourceDisplay.inputDisplayMode = displ.selector_ux_mode;
+                }
             }
 
             if (this.sourceObject && typeof this.sourceObject.hide_column_header === "boolean") {

js/core.js

@@ -4332,7 +4332,7 @@
 
         getDisplay: function(context) {
             if (!(context in this._display)) {
-                var self = this, annotation = -1, columnOrder = [], showFKLink = true;
+                var self = this, annotation = -1, columnOrder = [], showFKLink = true, inputDisplayMode = module._foreignKeyInputModes[0], toTableAnnotation = -1;
                 // NOTE: commenting out contextualized functionality since it isn't being supported just yet
                 // var fromComment = null, fromCommentDisplay = "tooltip", toComment = null, toCommentDisplay = "tooltip";
                 if (this.annotations.contains(module._annotations.FOREIGN_KEY)) {
@@ -4358,6 +4358,32 @@
                     }
                 }
 
+                /**
+                 * inputDisplayMode is set based on the following rules:
+                 *   1. defined on display property in visible-columns
+                 *   2. foreign key annotation
+                 *   3. table-display annotation when defined on the leaf table of the fkey relationship
+                 *   4. default value of 'popup'
+                 * 
+                 * supported _foreignKeyInputModes are ['facet-search-popup', 'simple-search-dropdown']
+                 */
+
+                // NOTE: this property is only used when the table is used as the leaf for a foreign key
+                // using index 0 ensures we only support this on single outbound foreign key relationships when table-display is on the leaf table
+                var fromCol = this.colset.columns[0];
+                var toCol = this.mapping.get(fromCol);
+                if (toCol.table.annotations.contains(module._annotations.TABLE_DISPLAY)) {
+                    toTableAnnotation = module._getRecursiveAnnotationValue(context, toCol.table.annotations.get(module._annotations.TABLE_DISPLAY).content);
+
+                    if (toTableAnnotation.selector_ux_mode && module._foreignKeyInputModes.indexOf(toTableAnnotation.selector_ux_mode) !== -1) {
+                        inputDisplayMode = toTableAnnotation.selector_ux_mode;
+                    }
+                }
+
+                if (annotation.selector_ux_mode && module._foreignKeyInputModes.indexOf(annotation.selector_ux_mode) !== -1) {
+                    inputDisplayMode = annotation.selector_ux_mode;
+                }
+
                 // fromComment = _processModelComment(annotation.from_comment);
                 // toComment = _processModelComment(annotation.to_comment);
                 // fromCommentDisplay = (annotation.from_comment && typeof annotation.from_comment_display === "string") ? annotation.from_comment_display : "tooltip";
@@ -4367,6 +4393,7 @@
                     "columnOrder": columnOrder,
                     // "fromComment": fromComment,
                     // "fromCommentDisplay": fromCommentDisplay,
+                    "inputDisplayMode": inputDisplayMode,
                     "showForeignKeyLink": showFKLink,
                     // "toComment": toComment,
                     // "toCommentDisplay": toCommentDisplay

js/utils/constants.js

@@ -172,6 +172,8 @@
         "json"
     ];
 
+    module._foreignKeyInputModes = ['facet-search-popup', 'simple-search-dropdown'];
+
     module._facetUXModes = Object.freeze({
         CHOICE: "choices",
         RANGE: "ranges",

test/specs/column/conf/pseudo_column_schema/data/outbound_3.json

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+[]

test/specs/column/conf/pseudo_column_schema/data/outbound_4.json

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+[]

test/specs/column/conf/pseudo_column_schema/schema.json

@@ -32,7 +32,16 @@
                         "schema_name": "pseudo_column_schema",
                         "table_name": "outbound_1",
                         "column_name": "id"
-                    }]
+                    }],
+                    "annotations": {
+                        "tag:isrd.isi.edu,2016:foreign-key": {
+                            "display": {
+                                "entry/edit": {
+                                    "selector_ux_mode": "facet-search-popup"
+                                }
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
                 }, {
                     "names": [["pseudo_column_schema", "main_fk2"]],
                     "foreign_key_columns": [{
@@ -45,6 +54,39 @@
                         "table_name": "outbound_2",
                         "column_name": "id"
                     }]
+                }, {
+                    "names": [["pseudo_column_schema", "main_fk3"]],
+                    "foreign_key_columns": [{
+                        "schema_name": "pseudo_column_schema",
+                        "table_name": "main",
+                        "column_name": "fk3"
+                    }],
+                    "referenced_columns": [{
+                        "schema_name": "pseudo_column_schema",
+                        "table_name": "outbound_3",
+                        "column_name": "id"
+                    }],
+                    "annotations": {
+                        "tag:isrd.isi.edu,2016:foreign-key": {
+                            "display": {
+                                "entry/edit": {
+                                    "selector_ux_mode": "simple-search-dropdown"
+                                }
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                }, {
+                    "names": [["pseudo_column_schema", "main_fk4"]],
+                    "foreign_key_columns": [{
+                        "schema_name": "pseudo_column_schema",
+                        "table_name": "main",
+                        "column_name": "fk4"
+                    }],
+                    "referenced_columns": [{
+                        "schema_name": "pseudo_column_schema",
+                        "table_name": "outbound_4",
+                        "column_name": "id"
+                    }]
                 }
             ],
             "column_definitions": [
@@ -90,6 +132,18 @@
                         "typename": "text"
                     }
                 },
+                {
+                    "name": "fk3",
+                    "type": {
+                        "typename": "text"
+                    }
+                },
+                {
+                    "name": "fk4",
+                    "type": {
+                        "typename": "text"
+                    }
+                },
                 {
                     "name": "asset",
                     "type": {
@@ -272,7 +326,33 @@
                             "aggregate": "array"
                         }
                     ],
-                    "entry": "detailed",
+                    "entry/create": "detailed",
+                    "entry/edit": [
+                        "main_table_id_col",
+                        {
+                            "source": [{"outbound": ["pseudo_column_schema", "main_fk2"]}, "id"], 
+                            "markdown_name": "main fk2 dropdown", 
+                            "comment": "main fk2 cm dropdown display"
+                        },
+                        {
+                            "source": [{"outbound": ["pseudo_column_schema", "main_fk1"]}, "id"], 
+                            "markdown_name": "main fk dropdown", 
+                            "comment": "main fk cm dropdown display"
+                        },
+                        {
+                            "source": [{"outbound": ["pseudo_column_schema", "main_fk3"]}, "id"], 
+                            "markdown_name": "main fk3 popup", 
+                            "comment": "main fk3 cm override popup display",
+                            "display": {
+                                "selector_ux_mode": "facet-search-popup"
+                            }
+                        },
+                        {
+                            "source": [{"outbound": ["pseudo_column_schema", "main_fk4"]}, "id"], 
+                            "markdown_name": "main fk4 popup", 
+                            "comment": "main fk4 cm default popup display"
+                        }
+                    ],
                     "compact/select": [
                         "col",
                         "main_table_id_col",
@@ -548,7 +628,10 @@
                 "tag:isrd.isi.edu,2016:table-display": {
                     "*" : {
                         "row_order": [{"column":"col", "descending":false}]
-                    }
+                    },
+                    "entry/edit": {
+                        "selector_ux_mode": "simple-search-dropdown"
+                    }       
                 }
             }
         },
@@ -1004,7 +1087,52 @@
                     "name": "fk",
                     "type": {"typename": "text"}
                 }
-            ]
+            ],
+            "annotations": {
+                "tag:isrd.isi.edu,2016:table-display": {
+                    "entry/edit": {
+                        "selector_ux_mode": "simple-search-dropdown"
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        },
+        "outbound_3": {
+            "kind": "table",
+            "table_name": "outbound_3",
+            "schema_name": "pseudo_column_schema",
+            "keys": [{"unique_columns": ["id"]}],
+            "foreign_keys": [],
+            "column_definitions": [
+                {
+                    "name": "id",
+                    "nullok": false,
+                    "type": {"typename": "text"}
+                },
+                {
+                    "name": "col",
+                    "type": {"typename": "text"}
+                }
+            ],
+            "annotations": {}
+        },
+        "outbound_4": {
+            "kind": "table",
+            "table_name": "outbound_4",
+            "schema_name": "pseudo_column_schema",
+            "keys": [{"unique_columns": ["id"]}],
+            "foreign_keys": [],
+            "column_definitions": [
+                {
+                    "name": "id",
+                    "nullok": false,
+                    "type": {"typename": "text"}
+                },
+                {
+                    "name": "col",
+                    "type": {"typename": "text"}
+                }
+            ],
+            "annotations": {}
         },
         "outbound_2_outbound_2": {
             "comment": "outbound_2_outbound_2 comment",

test/specs/column/tests/03.pseudo_column.js

@@ -161,7 +161,8 @@ exports.execute = function (options) {
                 mainRef = response;
                 mainRefDetailed = response.contextualize.detailed;
                 detailedCols = mainRefDetailed.columns;
-                mainRefEntry = response.contextualize.entry;
+                mainRefEntry = response.contextualize.entryCreate;
+                mainRefEntryEdit = response.contextualize.entryEdit;
                 mainRefCompactEntry = response.contextualize.compactEntry;
                 return options.ermRest.resolve(invalidEntityUri, {cid: "test"});
             }).then(function (response) {
@@ -746,6 +747,33 @@ exports.execute = function (options) {
                 });
 
                 // the rest of tests are in 02.referenced_column.js
+            });
+
+            describe(".inputDisplayMode", function () {
+                var entryCols;
+                beforeAll(function () {
+                    entryCols = mainRefEntryEdit.columns;
+                });
+
+                it('should return the `selector_ux_mode` defined on the table-display annotation', function () {
+                    // table-display on outbound_2 says 'simple-search-dropdown' that overrides default ('facet-search-popup')
+                    expect(entryCols[1].display.inputDisplayMode).toBe('simple-search-dropdown', "missmatch for index=2");
+                });
+
+                it('should return the `selector_ux_mode` defined on the foreign-key annotation', function () {
+                    // foreign-key on ["pseudo_column_schema", "main_fk1"] says 'facet-search-popup' that overrides table-display 'simple-search-dropdown'
+                    expect(entryCols[2].display.inputDisplayMode).toBe('facet-search-popup', "missmatch for index=2");
+                });
+
+                it ("should return the `selector_ux_mode` defined on the source and ignore the foreign-key", function () {
+                    // source says 'facet-search-popup'that overrides foreign-key on ["pseudo_column_schema", "main_fk3"] 'simple-search-dropdown'
+                    expect(entryCols[3].display.inputDisplayMode).toBe('facet-search-popup', "missmatch for index=1");
+                });
+
+                it ("should return the default value when no `selector_ux_mode` is defined", function () {
+                    // foreign-key ["pseudo_column_schema", "main_fk4"] uses default value
+                    expect(entryCols[4].display.inputDisplayMode).toBe('facet-search-popup', "missmatch for index=1");
+                });
             })
 
             describe(".table, ", function () {