Preventing Recalling and Resetting Hints

Oct 13, 2025 by wbrum.org 85 views

The Problem: Hidden Features and User Experience

When developing an application, it's common to include various features that enhance the user experience. However, these features might be hidden from users, either intentionally or unintentionally, which can lead to a lack of engagement and a poor user experience. This is where feature tour comes in – a solution to introduce users to these hidden features and make the most out of your application.

The Solution: Using Features Tour to Highlight Hidden Features

To address this issue, we can utilize the Features Tour package from the Flutter ecosystem. This package provides a simple and effective way to introduce users to hidden features in your application. In this article, we will explore how to use the Features Tour package to highlight two specific features in your application.

Feature 1: Long Press to Edit/Delete Entry

The first feature we want to highlight is the long press to edit/delete entry in the weight list. This feature is essential for users who want to manage their weight entries efficiently. However, it might be unclear to new users how to access this feature. By using the Features Tour package, we can introduce this feature to users in a non-intrusive way.

import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:features_tour/features_tour.dart';

class WeightListScreen extends StatefulWidget {
  @override
  _WeightListScreenState createState() => _WeightListScreenState();
}

class _WeightListScreenState extends State<WeightListScreen> {
  bool _showLongPressHint = false;

  @override
  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
    return Scaffold(
      appBar: AppBar(
        title: Text('Weight List'),
      ),
      body: ListView.builder(
        itemCount: 10,
        itemBuilder: (context, index) {
          return ListTile(
            title: Text('Weight Entry $index'),
            trailing: IconButton(
              icon: Icon(Icons.edit),
              onPressed: () {
                // Edit entry logic
              },
            ),
            onLongPress: () {
              if (!_showLongPressHint) {
                _showLongPressHint = true;
                showFeatureTour(
                  context,
                  'Long press to edit/delete entry',
                  'Edit or delete weight entry by long pressing on it.',
                );
              }
            },
          );
        },
      ),
    );
  }
}

Feature 2: Double Click on Graph

The second feature we want to highlight is the double click on graph. This feature is essential for users who want to zoom in on specific areas of the graph. However, it might be unclear to new users how to access this feature. By using the Features Tour package, we can introduce this feature to users in a non-intrusive way.

import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:features_tour/features_tour.dart';

class GraphScreen extends StatefulWidget {
  @override
  _GraphScreenState createState() => _GraphScreenState();
}

class _GraphScreenState extends State<GraphScreen> {
  bool _showDoubleClickHint = false;

  @override
  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
    return Scaffold(
      appBar: AppBar(
        title: Text('Graph'),
      ),
      body: GestureDetector(
        onTap: () {
          // Zoom in logic
        },
        onDoubleTap: () {
          if (!_showDoubleClickHint) {
            _showDoubleClickHint = true;
            showFeatureTour(
              context,
              'Double click on graph',
              'Zoom in on specific areas of the graph by double clicking on it.',
            );
          }
        },
        child: Container(
          height: 300,
          width: 300,
          color: Colors.blue,
        ),
      ),
    );
  }
}

Preventing Recalling and Resetting Hints

After showing the hints once, we want to prevent recalling them. We can achieve this by setting a flag to indicate that the hints have been shown. Additionally, we want to allow users to reset the hints from the FAQ screen, just like on the onboarding screen.

import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:features_tour/features_tour.dart';

class WeightListScreen extends StatefulWidget {
  @override
  _WeightListScreenState createState() => _WeightListScreenState();
}

class _WeightListScreenState extends State<WeightListScreen> {
  bool _showLongPressHint = false;
  bool _showResetButton = false;

  @override
  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
    return Scaffold(
      appBar: AppBar(
        title: Text('Weight List'),
      ),
      body: ListView.builder(
        itemCount: 10,
        itemBuilder: (context, index) {
          return ListTile(
            title: Text('Weight Entry $index'),
            trailing: IconButton(
              icon: Icon(Icons.edit),
              onPressed: () {
                // Edit entry logic
              },
            ),
            onLongPress: () {
              if (!_showLongPressHint) {
                _showLongPressHint = true;
                showFeatureTour(
                  context,
                  'Long press to edit/delete entry',
                  'Edit or delete weight entry by long pressing on it.',
                );
              }
            },
          );
        },
      ),
      floatingActionButton: _showResetButton
        ? FloatingActionButton(
            onPressed: () {
              // Reset hints logic
            },
            child: Icon(Icons.reset),
          )
        : null,
    );
  }
}

Conclusion

In this article, we explored how to use the Features Tour package to introduce users to hidden features in your application. We highlighted two specific features – long press to edit/delete entry and double click on graph – and demonstrated how to prevent recalling and resetting hints. By using the Features Tour package, you can enhance the user experience of your application and make the most out of your features.

Future Work

In the future, we plan to explore more features of the Features Tour package and demonstrate how to use it in more complex scenarios. We also plan to integrate the Features Tour package with other packages and libraries to create a comprehensive solution for feature tour and onboarding.

References

Features Tour package: https://pub.dev/packages/features_tour
Flutter documentation: https://flutter.dev/docs

Code Snippets

The code snippets used in this article are available on GitHub: https://github.com/your-username/feature-tour-example

License

This article is licensed under the MIT License: https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT

Introduction

In our previous article, we explored how to use the Features Tour package to introduce users to hidden features in your application. However, we understand that you may have questions and concerns about implementing feature tour in your application. In this article, we will address some of the most frequently asked questions and provide answers to help you get started with feature tour.

Q: What is feature tour and why do I need it?

A: Feature tour is a way to introduce users to hidden features in your application. It helps users understand how to use your application and makes the most out of your features. You need feature tour if you have complex features that require user interaction or if you want to provide a better user experience.

Q: How do I implement feature tour in my application?

A: To implement feature tour in your application, you need to use the Features Tour package. You can add the package to your project by running the following command in your terminal:

flutter pub add features_tour

Then, you can use the package in your application by importing it and creating a feature tour instance.

import 'package:flutter/material.dart';
import 'package:features_tour/features_tour.dart';

class MyApp extends StatelessWidget {
  @override
  Widget build(BuildContext context) {
    return MaterialApp(
      title: 'My App',
      home: Scaffold(
        appBar: AppBar(
          title: Text('My App'),
        ),
        body: Center(
          child: ElevatedButton(
            onPressed: () {
              showFeatureTour(
                context,
                'Feature Tour',
                'This is a feature tour.',
              );
            },
            child: Text('Show Feature Tour'),
          ),
        ),
      ),
    );
  }
}

Q: How do I customize the feature tour?

A: You can customize the feature tour by passing different parameters to the showFeatureTour function. For example, you can change the title, description, and button text of the feature tour.

showFeatureTour(
  context,
  'Customized Feature Tour',
  'This is a customized feature tour.',
  buttonTitle: 'Show Me',
);

Q: How do I prevent recalling the feature tour?

A: You can prevent recalling the feature tour by setting a flag to indicate that the feature tour has been shown. You can do this by using a boolean variable to track whether the feature tour has been shown.

bool _showFeatureTour = false;

showFeatureTour(
  context,
  'Feature Tour',
  'This is a feature tour.',
  onShow: () {
    _showFeatureTour = true;
  },
);

Q: How do I reset the feature tour?

A: You can reset the feature tour by calling the resetFeatureTour function. This function will reset the feature tour to its initial state.

resetFeatureTour();

Q: Can I use feature tour with other packages and libraries?

A: Yes, you can use feature tour with other packages and libraries. The Features Tour package is designed to be flexible and can be used with other packages and libraries.

Q: Is feature tour compatible with different platforms?

A: Yes, feature tour is compatible with different platforms, including Android and iOS.