Multiple fields on the same row

[ikvat]

Hi folks,
First of all, congratulation for this incredible component.
I'm fully beginner on JCB and i slowly understand the monster mechanism.
I havent found where to configur the way to put several fields on the same row.
Thx for your lights.

[lemuelvdm]

Hi @ikvat,

First of all, welcome to the JCB community! I hope you'll find Joomla Component Builder (JCB) both powerful and rewarding as you grow more familiar with it.

JCB is not a simple component builder - it is a compiler-driven application generation system with domain-specific abstraction, capable of producing full-stack applications from structured definitions. Because of this, it is a complex system with a somewhat of a learning curve. However, once you master it, you will not regret the effort - it opens up a level of flexibility and control that few tools can match.

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Getting Started & Learning Resources

To help you get up to speed, I strongly recommend starting with the official documentation:

• JCB Documentation & Onboarding Guide
• Documentation Index

The index page provides a structured breakdown of the available learning material, including:

• YouTube Tutorial Series
  Each part of the series is linked to the relevant documentation sections for deeper understanding.

Note: The tutorials were created for Joomla 3, while JCB now runs on Joomla 6.
The user interface has changed significantly, but the core concepts and architecture remain largely the same.

I recommend working through at least the "Hello World" component tutorial to build a solid foundation.

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Community & Support Channels

There are several active places where you can ask questions, get support, and engage with the community:

Telegram

• https://t.me/Joomla_component_builder
• https://t.me/jcb_group

Gitea (Issues & Enhancements)

• JCB Repository
• Issue Tracker

GitHub Discussions

• Used for announcements and broader discussions.

Mattermost

• Available for real-time discussions and community interaction.

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About Your Question: Fields on the Same Row

Regarding your question about placing multiple fields on the same row:

JCB offers many different ways to render and control fields, which is part of its power - but it can also feel overwhelming at first. There isn't just a single setting or toggle for layout, because fields can be handled differently depending on where and how they are used.

In some areas, fields follow more structured/default rendering, while in other areas they can be fully customized through layouts, templates, or overrides.

Because of this flexibility, the recommended approach is to first focus on understanding how fields are built and configured in the backend. Once you have a solid grasp of that foundation, you'll be in a much better position to:

• Use the default field rendering effectively
• Decide when customization is necessary
• Apply the appropriate method (layout, override, or custom rendering) to achieve the desired result

JCB gives you the tools to control field layout in multiple ways - but understanding the core field structure is the key to using those tools effectively.

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🚀 Final Recommendation

Start with the basics, especially the Hello World tutorial, and build your understanding step by step. JCB is a powerful but advanced system, and it's normal to feel overwhelmed at first.

If you get stuck at any point, don't hesitate to reach out through any of the community channels listed above - getting help early will save you a lot of time and help you progress faster.

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Welcome again, and enjoy the journey with JCB!

[ikvat]

Hi, and thx for your help.
After two days of intensiv immersion into JCB, i have a more precise view of what i can do with the beast.
I can now compiling my component without major errors.