Floating Frames

Floating frames are a component of plugins that are positionable overlays on top of Kizen. They seamlessly interact with other components of a plugin. For example, a data adornment on a phone number can be clicked to open an embedded dialer and call the phone number stored in the field.

Floating frames can either be an iframe to embed another page, or be written with HTML + CSS + Javascript. When using an iframe embed, the floating frame is able to react to frame messages and perform actions, as well as post messages to the embedded frame. When using HTML mode, any custom HTML and CSS can be used to render the frame contents, and click handlers can be attached to any UI element to build interactive experiences.

Floating frames also have powerful hooks into the data platform. Based on events or actions taken, the frame can control navigation of the Kizen application, mutate and read data, and show notices or collect input from the user. For example, on an incoming call, the relevant contact record can be automatically opened, and activities can be logged after the phone call is completed.

Floating frames are configurable to match existing brand colors and iconography.