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| 1 | +# Using Custom Illustrations |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +*Learn how to create and register custom illustrations for the UI5 Web Components IllustratedMessage component.* |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | +The [`ui5-illustrated-message`](https://ui5.github.io/webcomponents/components/fiori/IllustratedMessage/) component enhances user experience by displaying contextual illustrations in empty states, error conditions, onboarding flows, and other scenarios where visual communication improves usability. |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +While UI5 Web Components includes a comprehensive set of [built-in illustrations](https://ui5.github.io/webcomponents/components/fiori/enums/IllustrationMessageType/), you can extend this collection by registering your own custom illustrations that match your application's brand and design requirements. |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +## Overview |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +Custom illustrations in UI5 Web Components consist of four size variants that automatically adapt to different container dimensions and [design contexts](https://ui5.github.io/webcomponents/components/fiori/enums/IllustrationMessageDesign/): |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +| Variant | Size | Breakpoint | Container Width | Current Design Name | |
| 14 | +|------------|-------------|------------|-----------------|---------------------| |
| 15 | +| **Scene** | Large | L | > 681px | Large | |
| 16 | +| **Dialog** | Medium | M | ≤ 681px | Medium | |
| 17 | +| **Spot** | Small | S | ≤ 360px | Small | |
| 18 | +| **Dot** | Extra Small | XS | ≤ 260px | ExtraSmall | |
| 19 | + |
| 20 | +Each custom illustration must include all four variants to ensure optimal display across different use cases and responsive breakpoints. |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | +## Prerequisites |
| 23 | + |
| 24 | +Before implementing custom illustrations, ensure you have: |
| 25 | + |
| 26 | +### 1. Install Required Packages |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +```bash |
| 29 | +npm install @ui5/webcomponents @ui5/webcomponents-fiori |
| 30 | +``` |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +The [`@ui5/webcomponents`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@ui5/webcomponents) package provides the base framework and asset registry functionality, while [`@ui5/webcomponents-fiori`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@ui5/webcomponents-fiori) contains the `IllustratedMessage` component. |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +### 2. Prepare SVG Assets |
| 35 | + |
| 36 | +Create four SVG files for each illustration following the naming convention: |
| 37 | +``` |
| 38 | +{set}-{Variant}-{IllustrationName}.js |
| 39 | +``` |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +**Example file structure:** |
| 42 | +``` |
| 43 | +assets/ |
| 44 | +├── custom-Scene-EmptyCart.js # Large variant |
| 45 | +├── custom-Dialog-EmptyCart.js # Medium variant |
| 46 | +├── custom-Spot-EmptyCart.js # Small variant |
| 47 | +└── custom-Dot-EmptyCart.js # Extra small variant |
| 48 | +``` |
| 49 | + |
| 50 | +## Implementation |
| 51 | + |
| 52 | +### Registration |
| 53 | + |
| 54 | +Register your custom illustration using the `registerIllustration` function: |
| 55 | + |
| 56 | +**JavaScript:** |
| 57 | +```js |
| 58 | +import "@ui5/webcomponents-fiori/dist/IllustratedMessage.js"; |
| 59 | +import { registerIllustration } from "@ui5/webcomponents-base/dist/asset-registries/Illustrations.js"; |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +// Import SVG assets |
| 62 | +import sceneSvg from "./assets/custom-Scene-EmptyCart.js"; |
| 63 | +import dialogSvg from "./assets/custom-Dialog-EmptyCart.js"; |
| 64 | +import spotSvg from "./assets/custom-Spot-EmptyCart.js"; |
| 65 | +import dotSvg from "./assets/custom-Dot-EmptyCart.js"; |
| 66 | + |
| 67 | +// Register the illustration |
| 68 | +registerIllustration("EmptyCart", { |
| 69 | + sceneSvg, |
| 70 | + dialogSvg, |
| 71 | + spotSvg, |
| 72 | + dotSvg, |
| 73 | + title: "Your cart is empty", |
| 74 | + subtitle: "Add items to get started with your order", |
| 75 | + set: "custom" |
| 76 | +}); |
| 77 | +``` |
| 78 | + |
| 79 | +**TypeScript:** |
| 80 | +```ts |
| 81 | +import "@ui5/webcomponents-fiori/dist/IllustratedMessage.js"; |
| 82 | +import { registerIllustration } from "@ui5/webcomponents-base/dist/asset-registries/Illustrations.js"; |
| 83 | +import type { I18nText } from "@ui5/webcomponents-base/dist/i18nBundle.js"; |
| 84 | + |
| 85 | +// Import SVG assets |
| 86 | +import sceneSvg from "./assets/custom-Scene-EmptyCart.js"; |
| 87 | +import dialogSvg from "./assets/custom-Dialog-EmptyCart.js"; |
| 88 | +import spotSvg from "./assets/custom-Spot-EmptyCart.js"; |
| 89 | +import dotSvg from "./assets/custom-Dot-EmptyCart.js"; |
| 90 | + |
| 91 | +// Register the illustration with proper typing |
| 92 | +registerIllustration("EmptyCart", { |
| 93 | + sceneSvg, |
| 94 | + dialogSvg, |
| 95 | + spotSvg, |
| 96 | + dotSvg, |
| 97 | + title: "Your cart is empty" as I18nText, |
| 98 | + subtitle: "Add items to get started with your order" as I18nText, |
| 99 | + set: "custom" |
| 100 | +}); |
| 101 | +``` |
| 102 | + |
| 103 | +### SVG Asset Structure |
| 104 | + |
| 105 | +Each SVG asset file should export the SVG content as a string: |
| 106 | + |
| 107 | +**custom-Dialog-EmptyCart.js:** |
| 108 | +```js |
| 109 | +export default `<svg |
| 110 | + id="custom-Dialog-EmptyCart" |
| 111 | + width="160" |
| 112 | + height="120" |
| 113 | + viewBox="0 0 160 120" |
| 114 | + fill="none" |
| 115 | + xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" |
| 116 | +> |
| 117 | + <!-- Cart outline --> |
| 118 | + <path |
| 119 | + d="M20 30h120l-8 60H28l-8-60z" |
| 120 | + stroke="var(--sapContent_Illustrative_Color1)" |
| 121 | + stroke-width="2" |
| 122 | + fill="var(--sapContent_Illustrative_Color2)" |
| 123 | + /> |
| 124 | + <!-- Cart handle --> |
| 125 | + <path |
| 126 | + d="M35 30V20a10 10 0 0 1 20 0v10" |
| 127 | + stroke="var(--sapContent_Illustrative_Color3)" |
| 128 | + stroke-width="2" |
| 129 | + /> |
| 130 | + <!-- Empty state indicator --> |
| 131 | + <circle |
| 132 | + cx="80" |
| 133 | + cy="60" |
| 134 | + r="15" |
| 135 | + fill="var(--sapContent_Illustrative_Color4)" |
| 136 | + opacity="0.3" |
| 137 | + /> |
| 138 | +</svg>`; |
| 139 | +``` |
| 140 | + |
| 141 | +### Design Guidelines |
| 142 | + |
| 143 | +**SVG Requirements:** |
| 144 | +- Include a unique `id` attribute: `{set}-{Variant}-{IllustrationName}` |
| 145 | +- Use responsive dimensions appropriate for each variant |
| 146 | +- Implement proper `viewBox` for scalability |
| 147 | + |
| 148 | +**Theming Support:** |
| 149 | +- Use CSS custom properties for colors |
| 150 | +- Avoid hard-coded colors to ensure theme compatibility |
| 151 | +- Test illustrations across different UI5 themes |
| 152 | + |
| 153 | +**Security Compliance:** |
| 154 | +- ⚠️ **No inline JavaScript**: Avoid `<script>` tags or event handlers |
| 155 | +- ⚠️ **No unsafe styles**: Avoid `style` attributes that violate CSP policies |
| 156 | +- ✅ **Use CSS custom properties**: Prefer theme-aware styling |
| 157 | +- ✅ **Test with strict CSP**: Validate in CSP-enabled environments |
| 158 | + |
| 159 | +## Usage |
| 160 | + |
| 161 | +### Basic Implementation |
| 162 | + |
| 163 | +Use your registered illustration by referencing it with the format `{set}/{name}`: |
| 164 | + |
| 165 | +**HTML:** |
| 166 | +```html |
| 167 | +<ui5-illustrated-message name="custom/EmptyCart"> |
| 168 | + <ui5-button design="Emphasized">Start Shopping</ui5-button> |
| 169 | +</ui5-illustrated-message> |
| 170 | +``` |
| 171 | + |
| 172 | +**React:** |
| 173 | +```jsx |
| 174 | +import { Button, IllustratedMessage } from '@ui5/webcomponents-react'; |
| 175 | + |
| 176 | +function EmptyCartView() { |
| 177 | + return ( |
| 178 | + <IllustratedMessage name="custom/EmptyCart"> |
| 179 | + <Button design="Emphasized">Start Shopping</Button> |
| 180 | + </IllustratedMessage> |
| 181 | + ); |
| 182 | +} |
| 183 | +``` |
| 184 | + |
| 185 | +### Configuration |
| 186 | + |
| 187 | +Control illustration size and behavior using the [`design`](https://ui5.github.io/webcomponents/components/fiori/IllustratedMessage/#design) property: |
| 188 | + |
| 189 | +```html |
| 190 | +<!-- Auto-responsive (default) --> |
| 191 | +<ui5-illustrated-message name="custom/EmptyCart" design="Auto"> |
| 192 | + <ui5-button>Add Items</ui5-button> |
| 193 | +</ui5-illustrated-message> |
| 194 | + |
| 195 | +<!-- Fixed size --> |
| 196 | +<ui5-illustrated-message name="custom/EmptyCart" design="Large"> |
| 197 | + <ui5-button>Add Items</ui5-button> |
| 198 | +</ui5-illustrated-message> |
| 199 | +``` |
| 200 | + |
| 201 | +### Accessibility |
| 202 | + |
| 203 | +For accessibility considerations, use the [`decorative`](https://ui5.github.io/webcomponents/components/fiori/IllustratedMessage/#decorative) property when appropriate: |
| 204 | + |
| 205 | +```html |
| 206 | +<!-- Decorative illustrations (no accessibility labels) --> |
| 207 | +<ui5-illustrated-message name="custom/EmptyCart" decorative> |
| 208 | + <ui5-button>Add Items</ui5-button> |
| 209 | +</ui5-illustrated-message> |
| 210 | +``` |
| 211 | + |
| 212 | +**Note:** Use the `decorative` property when the illustration is purely visual and doesn't convey important information. This improves accessibility by preventing screen readers from announcing decorative content. |
| 213 | + |
| 214 | +## Best Practices |
| 215 | + |
| 216 | +- **Consistent Design Language**: Maintain visual consistency with your application's design system |
| 217 | +- **Meaningful Illustrations**: Create illustrations that clearly communicate the intended message |
| 218 | +- **Performance**: Optimize SVG file sizes while maintaining quality |
| 219 | +- **Accessibility**: Ensure illustrations support users with visual impairments through proper titles and descriptions |
| 220 | +- **Testing**: Validate illustrations across different themes, screen sizes, and browsers |
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