# Global Modal System with Gorhom Bottom Sheet
This guide explains how to use the global modal system implemented in this project.
## Overview
The global modal system allows you to trigger a bottom sheet modal from anywhere in your app programmatically, and render any component inside it.
## Architecture
The system consists of three main parts:
1. **GlobalModalProvider** (`providers/GlobalModalProvider.tsx`) - Context provider that manages modal state
2. **GlobalModal** (`components/GlobalModal.tsx`) - The actual modal component rendered at root level
3. **useGlobalModal** hook - Hook to interact with the modal from anywhere
## Setup (Already Configured)
The system is already integrated into your app:
```tsx
// In app/_layout.tsx
{/* Your app content */}
```
## Usage
### Basic Usage
```tsx
import { useGlobalModal } from "@/providers/GlobalModalProvider";
import { View, Text } from "react-native";
function MyComponent() {
const { showModal, hideModal } = useGlobalModal();
const handleOpenModal = () => {
showModal(
Hello from Modal!
);
};
return (
);
}
```
### With Custom Options
```tsx
const handleOpenModal = () => {
showModal(
,
{
snapPoints: ["25%", "50%", "90%"], // Custom snap points
enablePanDownToClose: true, // Allow swipe to close
backgroundStyle: { // Custom background
backgroundColor: "#000000",
},
}
);
};
```
### Programmatic Control
```tsx
// Open modal
showModal();
// Close modal from within the modal content
function ModalContent() {
const { hideModal } = useGlobalModal();
return (
);
}
// Close modal from outside
hideModal();
```
### In Event Handlers or Functions
```tsx
function useApiCall() {
const { showModal } = useGlobalModal();
const fetchData = async () => {
try {
const result = await api.fetch();
// Show success modal
showModal(
);
} catch (error) {
// Show error modal
showModal(
);
}
};
return fetchData;
}
```
## API Reference
### `useGlobalModal()`
Returns an object with the following properties:
- **`showModal(content, options?)`** - Show the modal with given content
- `content: ReactNode` - Any React component or element to render
- `options?: ModalOptions` - Optional configuration object
- **`hideModal()`** - Programmatically hide the modal
- **`isVisible: boolean`** - Current visibility state of the modal
### `ModalOptions`
```typescript
interface ModalOptions {
enableDynamicSizing?: boolean; // Auto-size based on content (default: true)
snapPoints?: (string | number)[]; // Fixed snap points (e.g., ["50%", "90%"])
enablePanDownToClose?: boolean; // Allow swipe down to close (default: true)
backgroundStyle?: object; // Custom background styles
handleIndicatorStyle?: object; // Custom handle indicator styles
}
```
## Examples
See `components/ExampleGlobalModalUsage.tsx` for comprehensive examples including:
- Simple content modal
- Modal with custom snap points
- Complex component in modal
- Success/error modals triggered from functions
## Default Styling
The modal uses these default styles (can be overridden via options):
```typescript
{
enableDynamicSizing: true,
enablePanDownToClose: true,
backgroundStyle: {
backgroundColor: "#171717", // Dark background
},
handleIndicatorStyle: {
backgroundColor: "white",
},
}
```
## Best Practices
1. **Keep content in separate components** - Don't inline large JSX in `showModal()` calls
2. **Use the hook in custom hooks** - Create specialized hooks like `useShowSuccessModal()` for reusable modal patterns
3. **Handle cleanup** - The modal automatically clears content when closed
4. **Avoid nesting** - Don't show modals from within modals
5. **Consider UX** - Only use for important, contextual information that requires user attention
## Using with PlatformDropdown
When using `PlatformDropdown` with option groups, avoid setting a `title` on the `OptionGroup` if you're already passing a `title` prop to `PlatformDropdown`. This prevents nested menu behavior on iOS where users have to click through an extra layer.
```tsx
// Good - No title in option group (title is on PlatformDropdown)
const optionGroups: OptionGroup[] = [
{
options: items.map((item) => ({
type: "radio",
label: item.name,
value: item,
selected: item.id === selected?.id,
onPress: () => onChange(item),
})),
},
];
// Bad - Causes nested menu on iOS
const optionGroups: OptionGroup[] = [
{
title: "Items", // This creates a nested Picker on iOS
options: items.map((item) => ({
type: "radio",
label: item.name,
value: item,
selected: item.id === selected?.id,
onPress: () => onChange(item),
})),
},
];
```
## Troubleshooting
### Modal doesn't appear
- Ensure `GlobalModalProvider` is above the component calling `useGlobalModal()`
- Check that `BottomSheetModalProvider` is present in the tree
- Verify `GlobalModal` component is rendered
### Content is cut off
- Use `enableDynamicSizing: true` for auto-sizing
- Or specify appropriate `snapPoints`
### Modal won't close
- Ensure `enablePanDownToClose` is `true`
- Check that backdrop is clickable
- Use `hideModal()` for programmatic closing