# Components methods
**Component methods** provide you with more flexibility when working with components. Using these methods, you can programmatically open and close components, set new or reset current values, and more. \
Component methods are available under `{{ui.componentName.methodName()}}` , and they can accept parameters and return values. You can see a list of component methods via the **App state** tab in the left side panel.
In this section, we'll explore two cases of using component methods.
## Opening and closing a modal programmatically
When working with a **Modal** component, you may want it to open via custom interaction - on *Button/Table row click* (using component triggers) or from a *custom JavaScript snippet*.
For this purpose, you simply need to add a Modal component to your working area and create a **JavaScript Code** action with the following code:
{{ui.myCustomModal.open()}} - open a modal
```javascript
{{ui.myCustomModal.close()}} - close a modal
```
## Resetting a form after submission
Now, let's review the case how you can reset a **Form** after creating a record and submitting your changes.
### To reset a form:
1. Add a **Form** to the working area.
2. Navigate to its **Triggers** section and select **Create action** for the **O*****n Submit*** trigger.
3. For the first step, select the **Create Row** action type.
4. Next, add another step to it of the **JavaScript Code** type and specify the following code:
```javascript
{{ui.yourForm.reset()}}
```
Done! Now, after submitting the form, it will return to its default condition.
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