# Φ ProgressBar

Primative: A visual indicator to express either a determined length of time an activity will take, an indeterminate amount of time, or the fact that a query or buffer is happening. Common uses are the loading of screen contents, video/audio files, the submission of a form, or a software update.

[Styleguide Link](https://zpl.io/Vx9Lo1k)

* Parent: [Progress Indicator](https://able.bucca.com/core/overview/progressindicator)

## Properties

### Size

The relative size in relation to the other bars in the collection.

* Tiny
* XSmall
* Small
* Medium
* Large

### Shape

**Linear:** A bar that displays horizontally to indicate progress.

**Circular:** A bar that displays in a donut shape with the progress being shown in the shape

### Type

**Determinate:** Show how long a process will take. Used when the time to complete is known.

**Indeterminate:** When an unspecified amount of time is found. Used when the time to complete ISN'T known, or it isn't important to show the length of time remaining.

**Query:** During the time the app is communicating with the backend we show a visual indicator of that process in an animated dashed progress bar.

**Note:** As we know more about a process (loading, saving, etc.), the type can change from Indeterminate to Determinate.