buttons in add_logic and add_table works properly well now

canvas/src/validation/config.rs

@@ -6,6 +6,49 @@ use crate::validation::{CharacterLimits, PatternFilters, DisplayMask};
 use crate::validation::{CustomFormatter, FormattingResult, PositionMapper};
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
+/// Whitelist of allowed exact values for a field.
+/// If configured, the field is valid when it is empty (by default) or when the
+/// content exactly matches one of the allowed values. This does not block field
+/// switching (unlike minimum length in CharacterLimits).
+#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+pub struct AllowedValues {
+    allowed: Vec<String>,
+    allow_empty: bool,
+    case_insensitive: bool,
+}
+
+impl AllowedValues {
+    pub fn new(allowed: Vec<String>) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            allowed,
+            allow_empty: true,
+            case_insensitive: false,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Allow or disallow empty value to be considered valid (default: true).
+    pub fn allow_empty(mut self, allow: bool) -> Self {
+        self.allow_empty = allow;
+        self
+    }
+
+    /// Enable/disable ASCII case-insensitive matching (default: false).
+    pub fn case_insensitive(mut self, ci: bool) -> Self {
+        self.case_insensitive = ci;
+        self
+    }
+
+    fn matches(&self, text: &str) -> bool {
+        if self.case_insensitive {
+            self.allowed
+                .iter()
+                .any(|s| s.eq_ignore_ascii_case(text))
+        } else {
+            self.allowed.iter().any(|s| s == text)
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 /// Main validation configuration for a field
 #[derive(Clone, Default)]
 pub struct ValidationConfig {
@@ -22,6 +65,9 @@ pub struct ValidationConfig {
     #[cfg(feature = "validation")]
     pub custom_formatter: Option<Arc<dyn CustomFormatter + Send + Sync>>,
 
+    /// Optional: restrict the field to one of exact allowed values (or empty)
+    pub allowed_values: Option<AllowedValues>,
+
     /// Enable external validation indicator UI (feature 5)
     pub external_validation_enabled: bool,
 
@@ -50,6 +96,7 @@ impl std::fmt::Debug for ValidationConfig {
                   }
               },
           )
+          .field("allowed_values", &self.allowed_values)
           .field("external_validation_enabled", &self.external_validation_enabled)
           .field("external_validation", &self.external_validation)
           .finish()
@@ -167,6 +214,18 @@ impl ValidationConfig {
             }
         }
 
+        // Allowed values (whitelist) validation
+        if let Some(ref allowed) = self.allowed_values {
+            // Empty value is allowed (default) or required (if allow_empty is false)
+            if text.is_empty() {
+                if !allowed.allow_empty {
+                    return ValidationResult::warning("Value required");
+                }
+            } else if !allowed.matches(text) {
+                return ValidationResult::error("Value must be one of the allowed options");
+            }
+        }
+
         // Future: Add other validation types here
 
         ValidationResult::Valid
@@ -183,6 +242,12 @@ impl ValidationConfig {
                 #[cfg(not(feature = "validation"))]
                 { false }
             }
+            || self.allowed_values.is_some()
+    }
+
+    /// Check if whitelist is configured
+    pub fn has_allowed_values(&self) -> bool {
+        self.allowed_values.is_some()
     }
 
     pub fn allows_field_switch(&self, text: &str) -> bool {
@@ -289,6 +354,41 @@ impl ValidationConfigBuilder {
         self
     }
 
+    /// Restrict content to one of the provided exact values (or empty).
+    /// - Empty is considered valid by default.
+    /// - Matching is case-sensitive by default.
+    pub fn with_allowed_values<S>(mut self, values: Vec<S>) -> Self
+    where
+        S: Into<String>,
+    {
+        let vals: Vec<String> = values.into_iter().map(Into::into).collect();
+        self.config.allowed_values = Some(AllowedValues::new(vals));
+        self
+    }
+
+    /// Same as with_allowed_values, but case-insensitive (ASCII).
+    pub fn with_allowed_values_ci<S>(mut self, values: Vec<S>) -> Self
+    where
+        S: Into<String>,
+    {
+        let vals: Vec<String> = values.into_iter().map(Into::into).collect();
+        self.config.allowed_values = Some(AllowedValues::new(vals).case_insensitive(true));
+        self
+    }
+
+    /// Configure whether empty value should be allowed when using AllowedValues.
+    pub fn with_allowed_values_allow_empty(mut self, allow_empty: bool) -> Self {
+        if let Some(av) = self.config.allowed_values.take() {
+            self.config.allowed_values = Some(AllowedValues {
+                allow_empty,
+                ..av
+            });
+        } else {
+            self.config.allowed_values = Some(AllowedValues::new(vec![]).allow_empty(allow_empty));
+        }
+        self
+    }
+
     /// Enable or disable external validation indicator UI (feature 5)
     pub fn with_external_validation_enabled(mut self, enabled: bool) -> Self {
         self.config.external_validation_enabled = enabled;
@@ -391,6 +491,47 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(config.display_mask.is_some());
     }
 
+    #[test]
+    fn test_allowed_values() {
+        let config = ValidationConfigBuilder::new()
+            .with_allowed_values(vec!["alpha", "beta", "gamma", "delta", "epsilon"])
+            .build();
+
+        // Empty should be valid by default
+        let result = config.validate_content("");
+        assert!(result.is_acceptable());
+
+        // Exact allowed values are valid
+        assert!(config.validate_content("alpha").is_acceptable());
+        assert!(config.validate_content("beta").is_acceptable());
+
+        // Anything else is an error
+        let res = config.validate_content("alph");
+        assert!(res.is_error());
+        let res = config.validate_content("ALPHA");
+        assert!(res.is_error()); // case-sensitive by default
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_allowed_values_case_insensitive_and_required() {
+        let config = ValidationConfigBuilder::new()
+            .with_allowed_values_ci(vec!["Yes", "No"])
+            .with_allowed_values_allow_empty(false)
+            .build();
+
+        // Empty is not allowed now (warning so it's still acceptable for typing)
+        let res = config.validate_content("");
+        assert!(res.is_acceptable());
+
+        // Case-insensitive matches
+        assert!(config.validate_content("yes").is_acceptable());
+        assert!(config.validate_content("NO").is_acceptable());
+
+        // Random text is an error
+        let res = config.validate_content("maybe");
+        assert!(res.is_error());
+    }
+
     #[test]
     fn test_validation_result() {
         let valid = ValidationResult::Valid;

client/src/dialog/functions.rs

@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@ impl AppState {
         self.ui.dialog.purpose = Some(purpose);
         self.ui.dialog.is_loading = false;
         self.ui.dialog.dialog_show = true;
-        self.ui.focus_outside_canvas = true;
     }
 
     pub fn show_loading_dialog(&mut self, title: &str, message: &str) {
@@ -30,7 +29,6 @@ impl AppState {
         self.ui.dialog.purpose = None;
         self.ui.dialog.is_loading = true;
         self.ui.dialog.dialog_show = true;
-        self.ui.focus_outside_canvas = true;
     }
 
     pub fn update_dialog_content(
@@ -55,7 +53,6 @@ impl AppState {
         self.ui.dialog.dialog_buttons.clear();
         self.ui.dialog.dialog_active_button_index = 0;
         self.ui.dialog.purpose = None;
-        self.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
         self.ui.dialog.is_loading = false;
     }
 

client/src/dialog/logic.rs

@@ -154,14 +154,13 @@ pub async fn handle_dialog_event(
                         DialogPurpose::ConfirmDeleteColumns => match selected_index {
                             0 => {
                                 // "Confirm" button selected
-                                if let Page::Admin(state) = &mut router.current {
+                                if let Page::AddTable(page) = &mut router.current {
-                                    let outcome_message =
+                                    let outcome_message = handle_delete_selected_columns(&mut page.state);
-                                        handle_delete_selected_columns(&mut state.add_table_state);
                                     app_state.hide_dialog();
                                     return Some(Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(outcome_message)));
                                 }
                                 return Some(Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(
-                                    "Admin state not active".to_string(),
+                                            "AddTable page not active".to_string(),
                                 )));                                
                             }
                             1 => {

client/src/modes/general/navigation.rs

@@ -66,12 +66,12 @@ pub async fn handle_navigation_event(
             }
             "select" => {
                 let (context, index) = match &router.current {
-                    Page::Intro(state) => (UiContext::Intro, state.selected_option),
+                    Page::Intro(state) => (UiContext::Intro, state.focused_button_index),
-                    Page::Login(_) if app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas => {
+                    Page::Login(state) if state.focus_outside_canvas => {
-                        (UiContext::Login, app_state.focused_button_index)
+                        (UiContext::Login, state.focused_button_index)
                     }
-                    Page::Register(_) if app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas => {
+                    Page::Register(state) if state.focus_outside_canvas => {
-                        (UiContext::Register, app_state.focused_button_index)
+                        (UiContext::Register, state.focused_button_index)
                     }
                     Page::Admin(state) => {
                         (UiContext::Admin, state.get_selected_index().unwrap_or(0))
@@ -91,24 +91,24 @@ pub async fn handle_navigation_event(
 
 pub fn up(app_state: &mut AppState, router: &mut Router) {
     match &mut router.current {
-        Page::Login(page) if app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas => {
+        Page::Login(page) if page.focus_outside_canvas => {
-            if app_state.focused_button_index == 0 {
+            if page.focused_button_index == 0 {
-                app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
+                page.focus_outside_canvas = false;
                 let last_field_index = page.state.field_count().saturating_sub(1);
                 page.state.set_current_field(last_field_index);
             } else {
-                app_state.focused_button_index =
+                page.focused_button_index =
-                    app_state.focused_button_index.saturating_sub(1);
+                    page.focused_button_index.saturating_sub(1);
             }
         }
-        Page::Register(state) if app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas => {
+        Page::Register(state) if state.focus_outside_canvas => {
-            if app_state.focused_button_index == 0 {
+            if state.focused_button_index == 0 {
-                app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
+                state.focus_outside_canvas = false;
                 let last_field_index = state.state.field_count().saturating_sub(1);
                 state.set_current_field(last_field_index);
             } else {
-                app_state.focused_button_index =
+                state.focused_button_index =
-                    app_state.focused_button_index.saturating_sub(1);
+                    state.focused_button_index.saturating_sub(1);
             }
         }
         Page::Intro(state) => state.previous_option(),
@@ -119,10 +119,16 @@ pub fn up(app_state: &mut AppState, router: &mut Router) {
 
 pub fn down(app_state: &mut AppState, router: &mut Router) {
     match &mut router.current {
-        Page::Login(_) | Page::Register(_) if app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas => {
+        Page::Login(state) if state.focus_outside_canvas => {
             let num_general_elements = 2;
-            if app_state.focused_button_index < num_general_elements - 1 {
+            if state.focused_button_index < num_general_elements - 1 {
-                app_state.focused_button_index += 1;
+                state.focused_button_index += 1;
+            }
+        }
+        Page::Register(state) if state.focus_outside_canvas => {
+            let num_general_elements = 2;
+            if state.focused_button_index < num_general_elements - 1 {
+                state.focused_button_index += 1;
             }
         }
         Page::Intro(state) => state.next_option(),
@@ -134,11 +140,11 @@ pub fn down(app_state: &mut AppState, router: &mut Router) {
 pub fn next_option(app_state: &mut AppState, router: &mut Router) {
     match &mut router.current {
         Page::Intro(state) => state.next_option(),
-        Page::Admin(_) => {
+        Page::Admin(state) => {
             let option_count = app_state.profile_tree.profiles.len();
             if option_count > 0 {
-                app_state.focused_button_index =
+                state.focused_button_index =
-                    (app_state.focused_button_index + 1) % option_count;
+                    (state.focused_button_index + 1) % option_count;
             }
         }
         _ => {}
@@ -148,13 +154,13 @@ pub fn next_option(app_state: &mut AppState, router: &mut Router) {
 pub fn previous_option(app_state: &mut AppState, router: &mut Router) {
     match &mut router.current {
         Page::Intro(state) => state.previous_option(),
-        Page::Admin(_) => {
+        Page::Admin(state) => {
             let option_count = app_state.profile_tree.profiles.len();
             if option_count > 0 {
-                app_state.focused_button_index = if app_state.focused_button_index == 0 {
+                state.focused_button_index = if state.focused_button_index == 0 {
                     option_count.saturating_sub(1)
                 } else {
-                    app_state.focused_button_index - 1
+                    state.focused_button_index - 1
                 };
             }
         }

client/src/modes/handlers/event.rs

@@ -346,7 +346,7 @@ impl EventHandler {
                             self.command_input.clear();
                             self.command_message.clear();
                             self.key_sequence_tracker.reset();
-                            app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                            self.set_focus_outside(router, true);
                             return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
                         }
                     }
@@ -379,6 +379,24 @@ impl EventHandler {
                         return Ok(outcome);
                     }
                 } else if let Page::AddTable(add_table_page) = &mut router.current {
+                    // Allow ":" (enter_command_mode) even when inside AddTable canvas
+                    if let Some(action) =
+                        config.get_general_action(key_event.code, key_event.modifiers)
+                    {
+                        if action == "enter_command_mode"
+                            && !self.command_mode
+                                && !app_state.ui.show_search_palette
+                                && !self.navigation_state.active
+                        {
+                            self.command_mode = true;
+                            self.command_input.clear();
+                            self.command_message.clear();
+                            self.key_sequence_tracker.reset();
+                            self.set_focus_outside(router, true);
+                            return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                        }
+                    }
+
                     // Handle AddTable before global actions so canvas gets first shot at keys.
                     // Map keys to MovementAction (same as AddLogic early handler)
                     let movement_action_early = if let Some(act) =
@@ -505,7 +523,7 @@ impl EventHandler {
                                 app_state.ui.show_search_palette = true;
                                 app_state.search_state =
                                     Some(SearchState::new(table_name));
-                                app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                                self.set_focus_outside(router, true);
                                 return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(
                                     "Search palette opened".to_string(),
                                 ));
@@ -514,7 +532,7 @@ impl EventHandler {
                     }
                     // Allow ":" / ctrl+; to enter command mode only when outside canvas.
                     if action == "enter_command_mode" {
-                        if app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas
+                        if self.is_focus_outside(router)
                             && !self.command_mode
                             && !app_state.ui.show_search_palette
                             && !self.navigation_state.active
@@ -524,7 +542,7 @@ impl EventHandler {
                             self.command_message.clear();
                             self.key_sequence_tracker.reset();
                             // Keep focus outside so canvas won't receive keys
-                            app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                            self.set_focus_outside(router, true);
                             return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
                         }
                     }
@@ -937,4 +955,52 @@ impl EventHandler {
             "find_file_palette_toggle"
         )
     }
+
+    fn set_focus_outside(&mut self, router: &mut Router, outside: bool) {
+        match &mut router.current {
+            Page::Login(state) => state.focus_outside_canvas = outside,
+            Page::Register(state) => state.focus_outside_canvas = outside,
+            Page::Intro(state) => state.focus_outside_canvas = outside,
+            Page::Admin(state) => state.focus_outside_canvas = outside,
+            Page::AddLogic(state) => state.focus_outside_canvas = outside,
+            Page::AddTable(state) => state.focus_outside_canvas = outside,
+            _ => {}
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn set_focused_button(&mut self, router: &mut Router, index: usize) {
+        match &mut router.current {
+            Page::Login(state) => state.focused_button_index = index,
+            Page::Register(state) => state.focused_button_index = index,
+            Page::Intro(state) => state.focused_button_index = index,
+            Page::Admin(state) => state.focused_button_index = index,
+            Page::AddLogic(state) => state.focused_button_index = index,
+            Page::AddTable(state) => state.focused_button_index = index,
+            _ => {}
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn is_focus_outside(&self, router: &Router) -> bool {
+        match &router.current {
+            Page::Login(state) => state.focus_outside_canvas,
+            Page::Register(state) => state.focus_outside_canvas,
+            Page::Intro(state) => state.focus_outside_canvas,
+            Page::Admin(state) => state.focus_outside_canvas,
+            Page::AddLogic(state) => state.focus_outside_canvas,
+            Page::AddTable(state) => state.focus_outside_canvas,
+            _ => false,
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn focused_button(&self, router: &Router) -> usize {
+        match &router.current {
+            Page::Login(state) => state.focused_button_index,
+            Page::Register(state) => state.focused_button_index,
+            Page::Intro(state) => state.focused_button_index,
+            Page::Admin(state) => state.focused_button_index,
+            Page::AddLogic(state) => state.focused_button_index,
+            Page::AddTable(state) => state.focused_button_index,
+            _ => 0,
+        }
+    }
 }

client/src/modes/handlers/mode_manager.rs

@@ -40,14 +40,11 @@ impl ModeManager {
         // If focus is inside a canvas, we don't duplicate canvas modes here.
         // Canvas crate owns ReadOnly/Edit/Highlight internally.
         match &router.current {
-            Page::Form(_)
+            Page::Form(_) => AppMode::General, // Form always has its own canvas
-            | Page::Login(_)
+            Page::Login(state) if !state.focus_outside_canvas => AppMode::General,
-            | Page::Register(_)
+            Page::Register(state) if !state.focus_outside_canvas => AppMode::General,
-            | Page::AddTable(_)
+            Page::AddTable(state) if !state.focus_outside_canvas => AppMode::General,
-            | Page::AddLogic(_) if !app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas => {
+            Page::AddLogic(state) if !state.focus_outside_canvas => AppMode::General,
-                // Canvas active → let canvas handle its own AppMode
-                AppMode::General
-            }
             _ => AppMode::General,
         }
     }

client/src/pages/admin/admin/state.rs

@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 // src/pages/admin/admin/state.rs
 use ratatui::widgets::ListState;
-use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::state::AddTableState;
 use crate::movement::{move_focus, MovementAction};
 use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
 
@@ -26,7 +25,8 @@ pub struct AdminState {
     pub selected_profile_index: Option<usize>,
     pub selected_table_index: Option<usize>,
     pub current_focus: AdminFocus,
-    pub add_table_state: AddTableState,
+    pub focus_outside_canvas: bool,
+    pub focused_button_index: usize,
 }
 
 impl AdminState {

client/src/pages/admin/main/logic.rs

@@ -3,8 +3,8 @@ use crate::pages::admin::{AdminFocus, AdminState};
 use crate::state::app::state::AppState;
 use crate::config::binds::config::Config;
 use crate::buffer::state::{BufferState, AppView};
-use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::state::{AddTableState, LinkDefinition};
 use ratatui::widgets::ListState;
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::state::{AddTableFormState, LinkDefinition};
 use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_logic::state::{AddLogicState, AddLogicFocus, AddLogicFormState};
 use crate::pages::routing::{Page, Router};
 
@@ -43,15 +43,29 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
 ) -> bool {
     let action = config.get_general_action(key.code, key.modifiers).map(String::from);
 
-    let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &mut router.current else {
+    // Check if we're in admin page, but don't borrow mutably yet
+    let is_admin = matches!(&router.current, Page::Admin(_));
+    if !is_admin {
+        return false;
+    }
+
+    // Get the current focus without borrowing mutably
+    let current_focus = if let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &router.current {
+        admin_state.current_focus
+    } else {
         return false;
     };
-    let current_focus = admin_state.current_focus;
+
     let profile_count = app_state.profile_tree.profiles.len();
     let mut handled = false;
 
     match current_focus {
         AdminFocus::ProfilesPane => {
+            // Now we can borrow mutably since we're not reassigning router.current
+            let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &mut router.current else {
+                return false;
+            };
+
             match action.as_deref() {
                 Some("select") => {
                     admin_state.current_focus = AdminFocus::InsideProfilesList;
@@ -69,7 +83,6 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
                     handled = true;
                 }
                 Some("previous_option") | Some("move_up") => {
-                    // No wrap-around: Stay on ProfilesPane if trying to go "before" it
                     *command_message = "At first focusable pane.".to_string();
                     handled = true;
                 }
@@ -78,6 +91,10 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
         }
 
         AdminFocus::InsideProfilesList => {
+            let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &mut router.current else {
+                return false;
+            };
+
             match action.as_deref() {
                 Some("move_up") => {
                     if profile_count > 0 {
@@ -95,11 +112,11 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
                 }
                 Some("select") => {
                     admin_state.selected_profile_index = admin_state.profile_list_state.selected();
-                    admin_state.selected_table_index = None; // Deselect table when profile changes
+                    admin_state.selected_table_index = None;
                     if let Some(profile_idx) = admin_state.selected_profile_index {
                         if let Some(profile) = app_state.profile_tree.profiles.get(profile_idx) {
                             if !profile.tables.is_empty() {
-                                admin_state.table_list_state.select(Some(0)); // Auto-select first table for nav
+                                admin_state.table_list_state.select(Some(0));
                             } else {
                                 admin_state.table_list_state.select(None);
                             }
@@ -123,6 +140,10 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
         }
 
         AdminFocus::Tables => {
+            let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &mut router.current else {
+                return false;
+            };
+
             match action.as_deref() {
                 Some("select") => {
                     admin_state.current_focus = AdminFocus::InsideTablesList;
@@ -152,7 +173,7 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
                          } else {
                             *command_message = "No tables in selected profile.".to_string();
                          }
-                         admin_state.current_focus = AdminFocus::Tables; // Stay in Tables pane if no tables to enter
+                         admin_state.current_focus = AdminFocus::Tables;
                     }
                     handled = true;
                 }
@@ -171,6 +192,10 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
         }
 
         AdminFocus::InsideTablesList => {
+            let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &mut router.current else {
+                return false;
+            };
+
             match action.as_deref() {
                 Some("move_up") => {
                     let current_profile_idx = admin_state.selected_profile_index
@@ -210,7 +235,7 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
                         handled = true;
                     }
                 }
-                Some("select") => { // This is for persistently selecting a table with [*]
+                Some("select") => {
                     admin_state.selected_table_index = admin_state.table_list_state.selected();
                     let table_name = admin_state.selected_profile_index
                          .and_then(|p_idx| app_state.profile_tree.profiles.get(p_idx))
@@ -230,10 +255,17 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
 
         AdminFocus::Button1 => { // Add Logic Button
             match action.as_deref() {
-                Some("select") => { // Typically "Enter" key
+                Some("select") => {
-                    if let Some(p_idx) = admin_state.selected_profile_index {
+                    // Extract needed data first, before any router reassignment
+                    let (selected_profile_idx, selected_table_idx) = if let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &router.current {
+                        (admin_state.selected_profile_index, admin_state.selected_table_index)
+                    } else {
+                        return false;
+                    };
+
+                    if let Some(p_idx) = selected_profile_idx {
                         if let Some(profile) = app_state.profile_tree.profiles.get(p_idx) {
-                            if let Some(t_idx) = admin_state.selected_table_index {
+                            if let Some(t_idx) = selected_table_idx {
                                 if let Some(table) = profile.tables.get(t_idx) {
                                     // Create AddLogic page with selected profile & table
                                     let add_logic_form = AddLogicFormState::new_with_table(
@@ -243,16 +275,16 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
                                         table.name.clone(),
                                     );
 
-                                    // Route to AddLogic
-                                    router.current = Page::AddLogic(add_logic_form);                                    
                                     // Store table info for later fetching
                                     app_state.pending_table_structure_fetch = Some((
                                         profile.name.clone(),
                                         table.name.clone(),
                                     ));
 
+                                    // Now it's safe to reassign router.current
+                                    router.current = Page::AddLogic(add_logic_form);
                                     buffer_state.update_history(AppView::AddLogic);
-                                    app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
+
                                     *command_message = format!(
                                         "Opening Add Logic for table '{}' in profile '{}'...",
                                         table.name, profile.name
@@ -272,11 +304,17 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
                     handled = true;
                 }
                 Some("previous_option") | Some("move_up") => {
+                    let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &mut router.current else {
+                        return false;
+                    };
                     admin_state.current_focus = AdminFocus::Tables;
                     *command_message = "Focus: Tables Pane".to_string();
                     handled = true;
                 }
                 Some("next_option") | Some("move_down") => {
+                    let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &mut router.current else {
+                        return false;
+                    };
                     admin_state.current_focus = AdminFocus::Button2;
                     *command_message = "Focus: Add Table Button".to_string();
                     handled = true;
@@ -288,25 +326,36 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
         AdminFocus::Button2 => { // Add Table Button
             match action.as_deref() {
                 Some("select") => {
-                     if let Some(p_idx) = admin_state.selected_profile_index {
+                    // Extract needed data first
+                    let selected_profile_idx = if let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &router.current {
+                        admin_state.selected_profile_index
+                    } else {
+                        return false;
+                    };
+
+                    if let Some(p_idx) = selected_profile_idx {
                         if let Some(profile) = app_state.profile_tree.profiles.get(p_idx) {
                             let selected_profile_name = profile.name.clone();
                             // Prepare links from the selected profile's existing tables
                             let available_links: Vec<LinkDefinition> = profile.tables.iter()
                                 .map(|table| LinkDefinition {
                                     linked_table_name: table.name.clone(),
-                                    is_required: false, // Default, can be changed in AddTable screen
+                                    is_required: false,
                                     selected: false,
                                 }).collect();
 
-                            admin_state.add_table_state = AddTableState {
+                            // Build decoupled AddTable page and route into it
-                                profile_name: selected_profile_name,
+                            let mut page = AddTableFormState::new(selected_profile_name.clone());
-                                links: available_links,
+                            page.state.links = available_links;
-                                ..AddTableState::default() // Reset other fields
+                            
-                            };
+                            // Now safe to reassign router.current
+                            router.current = Page::AddTable(page);
                             buffer_state.update_history(AppView::AddTable);
-                            app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
+                            
-                            *command_message = format!("Opening Add Table for profile '{}'...", admin_state.add_table_state.profile_name);
+                            *command_message = format!(
+                                "Opening Add Table for profile '{}'...",
+                                selected_profile_name
+                            );
                             handled = true;
                         } else {
                              *command_message = "Error: Selected profile index out of bounds.".to_string();
@@ -318,11 +367,17 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
                     }
                 }
                 Some("previous_option") | Some("move_up") => {
+                    let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &mut router.current else {
+                        return false;
+                    };
                     admin_state.current_focus = AdminFocus::Button1;
                     *command_message = "Focus: Add Logic Button".to_string();
                     handled = true;
                 }
                 Some("next_option") | Some("move_down") => {
+                    let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &mut router.current else {
+                        return false;
+                    };
                     admin_state.current_focus = AdminFocus::Button3;
                     *command_message = "Focus: Change Table Button".to_string();
                     handled = true;
@@ -334,17 +389,18 @@ pub fn handle_admin_navigation(
         AdminFocus::Button3 => { // Change Table Button
             match action.as_deref() {
                 Some("select") => {
-                    // Future: Logic to load selected table into AddTableState for editing
                     *command_message = "Action: Change Table (Not Implemented)".to_string();
                     handled = true;
                 }
                 Some("previous_option") | Some("move_up") => {
+                    let Page::Admin(admin_state) = &mut router.current else {
+                        return false;
+                    };
                     admin_state.current_focus = AdminFocus::Button2;
                     *command_message = "Focus: Add Table Button".to_string();
                     handled = true;
                 }
                 Some("next_option") | Some("move_down") => {
-                    // No wrap-around: Stay on Button3 if trying to go "after" it
                     *command_message = "At last focusable button.".to_string();
                     handled = true;
                 }

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_logic/event.rs

@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ pub fn handle_add_logic_event(
         match key_event.code {
             crossterm::event::KeyCode::Esc => {
                 add_logic_page.state.current_focus = AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview;
-                app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                add_logic_page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
                 return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Exited script editing.".to_string()));
             }
             _ => {
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ pub fn handle_add_logic_event(
                 if at_last && matches!(ma, MovementAction::Down | MovementAction::Next) {
                     add_logic_page.state.last_canvas_field = last_idx;
                     add_logic_page.state.current_focus = AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview;
-                    app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                    add_logic_page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
                     return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Moved to Script Preview".to_string()));
                 }
             }
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ pub fn handle_add_logic_event(
         let mut current = add_logic_page.state.current_focus;
         if move_focus(&ADD_LOGIC_FOCUS_ORDER, &mut current, ma) {
             add_logic_page.state.current_focus = current;
-            app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = !matches!(
+            add_logic_page.focus_outside_canvas = !matches!(
                 add_logic_page.state.current_focus,
                 AddLogicFocus::InputLogicName
                     | AddLogicFocus::InputTargetColumn
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ pub fn handle_add_logic_event(
             MovementAction::Select => match add_logic_page.state.current_focus {
                 AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview => {
                     add_logic_page.state.current_focus = AddLogicFocus::InsideScriptContent;
-                    app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
+                    add_logic_page.focus_outside_canvas = false;
                     return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(
                         "Fullscreen script editing. Esc to exit.".to_string(),
                     ));
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ pub fn handle_add_logic_event(
             MovementAction::Esc => {
                 if add_logic_page.state.current_focus == AddLogicFocus::ScriptContentPreview {
                     add_logic_page.state.current_focus = AddLogicFocus::InputDescription;
-                    app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
+                    add_logic_page.focus_outside_canvas = false;
                     return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Back to Description".to_string()));
                 }
             }

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_logic/state.rs

@@ -335,6 +335,7 @@ pub struct AddLogicFormState {
     pub state: AddLogicState,
     pub editor: FormEditor<AddLogicState>,
     pub focus_outside_canvas: bool,
+    pub focused_button_index: usize,
 }
 
 // manual Debug because FormEditor may not implement Debug
@@ -343,6 +344,7 @@ impl std::fmt::Debug for AddLogicFormState {
         f.debug_struct("AddLogicFormState")
             .field("state", &self.state)
             .field("focus_outside_canvas", &self.focus_outside_canvas)
+            .field("focused_button_index", &self.focused_button_index)
             .finish()
     }
 }
@@ -355,6 +357,7 @@ impl AddLogicFormState {
             state,
             editor,
             focus_outside_canvas: false,
+            focused_button_index: 0,
         }
     }
 
@@ -373,6 +376,7 @@ impl AddLogicFormState {
             state,
             editor,
             focus_outside_canvas: false,
+            focused_button_index: 0,
         }
     }
 
@@ -382,6 +386,7 @@ impl AddLogicFormState {
             state,
             editor,
             focus_outside_canvas: false,
+            focused_button_index: 0,
         }
     }
 

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/event.rs

@@ -4,8 +4,9 @@ use anyhow::Result;
 use crate::config::binds::config::Config;
 use crate::movement::{move_focus, MovementAction};
 use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::logic::{
-    handle_add_column_action, handle_delete_selected_columns, handle_save_table_action,
+    handle_add_column_action, handle_delete_selected_columns,
 };
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::loader::handle_save_table_action;
 use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::nav::SaveTableResultSender;
 use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::state::{AddTableFocus, AddTableFormState};
 use crate::services::grpc_client::GrpcClient;
@@ -15,11 +16,14 @@ use canvas::{AppMode as CanvasMode, DataProvider};
 use crossterm::event::KeyEvent;
 
 /// Focus traversal order for AddTable (outside canvas)
-const ADD_TABLE_FOCUS_ORDER: [AddTableFocus; 7] = [
+const ADD_TABLE_FOCUS_ORDER: [AddTableFocus; 10] = [
     AddTableFocus::InputTableName,
     AddTableFocus::InputColumnName,
     AddTableFocus::InputColumnType,
     AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton,
+    AddTableFocus::ColumnsTable,
+    AddTableFocus::IndexesTable,
+    AddTableFocus::LinksTable,
     AddTableFocus::SaveButton,
     AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton,
     AddTableFocus::CancelButton,
@@ -47,18 +51,7 @@ pub fn handle_add_table_event(
 
     if inside_canvas_inputs {
         // Disable global shortcuts while typing
-        app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
+        page.focus_outside_canvas = false;
-
-        // Special case: allow ":" to enter command mode even inside canvas
-        if let Some(action) = config.get_general_action(key_event.code, key_event.modifiers) {
-            if action == "enter_command_mode"
-                && !app_state.ui.show_search_palette
-                && !app_state.ui.dialog.dialog_show
-            {
-                app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = true;
-                return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
-            }
-        }
 
         // Only allow leaving the canvas with Down/Next when in ReadOnly mode
         let in_edit_mode = page.editor.mode() == CanvasMode::Edit;
@@ -69,7 +62,7 @@ pub fn handle_add_table_event(
                 if at_last && matches!(ma, MovementAction::Down | MovementAction::Next) {
                     page.state.last_canvas_field = last_idx;
                     page.set_current_focus(AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton);
-                    app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                    page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
                     return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Moved to Add button".to_string()));
                 }
             }
@@ -96,21 +89,151 @@ pub fn handle_add_table_event(
 
     // 2) Outside canvas
     if let Some(ma) = movement {
-        // First let the AddTable state's own movement handler process
+        // Block outer moves when "inside" any table and handle locally
-        if page.state.handle_movement(ma) {
+        match page.current_focus() {
-            app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = !matches!(
+            AddTableFocus::InsideColumnsTable => {
-                page.current_focus(),
+                match ma {
-                AddTableFocus::InputTableName
+                    MovementAction::Up => {
-                    | AddTableFocus::InputColumnName
+                        if let Some(i) = page.state.column_table_state.selected() {
-                    | AddTableFocus::InputColumnType
+                            let next = i.saturating_sub(1);
-            );
+                            page.state.column_table_state.select(Some(next));
+                        } else if !page.state.columns.is_empty() {
+                            page.state.column_table_state.select(Some(0));
+                        }
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
                         return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
                     }
+                    MovementAction::Down => {
+                        if let Some(i) = page.state.column_table_state.selected() {
+                            let last = page.state.columns.len().saturating_sub(1);
+                            let next = if i < last { i + 1 } else { i };
+                            page.state.column_table_state.select(Some(next));
+                        } else if !page.state.columns.is_empty() {
+                            page.state.column_table_state.select(Some(0));
+                        }
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Select => {
+                        if let Some(i) = page.state.column_table_state.selected() {
+                            if let Some(col) = page.state.columns.get_mut(i) {
+                                col.selected = !col.selected;
+                                page.state.has_unsaved_changes = true;
+                            }
+                        }
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Esc => {
+                        page.state.column_table_state.select(None);
+                        page.set_current_focus(AddTableFocus::ColumnsTable);
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Next | MovementAction::Previous => {
+                        // Block outer movement while inside
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    _ => {}
+                }
+            }
+            AddTableFocus::InsideIndexesTable => {
+                match ma {
+                    MovementAction::Up => {
+                        if let Some(i) = page.state.index_table_state.selected() {
+                            let next = i.saturating_sub(1);
+                            page.state.index_table_state.select(Some(next));
+                        } else if !page.state.indexes.is_empty() {
+                            page.state.index_table_state.select(Some(0));
+                        }
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Down => {
+                        if let Some(i) = page.state.index_table_state.selected() {
+                            let last = page.state.indexes.len().saturating_sub(1);
+                            let next = if i < last { i + 1 } else { i };
+                            page.state.index_table_state.select(Some(next));
+                        } else if !page.state.indexes.is_empty() {
+                            page.state.index_table_state.select(Some(0));
+                        }
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Select => {
+                        if let Some(i) = page.state.index_table_state.selected() {
+                            if let Some(ix) = page.state.indexes.get_mut(i) {
+                                ix.selected = !ix.selected;
+                                page.state.has_unsaved_changes = true;
+                            }
+                        }
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Esc => {
+                        page.state.index_table_state.select(None);
+                        page.set_current_focus(AddTableFocus::IndexesTable);
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Next | MovementAction::Previous => {
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    _ => {}
+                }
+            }
+            AddTableFocus::InsideLinksTable => {
+                match ma {
+                    MovementAction::Up => {
+                        if let Some(i) = page.state.link_table_state.selected() {
+                            let next = i.saturating_sub(1);
+                            page.state.link_table_state.select(Some(next));
+                        } else if !page.state.links.is_empty() {
+                            page.state.link_table_state.select(Some(0));
+                        }
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Down => {
+                        if let Some(i) = page.state.link_table_state.selected() {
+                            let last = page.state.links.len().saturating_sub(1);
+                            let next = if i < last { i + 1 } else { i };
+                            page.state.link_table_state.select(Some(next));
+                        } else if !page.state.links.is_empty() {
+                            page.state.link_table_state.select(Some(0));
+                        }
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Select => {
+                        if let Some(i) = page.state.link_table_state.selected() {
+                            if let Some(link) = page.state.links.get_mut(i) {
+                                link.selected = !link.selected;
+                                page.state.has_unsaved_changes = true;
+                            }
+                        }
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Esc => {
+                        page.state.link_table_state.select(None);
+                        page.set_current_focus(AddTableFocus::LinksTable);
+                        page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    MovementAction::Next | MovementAction::Previous => {
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
+                    }
+                    _ => {}
+                }
+            }
+            _ => {}
+        }
 
         let mut current = page.current_focus();
         if move_focus(&ADD_TABLE_FOCUS_ORDER, &mut current, ma) {
             page.set_current_focus(current);
-            app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = !matches!(
+            page.focus_outside_canvas = !matches!(
                 page.current_focus(),
                 AddTableFocus::InputTableName
                 | AddTableFocus::InputColumnName
@@ -123,11 +246,9 @@ pub fn handle_add_table_event(
         match ma {
             MovementAction::Select => match page.current_focus() {
                 AddTableFocus::AddColumnButton => {
-                    if let Some(focus_after_add) =
+                    if let Some(msg) = page.state.add_column_from_inputs() {
-                        handle_add_column_action(&mut page.state, &mut String::new())
+                        // Focus is set by the state method; just bubble message
-                    {
+                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(msg));
-                        page.set_current_focus(focus_after_add);
-                        return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Column added".into()));
                     }
                 }
                 AddTableFocus::SaveButton => {
@@ -147,7 +268,10 @@ pub fn handle_add_table_event(
                     return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Saving table...".into()));
                 }
                 AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton => {
-                    let msg = handle_delete_selected_columns(&mut page.state);
+                    let msg = page
+                        .state
+                        .delete_selected_items()
+                        .unwrap_or_else(|| "No items selected for deletion".to_string());
                     return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(msg));
                 }
                 AddTableFocus::CancelButton => {

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/loader.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,78 @@
+// src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/loader.rs
+
+use anyhow::{anyhow, Result};
+use tracing::debug;
+
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::state::AddTableState;
+use crate::services::grpc_client::GrpcClient;
+use common::proto::komp_ac::table_definition::{
+    ColumnDefinition as ProtoColumnDefinition, PostTableDefinitionRequest, TableLink as ProtoTableLink,
+};
+
+/// Prepares and sends the request to save the new table definition via gRPC.
+pub async fn handle_save_table_action(
+    grpc_client: &mut GrpcClient,
+    add_table_state: &AddTableState,
+ ) -> Result<String> {
+    if add_table_state.table_name.is_empty() {
+        return Err(anyhow!("Table name cannot be empty."));
+    }
+    if add_table_state.columns.is_empty() {
+        return Err(anyhow!("Table must have at least one column."));
+    }
+
+    let proto_columns: Vec<ProtoColumnDefinition> = add_table_state
+        .columns
+        .iter()
+        .map(|col| ProtoColumnDefinition {
+            name: col.name.clone(),
+            field_type: col.data_type.clone(),
+        })
+        .collect();
+
+    let proto_indexes: Vec<String> = add_table_state
+        .indexes
+        .iter()
+        .filter(|idx| idx.selected)
+        .map(|idx| idx.name.clone())
+        .collect();
+
+    let proto_links: Vec<ProtoTableLink> = add_table_state
+        .links
+        .iter()
+        .filter(|link| link.selected)
+        .map(|link| ProtoTableLink {
+            linked_table_name: link.linked_table_name.clone(),
+            required: false,
+        })
+        .collect();
+
+    let request = PostTableDefinitionRequest {
+        table_name: add_table_state.table_name.clone(),
+        columns: proto_columns,
+        indexes: proto_indexes,
+        links: proto_links,
+        profile_name: add_table_state.profile_name.clone(),
+    };
+
+    debug!("Sending PostTableDefinitionRequest: {:?}", request);
+
+    match grpc_client.post_table_definition(request).await {
+        Ok(response) => {
+            if response.success {
+                Ok(format!(
+                    "Table '{}' saved successfully.",
+                    add_table_state.table_name
+                ))
+            } else {
+                let error_message = if !response.sql.is_empty() {
+                    format!("Server failed to save table: {}", response.sql)
+                } else {
+                    "Server failed to save table (unknown reason).".to_string()
+                };
+                Err(anyhow!(error_message))
+            }
+        }
+        Err(e) => Err(anyhow!("gRPC call failed: {}", e)),
+    }
+}

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/logic.rs

@@ -1,197 +1,24 @@
 // src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/logic.rs
-use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::state;
-use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::state::{AddTableState, AddTableFocus, IndexDefinition, ColumnDefinition};
-use crate::services::GrpcClient;
-use anyhow::{anyhow, Result};
-use common::proto::komp_ac::table_definition::{
-    PostTableDefinitionRequest,
-    ColumnDefinition as ProtoColumnDefinition,
-    TableLink as ProtoTableLink,
-};
-use tracing::debug;
 
-/// Handles the logic for adding a column when the "Add" button is activated.
+use crate::pages::admin_panel::add_table::state::{AddTableState, AddTableFocus};
-///
+
-/// Takes the mutable state and command message string.
+/// Thin wrapper around AddTableState::add_column_from_inputs
-/// Returns `Some(AddTableFocus)` indicating the desired focus state after a successful add,
+/// Returns Some(AddTableFocus) for compatibility with old call sites.
-/// or `None` if the action failed (e.g., validation error).
 pub fn handle_add_column_action(
     add_table_state: &mut AddTableState,
     command_message: &mut String,
 ) -> Option<AddTableFocus> {
-
+    if let Some(msg) = add_table_state.add_column_from_inputs() {
-    // Trim and create owned Strings from inputs
-    let table_name_in = add_table_state.table_name_input.trim();
-    let column_name_in = add_table_state.column_name_input.trim();
-    let column_type_in = add_table_state.column_type_input.trim(); 
-
-    // Validate all inputs needed for this combined action
-    let has_table_name = !table_name_in.is_empty();
-    let has_column_name = !column_name_in.is_empty();
-    let has_column_type = !column_type_in.is_empty();
-
-    match (has_table_name, has_column_name, has_column_type) {
-        // Case 1: Both column fields have input (Table name is optional here)
-        (_, true, true) => {
-            let mut msg = String::new();
-            // Optionally update table name if provided
-            if has_table_name {
-                add_table_state.table_name = table_name_in.to_string();
-                msg.push_str(&format!("Table name set to '{}'. ", add_table_state.table_name));
-            }
-            // Add the column
-            let new_column = ColumnDefinition {
-                name: column_name_in.to_string(),
-                data_type: column_type_in.to_string(),
-                selected: false,
-            };
-            add_table_state.columns.push(new_column.clone()); // Clone for msg
-            msg.push_str(&format!("Column '{}' added.", new_column.name));
-
-            // Add corresponding index definition (initially unselected)
-            let new_index = IndexDefinition {
-                name: column_name_in.to_string(),
-                selected: false,
-            };
-            add_table_state.indexes.push(new_index);
         *command_message = msg;
-
+        // State sets focus internally; return it explicitly for old call sites
-            // Clear all inputs and reset cursors
+        return Some(add_table_state.current_focus);
-            add_table_state.table_name_input.clear();
-            add_table_state.column_name_input.clear();
-            add_table_state.column_type_input.clear();
-            add_table_state.table_name_cursor_pos = 0;
-            add_table_state.column_name_cursor_pos = 0;
-            add_table_state.column_type_cursor_pos = 0;
-            add_table_state.has_unsaved_changes = true;
-            Some(AddTableFocus::InputColumnName) // Focus for next column
     }
-        // Case 2: Only one column field has input (Error)
-        (_, true, false) | (_, false, true) => {
-            *command_message = "Both Column Name and Type are required to add a column.".to_string();
-            None // Indicate validation failure
-        }
-        // Case 3: Only Table name has input (No column input)
-        (true, false, false) => {
-            add_table_state.table_name = table_name_in.to_string();
-            *command_message = format!("Table name set to '{}'.", add_table_state.table_name);
-            // Clear only table name input
-            add_table_state.table_name_input.clear();
-            add_table_state.table_name_cursor_pos = 0;
-            add_table_state.has_unsaved_changes = true;
-            Some(AddTableFocus::InputTableName) // Keep focus here
-        }
-        // Case 4: All fields are empty
-        (false, false, false) => {
-            *command_message = "No input provided.".to_string();
     None
-        }
-    }
 }
 
-/// Handles deleting columns marked as selected in the AddTableState.
+/// Thin wrapper around AddTableState::delete_selected_items
-pub fn handle_delete_selected_columns(
+pub fn handle_delete_selected_columns(add_table_state: &mut AddTableState) -> String {
-    add_table_state: &mut AddTableState,
+    add_table_state
-) -> String {
+        .delete_selected_items()
-    let initial_count = add_table_state.columns.len();
+        .unwrap_or_else(|| "No items selected for deletion".to_string())
-    // Keep only the columns that are NOT selected
-    let initial_selected_indices: std::collections::HashSet<String> = add_table_state
-        .columns
-        .iter()
-        .filter(|col| col.selected)
-        .map(|col| col.name.clone())
-        .collect();
-    add_table_state.columns.retain(|col| !col.selected);
-    let deleted_count = initial_count - add_table_state.columns.len();
-
-    if deleted_count > 0 {
-        add_table_state.indexes.retain(|index| !initial_selected_indices.contains(&index.name));
-        add_table_state.has_unsaved_changes = true;
-        // Reset selection highlight as indices have changed
-        add_table_state.column_table_state.select(None);
-        // Optionally, select the first item if the list is not empty
-        // if !add_table_state.columns.is_empty() {
-        //     add_table_state.column_table_state.select(Some(0));
-        // }
-        add_table_state.index_table_state.select(None);
-        format!("Deleted {} selected column(s).", deleted_count)
-    } else {
-        "No columns marked for deletion.".to_string()
-    }
-}
-
-/// Prepares and sends the request to save the new table definition via gRPC.
-pub async fn handle_save_table_action(
-    grpc_client: &mut GrpcClient,
-    add_table_state: &AddTableState,
-) -> Result<String> {
-    // --- Basic Validation ---
-    if add_table_state.table_name.is_empty() {
-        return Err(anyhow!("Table name cannot be empty."));
-    }
-    if add_table_state.columns.is_empty() {
-        return Err(anyhow!("Table must have at least one column."));
-    }
-
-    // --- Prepare Proto Data ---
-    let proto_columns: Vec<ProtoColumnDefinition> = add_table_state
-        .columns
-        .iter()
-        .map(|col| ProtoColumnDefinition {
-            name: col.name.clone(),
-            field_type: col.data_type.clone(), // Assuming data_type maps directly
-        })
-        .collect();
-
-    let proto_indexes: Vec<String> = add_table_state
-        .indexes
-        .iter()
-        .filter(|idx| idx.selected) // Only include selected indexes
-        .map(|idx| idx.name.clone())
-        .collect();
-
-    let proto_links: Vec<ProtoTableLink> = add_table_state
-        .links
-        .iter()
-        .filter(|link| link.selected) // Only include selected links
-        .map(|link| ProtoTableLink {
-            linked_table_name: link.linked_table_name.clone(),
-            // Assuming 'required' maps directly, adjust if needed
-            // For now, the proto only seems to use linked_table_name based on example
-            // If your proto evolves, map link.is_required here.
-            required: false, // Set based on your proto definition/needs
-        })
-        .collect();
-
-    // --- Create Request ---
-    let request = PostTableDefinitionRequest {
-        table_name: add_table_state.table_name.clone(),
-        columns: proto_columns,
-        indexes: proto_indexes,
-        links: proto_links,
-        profile_name: add_table_state.profile_name.clone(),
-    };
-
-    debug!("Sending PostTableDefinitionRequest: {:?}", request);
-
-    // --- Call gRPC Service ---
-    match grpc_client.post_table_definition(request).await {
-        Ok(response) => {
-            if response.success {
-                Ok(format!(
-                    "Table '{}' saved successfully.",
-                    add_table_state.table_name
-                ))
-            } else {
-                // Use the SQL message from the response if available, otherwise generic error
-                let error_message = if !response.sql.is_empty() {
-                    format!("Server failed to save table: {}", response.sql)
-                } else {
-                    "Server failed to save table (unknown reason).".to_string()
-                };
-                 Err(anyhow!(error_message))
-            }
-        }
-        Err(e) => Err(anyhow!("gRPC call failed: {}", e)),
-    }
 }

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/mod.rs

@@ -5,3 +5,4 @@ pub mod nav;
 pub mod state;
 pub mod logic;
 pub mod event;
+pub mod loader;

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/state.rs

@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ use canvas::{DataProvider, AppMode};
 use canvas::FormEditor;
 use ratatui::widgets::TableState;
 use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
-use crate::movement::{move_focus, MovementAction};
 
 #[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
 pub struct ColumnDefinition {
@@ -99,23 +98,48 @@ impl AddTableState {
 
     /// Helper method to add a column from current inputs
     pub fn add_column_from_inputs(&mut self) -> Option<String> {
-        if self.column_name_input.trim().is_empty() || self.column_type_input.trim().is_empty() {
+        let table_name_in = self.table_name_input.trim().to_string();
-            return Some("Both column name and type are required".to_string());
+        let column_name_in = self.column_name_input.trim().to_string();
+        let column_type_in = self.column_type_input.trim().to_string();
+
+        // Case: "only table name" provided → set it and stay on TableName
+        if !table_name_in.is_empty() && column_name_in.is_empty() && column_type_in.is_empty() {
+            self.table_name = table_name_in;
+            self.table_name_input.clear();
+            self.table_name_cursor_pos = 0;
+            self.current_focus = AddTableFocus::InputTableName;
+            self.has_unsaved_changes = true;
+            return Some(format!("Table name set to '{}'.", self.table_name));
         }
 
-        // Check for duplicate column names
+        // Column validation
-        if self.columns.iter().any(|col| col.name == self.column_name_input.trim()) {
+        if column_name_in.is_empty() || column_type_in.is_empty() {
+            return Some("Both column name and type are required".to_string());
+        }
+        if self.columns.iter().any(|col| col.name == column_name_in) {
             return Some("Column name already exists".to_string());
         }
 
+        // If table_name input present while adding first column, apply it too
+        if !table_name_in.is_empty() {
+            self.table_name = table_name_in;
+            self.table_name_input.clear();
+            self.table_name_cursor_pos = 0;
+        }
+
         // Add the column
         self.columns.push(ColumnDefinition {
-            name: self.column_name_input.trim().to_string(),
+            name: column_name_in.clone(),
-            data_type: self.column_type_input.trim().to_string(),
+            data_type: column_type_in.clone(),
+            selected: false,
+        });
+        // Add a corresponding (unselected) index with the same name
+        self.indexes.push(IndexDefinition {
+            name: column_name_in.clone(),
             selected: false,
         });
 
-        // Clear inputs and reset focus to column name for next entry
+        // Clear column inputs and set focus for next entry
         self.column_name_input.clear();
         self.column_type_input.clear();
         self.column_name_cursor_pos = 0;
@@ -124,23 +148,33 @@ impl AddTableState {
         self.last_canvas_field = 1;
         self.has_unsaved_changes = true;
 
-        Some(format!("Column '{}' added successfully", self.columns.last().unwrap().name))
+        Some(format!("Column '{}' added successfully", column_name_in))
     }
 
     /// Helper method to delete selected items
     pub fn delete_selected_items(&mut self) -> Option<String> {
-        let mut deleted_items = Vec::new();
+        let mut deleted_items: Vec<String> = Vec::new();
 
         // Remove selected columns
-        let initial_column_count = self.columns.len();
+        let selected_col_names: std::collections::HashSet<String> = self
+            .columns
+            .iter()
+            .filter(|c| c.selected)
+            .map(|c| c.name.clone())
+            .collect();
+        if !selected_col_names.is_empty() {
             self.columns.retain(|col| {
-            if col.selected {
+                if selected_col_names.contains(&col.name) {
                     deleted_items.push(format!("column '{}'", col.name));
                     false
                 } else {
                     true
                 }
             });
+            // Also purge indexes for deleted columns
+            self.indexes
+                .retain(|idx| !selected_col_names.contains(&idx.name));
+            }        
 
         // Remove selected indexes
         let initial_index_count = self.indexes.len();
@@ -168,6 +202,8 @@ impl AddTableState {
             Some("No items selected for deletion".to_string())
         } else {
             self.has_unsaved_changes = true;
+            self.column_table_state.select(None);
+            self.index_table_state.select(None);
             Some(format!("Deleted: {}", deleted_items.join(", ")))
         }
     }
@@ -211,182 +247,11 @@ impl DataProvider for AddTableState {
     }
 }
 
-
-impl AddTableState {
-    pub fn handle_movement(&mut self, action: MovementAction) -> bool {
-        use AddTableFocus::*;
-
-        // Linear outer focus order
-        const ORDER: [AddTableFocus; 10] = [
-            InputTableName,
-            InputColumnName,
-            InputColumnType,
-            AddColumnButton,
-            ColumnsTable,
-            IndexesTable,
-            LinksTable,
-            SaveButton,
-            DeleteSelectedButton,
-            CancelButton,
-        ];
-
-        // Enter "inside" on Select from outer panes
-        match (self.current_focus, action) {
-            (ColumnsTable, MovementAction::Select) => {
-                if !self.columns.is_empty() && self.column_table_state.selected().is_none() {
-                    self.column_table_state.select(Some(0));
-                }
-                self.current_focus = InsideColumnsTable;
-                return true;
-            }
-            (IndexesTable, MovementAction::Select) => {
-                if !self.indexes.is_empty() && self.index_table_state.selected().is_none() {
-                    self.index_table_state.select(Some(0));
-                }
-                self.current_focus = InsideIndexesTable;
-                return true;
-            }
-            (LinksTable, MovementAction::Select) => {
-                if !self.links.is_empty() && self.link_table_state.selected().is_none() {
-                    self.link_table_state.select(Some(0));
-                }
-                self.current_focus = InsideLinksTable;
-                return true;
-            }
-            _ => {}
-        }
-
-        // Handle "inside" states: Up/Down/Select/Esc; block outer movement keys
-        match self.current_focus {
-            InsideColumnsTable => {
-                match action {
-                    MovementAction::Up => {
-                        if let Some(i) = self.column_table_state.selected() {
-                            let next = i.saturating_sub(1);
-                            self.column_table_state.select(Some(next));
-                        } else if !self.columns.is_empty() {
-                            self.column_table_state.select(Some(0));
-                        }
-                        return true;
-                    }
-                    MovementAction::Down => {
-                        if let Some(i) = self.column_table_state.selected() {
-                            let last = self.columns.len().saturating_sub(1);
-                            let next = if i < last { i + 1 } else { i };
-                            self.column_table_state.select(Some(next));
-                        } else if !self.columns.is_empty() {
-                            self.column_table_state.select(Some(0));
-                        }
-                        return true;
-                    }
-                    MovementAction::Select => {
-                        if let Some(i) = self.column_table_state.selected() {
-                            if let Some(col) = self.columns.get_mut(i) {
-                                col.selected = !col.selected;
-                                self.has_unsaved_changes = true;
-                            }
-                        }
-                        return true;
-                    }
-                    MovementAction::Esc => {
-                        self.column_table_state.select(None);
-                        self.current_focus = ColumnsTable;
-                        return true;
-                    }
-                    MovementAction::Next | MovementAction::Previous => return true, // block outer moves
-                    _ => {}
-                }
-            }
-            InsideIndexesTable => {
-                match action {
-                    MovementAction::Up => {
-                        if let Some(i) = self.index_table_state.selected() {
-                            let next = i.saturating_sub(1);
-                            self.index_table_state.select(Some(next));
-                        } else if !self.indexes.is_empty() {
-                            self.index_table_state.select(Some(0));
-                        }
-                        return true;
-                    }
-                    MovementAction::Down => {
-                        if let Some(i) = self.index_table_state.selected() {
-                            let last = self.indexes.len().saturating_sub(1);
-                            let next = if i < last { i + 1 } else { i };
-                            self.index_table_state.select(Some(next));
-                        } else if !self.indexes.is_empty() {
-                            self.index_table_state.select(Some(0));
-                        }
-                        return true;
-                    }
-                    MovementAction::Select => {
-                        if let Some(i) = self.index_table_state.selected() {
-                            if let Some(ix) = self.indexes.get_mut(i) {
-                                ix.selected = !ix.selected;
-                                self.has_unsaved_changes = true;
-                            }
-                        }
-                        return true;
-                    }
-                    MovementAction::Esc => {
-                        self.index_table_state.select(None);
-                        self.current_focus = IndexesTable;
-                        return true;
-                    }
-                    MovementAction::Next | MovementAction::Previous => return true, // block outer moves
-                    _ => {}
-                }
-            }
-            InsideLinksTable => {
-                match action {
-                    MovementAction::Up => {
-                        if let Some(i) = self.link_table_state.selected() {
-                            let next = i.saturating_sub(1);
-                            self.link_table_state.select(Some(next));
-                        } else if !self.links.is_empty() {
-                            self.link_table_state.select(Some(0));
-                        }
-                        return true;
-                    }
-                    MovementAction::Down => {
-                        if let Some(i) = self.link_table_state.selected() {
-                            let last = self.links.len().saturating_sub(1);
-                            let next = if i < last { i + 1 } else { i };
-                            self.link_table_state.select(Some(next));
-                        } else if !self.links.is_empty() {
-                            self.link_table_state.select(Some(0));
-                        }
-                        return true;
-                    }
-                    MovementAction::Select => {
-                        if let Some(i) = self.link_table_state.selected() {
-                            if let Some(link) = self.links.get_mut(i) {
-                                link.selected = !link.selected;
-                                self.has_unsaved_changes = true;
-                            }
-                        }
-                        return true;
-                    }
-                    MovementAction::Esc => {
-                        self.link_table_state.select(None);
-                        self.current_focus = LinksTable;
-                        return true;
-                    }
-                    MovementAction::Next | MovementAction::Previous => return true, // block outer moves
-                    _ => {}
-                }
-            }
-            _ => {}
-        }
-
-        // Default: outer navigation via helper
-        move_focus(&ORDER, &mut self.current_focus, action)
-    }
-}
-
 pub struct AddTableFormState {
     pub state: AddTableState,
     pub editor: FormEditor<AddTableState>,
     pub focus_outside_canvas: bool,
+    pub focused_button_index: usize,
 }
 
 impl std::fmt::Debug for AddTableFormState {
@@ -394,6 +259,7 @@ impl std::fmt::Debug for AddTableFormState {
         f.debug_struct("AddTableFormState")
             .field("state", &self.state)
             .field("focus_outside_canvas", &self.focus_outside_canvas)
+            .field("focused_button_index", &self.focused_button_index)
             .finish()
     }
 }
@@ -407,6 +273,7 @@ impl AddTableFormState {
             state,
             editor,
             focus_outside_canvas: false,
+            focused_button_index: 0,
         }
     }
 
@@ -416,6 +283,7 @@ impl AddTableFormState {
             state,
             editor,
             focus_outside_canvas: false,
+            focused_button_index: 0,
         }
     }
 
@@ -455,4 +323,10 @@ impl AddTableFormState {
     pub fn link_table_state(&mut self) -> &mut TableState {
         &mut self.state.link_table_state
     }
+    pub fn set_focused_button(&mut self, index: usize) {
+        self.focused_button_index = index;
+    }
+    pub fn focused_button(&self) -> usize {
+        self.focused_button_index
+    }
 }

client/src/pages/admin_panel/add_table/ui.rs

@@ -490,10 +490,11 @@ pub fn render_add_table(
         .split(bottom_buttons_area);
 
     let save_button = Paragraph::new(" Save table ")
-        .style(get_button_style(
+        .style(if add_table_state.current_focus() == AddTableFocus::SaveButton {
-            AddTableFocus::SaveButton,
+            Style::default().fg(theme.highlight).add_modifier(Modifier::BOLD)
-            add_table_state.current_focus(),
+        } else {
-        ))
+            Style::default().fg(theme.secondary)
+        })
         .alignment(Alignment::Center)
         .block(
             Block::default()
@@ -507,34 +508,36 @@ pub fn render_add_table(
     f.render_widget(save_button, bottom_button_chunks[0]);
 
     let delete_button = Paragraph::new(" Delete Selected ")
-        .style(get_button_style(
+        .style(if add_table_state.current_focus() == AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton {
-            AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton,
+            Style::default().fg(theme.highlight).add_modifier(Modifier::BOLD)
-            add_table_state.current_focus(),
+        } else {
-        ))
+            Style::default().fg(theme.secondary)
+        })
         .alignment(Alignment::Center)
         .block(
             Block::default()
                 .borders(Borders::ALL)
                 .border_type(BorderType::Rounded)
                 .border_style(get_button_border_style(
-                    add_table_state.current_focus() == AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton, // Pass bool
+                    add_table_state.current_focus() == AddTableFocus::DeleteSelectedButton,
                     theme,
                 )),
         );
     f.render_widget(delete_button, bottom_button_chunks[1]);
 
     let cancel_button = Paragraph::new(" Cancel ")
-        .style(get_button_style(
+        .style(if add_table_state.current_focus() == AddTableFocus::CancelButton {
-            AddTableFocus::CancelButton,
+            Style::default().fg(theme.highlight).add_modifier(Modifier::BOLD)
-            add_table_state.current_focus(),
+        } else {
-        ))
+            Style::default().fg(theme.secondary)
+        })
         .alignment(Alignment::Center)
         .block(
             Block::default()
                 .borders(Borders::ALL)
                 .border_type(BorderType::Rounded)
                 .border_style(get_button_border_style(
-                    add_table_state.current_focus() == AddTableFocus::CancelButton, // Pass bool
+                    add_table_state.current_focus() == AddTableFocus::CancelButton,
                     theme,
                 )),
         );

client/src/pages/intro/logic.rs

@@ -67,9 +67,6 @@ pub fn handle_intro_selection(
         }
         3 => {
             buffer_state.update_history(AppView::Register);
-            // Register view requires focus reset
-            app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
-            app_state.focused_button_index = 0;
         }
         _ => return,
     }

client/src/pages/intro/state.rs

@@ -3,23 +3,27 @@ use crate::movement::MovementAction;
 
 #[derive(Default, Clone, Debug)]
 pub struct IntroState {
-    pub selected_option: usize,
+    pub focus_outside_canvas: bool,
+    pub focused_button_index: usize,
 }
 
 impl IntroState {
     pub fn new() -> Self {
-        Self::default()
+        Self {
+            focus_outside_canvas: true,
+            focused_button_index: 0,
+        }
     }
 
     pub fn next_option(&mut self) {
-        if self.selected_option < 3 {
+        if self.focused_button_index < 3 {
-            self.selected_option += 1;
+            self.focused_button_index += 1;
         }
     }
 
     pub fn previous_option(&mut self) {
-        if self.selected_option > 0 {
+        if self.focused_button_index > 0 {
-             self.selected_option -= 1
+            self.focused_button_index -= 1;
         }
     }
 }

client/src/pages/intro/ui.rs

@@ -56,7 +56,8 @@ pub fn render_intro(f: &mut Frame, intro_state: &IntroState, area: Rect, theme:
 
     let buttons = ["Continue", "Admin", "Login", "Register"];
     for (i, &text) in buttons.iter().enumerate() {
-        render_button(f, button_area[i], text, intro_state.selected_option == i, theme);
+        let active = intro_state.focused_button_index == i;
+        render_button(f, button_area[i], text, active, theme);
     }
 }
 

client/src/pages/login/event.rs

@@ -26,7 +26,6 @@ pub fn handle_login_event(
                 && modifiers.is_empty()
         {
             login_page.focus_outside_canvas = false;
-            app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false; // 🔑 keep global in sync
             login_page.editor.set_mode(CanvasMode::ReadOnly);
             return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
         }
@@ -43,9 +42,7 @@ pub fn handle_login_event(
                 )
             {
                 login_page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
-                login_page.focused_button_index = 0; // focus "Login" button
+                login_page.focused_button_index = 0;
-                app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = true;
-                app_state.focused_button_index = 0;
                 login_page.editor.set_mode(CanvasMode::ReadOnly);
                 return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Focus moved to buttons".into()));
             }

client/src/pages/login/logic.rs

@@ -125,9 +125,6 @@ pub async fn back_to_main(
     buffer_state.close_active_buffer();
     buffer_state.update_history(AppView::Intro);
 
-    app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
-    app_state.focused_button_index = 0;
-
     "Returned to main menu".to_string()
 }
 

client/src/pages/login/ui.rs

@@ -80,11 +80,8 @@ pub fn render_login(
 
     // Login Button
     let login_button_index = 0;
-    let login_active = if login_page.focus_outside_canvas {
+    let login_active = login_page.focus_outside_canvas
-        app_state.focused_button_index == login_button_index
+        && login_page.focused_button_index == login_button_index;
-    } else {
-        false
-    };
     let mut login_style = Style::default().fg(theme.fg);
     let mut login_border = Style::default().fg(theme.border);
     if login_active {
@@ -107,11 +104,8 @@ pub fn render_login(
 
     // Return Button
     let return_button_index = 1;
-    let return_active = if app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas {
+    let return_active = login_page.focus_outside_canvas
-        app_state.focused_button_index == return_button_index
+        && login_page.focused_button_index == return_button_index;
-    } else {
-        false
-    };
     let mut return_style = Style::default().fg(theme.fg);
     let mut return_border = Style::default().fg(theme.border);
     if return_active {

client/src/pages/register/event.rs

@@ -28,8 +28,6 @@ pub fn handle_register_event(
             && modifiers.is_empty()
         {
             register_page.focus_outside_canvas = false;
-            // Keep global in sync for now (cursor styling elsewhere still reads it)
-            app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
             register_page.editor.set_mode(CanvasMode::ReadOnly);
             return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok(String::new()));
         }
@@ -47,9 +45,6 @@ pub fn handle_register_event(
             {
                 register_page.focus_outside_canvas = true;
                 register_page.focused_button_index = 0; // focus "Register" button
-                // Keep global in sync for now
-                app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = true;
-                app_state.focused_button_index = 0;
                 register_page.editor.set_mode(CanvasMode::ReadOnly);
                 return Ok(EventOutcome::Ok("Focus moved to buttons".into()));
             }

client/src/pages/register/logic.rs

@@ -56,8 +56,6 @@ pub async fn back_to_login(
     // Reset focus state
     register_state.focus_outside_canvas = false;
     register_state.focused_button_index = 0;
-    app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
-    app_state.focused_button_index = 0;
 
     "Returned to main menu".to_string()
 }

client/src/search/event.rs

@@ -106,7 +106,6 @@ pub async fn handle_search_palette_event(
     if should_close {
         app_state.search_state = None;
         app_state.ui.show_search_palette = false;
-        app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
     }
 
     Ok(outcome_message)

client/src/state/app/state.rs

@@ -28,7 +28,6 @@ pub struct UiState {
     pub show_login: bool,
     pub show_register: bool,
     pub show_search_palette: bool,
-    pub focus_outside_canvas: bool,
     pub dialog: DialogState,
 }
 
@@ -52,7 +51,6 @@ pub struct AppState {
     // NEW: The "Rulebook" cache. We use Arc for efficient sharing.
     pub schema_cache: HashMap<String, Arc<TableStructureResponse>>,
 
-    pub focused_button_index: usize,
     pub pending_table_structure_fetch: Option<(String, String)>,
 
     pub search_state: Option<SearchState>,
@@ -77,7 +75,6 @@ impl AppState {
             current_view_table_name: None,
             current_mode: AppMode::General,
             schema_cache: HashMap::new(), // NEW: Initialize the cache
-            focused_button_index: 0,
             pending_table_structure_fetch: None,
             search_state: None,
             ui: UiState::default(),
@@ -166,8 +163,7 @@ impl Default for UiState {
             show_login: false,
             show_register: false,
             show_buffer_list: true,
-            show_search_palette: false, // ADDED
+            show_search_palette: false,
-            focus_outside_canvas: false,
             dialog: DialogState::default(),
         }
     }

client/src/tui/functions/common/logout.rs

@@ -20,17 +20,12 @@ pub fn logout(
     // Delete stored auth data
     if let Err(e) = delete_auth_data() {
         error!("Failed to delete stored auth data: {}", e);
-        // Continue anyway - user is logged out in memory
     }
 
     // Navigate to intro screen
     buffer_state.history = vec![AppView::Intro];
     buffer_state.active_index = 0;
 
-    // Reset UI state
-    app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas = false;
-    app_state.focused_button_index = 0;
-    
     // Hide any open dialogs
     app_state.hide_dialog();
 
@@ -39,7 +34,7 @@ pub fn logout(
         "Logged Out",
         "You have been successfully logged out.",
         vec!["OK".to_string()],
-        DialogPurpose::LoginSuccess, // Reuse or create a new purpose
+        DialogPurpose::LoginSuccess,
     );
 
     info!("User logged out successfully.");

client/src/ui/handlers/ui.rs

@@ -227,8 +227,17 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
                     || app_state.ui.show_search_palette
                     || event_handler.navigation_state.active;
                 if !overlay_active {
+                    let inside_canvas = match &router.current {
+                        Page::Form(_) => true,
+                        Page::Login(state) => !state.focus_outside_canvas,
+                        Page::Register(state) => !state.focus_outside_canvas,
+                        Page::AddTable(state) => !state.focus_outside_canvas,
+                        Page::AddLogic(state) => !state.focus_outside_canvas,
+                        _ => false,
+                    };
+
+                    if inside_canvas {
                         if let Page::Form(path) = &router.current {
-                        if !app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas {
                             if let Some(editor) = app_state.editor_for_path(path) {
                                 match editor.handle_key_event(*key_event) {
                                     KeyEventOutcome::Consumed(Some(msg)) => {
@@ -366,7 +375,9 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
                             vec!["OK".to_string()],
                             DialogPurpose::SaveTableSuccess,
                         );
-                        admin_state.add_table_state.has_unsaved_changes = false;
+                        if let Page::AddTable(page) = &mut router.current {
+                            page.state.has_unsaved_changes = false;
+                        }
                     }
                     Err(e) => {
                         event_handler.command_message = format!("Save failed: {}", e);
@@ -426,14 +437,11 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
                     router.navigate(Page::Admin(admin_state.clone()));
                 }
                 AppView::AddTable => {
-                    if let Page::AddTable(_) = &router.current {
+                    if let Page::AddTable(page) = &mut router.current {
-                    } else {
+                        // Ensure keymap is set once (same as AddLogic)
-                        let mut page =
-                            add_table::state::AddTableFormState::from_state(
-                                admin_state.add_table_state.clone(),
-                            );
                         page.editor.set_keymap(config.build_canvas_keymap());
-                        router.navigate(Page::AddTable(page));
+                    } else {
+                        // Page is created by admin navigation (Button2). No-op here.
                     }
                 }
                 AppView::AddLogic => {
@@ -634,7 +642,15 @@ pub async fn run_ui() -> Result<()> {
 
             match current_mode {
                 AppMode::General => {
-                    if app_state.ui.focus_outside_canvas {
+                    let outside_canvas = match &router.current {
+                        Page::Login(state) => state.focus_outside_canvas,
+                        Page::Register(state) => state.focus_outside_canvas,
+                        Page::AddTable(state) => state.focus_outside_canvas,
+                        Page::AddLogic(state) => state.focus_outside_canvas,
+                        _ => false, // Form and Admin don’t use this flag
+                    };
+
+                    if outside_canvas {
                         // Outside canvas → app decides
                         terminal.set_cursor_style(SetCursorStyle::SteadyUnderScore)?;
                         terminal.show_cursor()?;