How can I add preloaded images as options for users to select or add in Webflow CMS for different produce varieties?
TL;DR
- Create a "Produce Varieties" CMS collection with image and name fields.
- Add Reference or Multi-Reference fields in your main CMS to link to this collection.
- Use Collection Lists to display selected images in your design, and implement custom code or third-party tools for user-driven selections in forms.
To allow users to select from preloaded images (like different produce varieties) in Webflow CMS, you'll need to set up a CMS collection and use the CMS editor or custom code to manage and display these options.
1. Set Up a Collection for Produce Varieties
- Go to your Webflow project and create a CMS Collection, e.g., “Produce Varieties.”
- Add relevant fields:
- Name (Plain Text)
- Image (Image field to upload your preloaded image)
- Any additional fields like description or type
2. Create a Reference Field in Main CMS Collection
- In the CMS where users will be selecting produce (e.g., “Orders” or “User Selections”), add a Reference or Multi-Reference Field pointing to the “Produce Varieties” collection.
- Use Reference if users can select one item, or Multi-Reference if they can select multiple.
3. Use Webflow CMS Editor or Logic (if applicable)
- In the Webflow Editor, you or your collaborators can choose which produce varieties to associate with each CMS item.
- If you're using Webflow Logic or external automation, you can automate selections from preloaded items.
4. Style the Display on the Front-End
- In your page design, use a Collection List bound to the produce field (reference or multi-reference).
- Inside the Collection List, add an Image element connected to the image field from “Produce Varieties.”
- This will dynamically display the preloaded images selected for each main CMS item.
5. (Optional) Enable Form-Based Selection with Custom Code or Third-Party Tools
Webflow CMS doesn't support direct user-generated selection from CMS items out-of-the-box (e.g., in a form), but you can:
- Use a form with custom dropdowns or image selectors, populated via JavaScript from the CMS via the Webflow API or JSON embed.
- Alternatively, use tools like Memberstack, Jetboost, or custom code to dynamically query/display image options from CMS items and allow user selection.
Summary
To allow users to choose from preloaded image options in Webflow CMS, store the images in a dedicated "Produce Varieties" collection, use Reference or Multi-Reference fields to link to them, and display selections dynamically through Collection Lists. For front-end user interaction (form selection), custom code or third-party integrations are required.