Configuring Fields and Other Settings

The following is the documentation for configuring fields and other settings for a newly created content type:

1. Accessing Content Type Details: After creating a content type, a list of all available content types will be displayed. Click on the recently created content type to open its details.
2. Tabs Overview: By default, there will be two tabs: “Details” and “Fields”. The “Details” tab displays the basic information about the content type, such as its name, slug, and navigation position.
3. Configuring Fields: The “Fields” tab is where you can configure the fields for the content type. Click on the “Add Field” button to add a new field. You can choose from various field types such as text, number, date, image, and more. Each field type has its own settings, including:
   • Label
   • Help text
   • Default value
   • Validation rules
   Additionally, for each field, you can choose whether you want to show this field's value on the content list when the user is creating content by ticking the 'show on list' field. This option provides more control over which fields are displayed to the user while managing content.
4. Adding Fields to Field Groups: To add a field to a field group, click the “Add Field” button next to the field group name. A modal form will appear where you can select the field type (text, email, number, textarea, rich text, dropdown, or media) and configure the field name and minimal validation rules.
5. Reordering Fields: You can reorder the fields by dragging and dropping them into the desired position.
6. Configuring Meta Fields: If you checked the “Has Meta” checkbox while creating the content type, there will be an additional tab called “Meta Fields.” This is where you can configure the global meta fields for the content type. These meta fields will be displayed when accessing the collection API of the content type.
7. Saving Changes: After making all the necessary changes, click the “Save” button to save the field group and any associated fields.
8. Creating Content: You can now create content for the newly created content type by going to the “Content” section of the CMS and selecting the content type. The fields and meta fields that you have configured will be displayed in the content creation form.