How can I automatically create CMS Sliders for every collection in Webflow using Finsweet?
Published on
September 22, 2023
To automatically create CMS sliders for every collection in Webflow using Finsweet, follow these steps:
- Install the Finsweet CMS Library:
- Go to the Finsweet website and download the CMS Library ZIP file.
- Extract the files from the ZIP and upload them to your Webflow project's assets.
- Link the required stylesheet to your project by adding the following code to the
<head>tag of your project's custom code area:
``` \`\`\`
- Create a CMS Collection and add your desired fields:
- In the Webflow Designer, go to the CMS Collections panel and create a new Collection.
- Customize the Collection by adding the fields you want to use in your sliders.
- Publish the Collection.
- Insert the Finsweet Slider component:
- Add a new Collection List on the page where you want to display the sliders.
- Bind the Collection List to the desired CMS Collection.
- Inside the Collection List, add a Div Block or a Section where you want the slider to appear.
- Give the Div Block or the Section a class name and make sure the class name is unique.
- Configure the Finsweet Slider:
- Go to the Webflow Designer's "Custom Code" area of your project settings.
- Add a new
<script>tag and paste the following code inside it:
```javascript
if (window.finsweet && window.finsweet.cmsSlider) {
window.finsweet.cmsSlider.init(".your-slider-class");
}
```
Remember to replace ".your-slider-class" with the class name you assigned to your Div Block or Section.
- Style and customize the slider:
- Use the Webflow Designer to style and adjust the slider's appearance, transitions, and other properties.
- You can also refer to Finsweet's documentation for further customization options and examples.
- Publish your changes and test the slider:
- Once you're done styling and customizing the slider, publish your project.
- Open the live website to test if the CMS sliders are automatically creating for each collection item.
Using Finsweet, you can automate the creation of CMS sliders for every collection in Webflow, allowing you to easily showcase your dynamic content with a visually appealing slider.
Additional Questions
- How do I install the Finsweet CMS Library in Webflow?
- Can I customize the appearance and behavior of the CMS sliders created with Finsweet?
- What other functionalities does Finsweet offer for Webflow CMS collections?
