How do I make these 6 filter groups in Webflow using Finsweet Visual Script Writer for CMS Library?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To create 6 filter groups in Webflow using Finsweet Visual Script Writer for CMS Library, follow these steps:

  1. Install the Finsweet Visual Script Writer for CMS Library by following the installation instructions provided by Finsweet.

  2. After installation, open your Webflow project and navigate to the page where you want to add the filter groups.

  3. Drag and drop a "Collection List" element onto the page. This will be the container for your filter groups.

  4. Double-click the Collection List element to open its settings panel on the right-hand side of the Webflow Designer.

  5. In the settings panel, click on the "Settings" tab and select the collection you want to display in the filter groups from the "Collection" dropdown menu.

  6. Customize the design of your filter groups by adding elements inside the Collection List. Each element will represent a filter group.

  7. Within each filter group element, add elements such as dropdowns, checkboxes, or radio buttons to allow users to select filtering options.

  8. Double-click on each form element and configure its choices or options to match the filtering options you want to provide. You can use dynamic values from your collection or static values.

  9. Apply the necessary interactions and animations to create a dynamic user experience. For example, you can use interactions to show or hide items based on the selected filtering options.

  10. Customize the display of the filtered items by styling the Collection List Item element. You can use conditional visibility settings or Webflow's built-in filtering capabilities to show or hide items based on the selected filter options.

  11. Test the functionality of your filter groups by previewing the page and selecting different filter options to see the filtering in action.

By following these steps, you can create 6 filter groups in Webflow using Finsweet Visual Script Writer for CMS Library. This powerful tool simplifies the process of creating complex filtering systems in Webflow and allows you to create customized filter groups with ease.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I install the Finsweet Visual Script Writer for CMS Library in Webflow?
  2. Can I use Finsweet Visual Script Writer for CMS Library to create filter groups for multiple collections?
  3. How can I customize the design of my filter groups in Webflow using Finsweet Visual Script Writer for CMS Library?