Is there documentation available or is it possible to write custom code in Webflow to reference a specific CMS ID within a function triggered by clicking a button within a CMS div?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, in Webflow, there is documentation available on how to write custom code to reference a specific CMS ID within a function triggered by clicking a button within a CMS div. Webflow allows you to tap into the power of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to customize your site further.

To achieve this, you can follow these steps:

  1. Create a CMS Collection: First, create a CMS Collection in the Webflow Designer. Add fields to the Collection that you want to reference in your custom code.

  2. Set up CMS elements: Add CMS elements to your page using the Collection you just created. Make sure to bind the CMS fields to the appropriate elements on the page.

  3. Add a button with a click trigger: Place a button element inside the CMS Collection div. Set up an interaction on the button to trigger the desired function. This interaction will be responsible for executing your custom code.

  4. Add custom code: Go to the Webflow Designer and click on the Page Settings icon in the top-left corner. Then, click on the Custom Code tab. In the Head Code section, you can add your custom JavaScript code.

  5. Reference the CMS ID: In your custom JavaScript code, write a function that will be triggered when the button in the CMS div is clicked. Within the function, you can reference the specific CMS ID using the unique class or ID associated with that CMS item.

    For example, if each CMS item has a unique ID that you want to reference, you can use the following code:

    ```javascript
    $('.my-button-class').on('click', function() {
    var cmsID = $(this).closest('.cms-item-class').attr('id');
    // perform actions using the CMS ID
    });
    ```

    In this code, my-button-class represents the class of the button element, and cms-item-class represents the class of the CMS item container. The attr('id') function retrieves the ID of the closest CMS item container.

  6. Perform actions: With the CMS ID referenced in your custom code, you can perform any desired actions, such as displaying additional information, modifying styles, or updating other elements on the page.

By following these steps and writing custom code in Webflow, you can reference a specific CMS ID within a function triggered by clicking a button within a CMS div.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I write custom code in Webflow?
  2. What are CMS Collections in Webflow?
  3. How can I use custom JavaScript code to interact with my Webflow CMS?