Tool
Collection fields create reference
The Collection Fields Create Reference tool by Webflow enables users to seamlessly create new reference fields in CMS collections, linking items from one collection to another to enhance data organization and relational content management.
Features
- Create reference or multi-reference fields within CMS collections.
- Specify unique identifiers for collections and fields to ensure precise linking.
- Set field properties such as editable status and requirement enforcement.
- Add descriptive display names and help texts for better user guidance.
- Link fields directly to referenced collections via metadata for dynamic content management.
Benefits
- Streamlines content management by allowing relational linking between collections.
- Improves website data structure and consistency through connected CMS fields.
- Enhances flexibility in designing complex content relationships without coding.
- Facilitates better content discoverability and SEO through structured references.
- Saves development time and reduces errors with configurable field properties.
Description
Create a new reference field in a CMS collection that links to items in another collection.
Parameters
2 parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| collection_idrequired | string | Unique identifier for the Collection. |
| requestrequired | object | — |