How can I create filter buttons on top of styled events in Webflow CMS?

To create filter buttons on top of styled events in Webflow CMS, you can follow these steps:

1. Set up your CMS Collection: Create a collection in Webflow CMS that will store your events. Set up the necessary fields, such as event title, date, description, and any other relevant information.

2. Design your event template: Create a CMS template for your events. Use dynamic elements to display the event information from your CMS Collection. Style the event template according to your design preferences, adding any necessary elements like images, descriptions, and dates.

3. Create filter buttons: Determine the categories or tags you want to use for filtering your events. For example, if you have events categorized by topic, you might have buttons for "Workshops," "Conferences," and "Meetups."

a. Add a new Collection List to your page: Drag a Collection List element onto your page where you want the filter buttons to appear.

b. Connect the Collection List to your CMS Collection: In the Collection List settings, select the CMS Collection you created earlier.

c. Create a reference field for your categories: In your CMS Collection, create a "Categories" field (could be a multi-reference or multi-select field) and associate it with the appropriate categories for each event.

d. Style the Collection List: Design the Collection List however you like, considering the style and layout of your filter buttons.

e. Add filter buttons: Inside the Collection List, add buttons or links that correspond to each category you want to filter by. You can design these as regular buttons or animated elements.

f. Add interactions and filters: Select each button or link and create an interaction for each. Set the interaction to filter the Collection List based on the chosen category. For example, if the user clicks the "Workshops" button, the interaction might filter the events to show only the events with the "Workshops" category.

4. Apply the filters to the Collection List: In the Collection List settings, enable the filtering option and choose the field that corresponds to your categories (e.g., "Categories"). This will ensure that the filter buttons affect which events are displayed.

5. Preview and refine: Preview your website to test the functionality of the filter buttons. Make adjustments to the design, interaction, or filtering options as needed until you achieve the desired result.

By following these steps, you can create filter buttons on top of styled events in Webflow CMS, allowing users to sort and view events based on their preferences or chosen categories.