How can I connect a CMS multi-image field with a lightbox in Webflow, specifically for creating separate "before" and "after" lightbox galleries using filters?
To connect a CMS multi-image field with a lightbox in Webflow, and create separate "before" and "after" lightbox galleries using filters, you'll need to follow these steps:
1. Set up your CMS collection: Create a new CMS collection and add a multi-image field to it, where you can upload "before" and "after" images. Make sure you properly structure your CMS collection with other necessary fields for filtering and categorization.
2. Design your lightbox structure: Create a new lightbox element on your page to display the images. You can either use a pre-designed lightbox component from the Webflow library or build your own using various elements like modals and interactions.
3. Link your lightbox to CMS collection: Connect your lightbox element to the CMS collection by binding the images to the lightbox. To do this, click on the lightbox element, navigate to the settings panel (right-side panel), and select the dynamic field under "Images". Choose the multi-image field from your CMS collection as the source.
4. Set up before and after filters: To create separate "before" and "after" lightbox galleries using filters, you need to add a category or tag field in your CMS collection to differentiate between them. You can use dropdown fields or multi-reference fields for this purpose.
5. Create filter buttons: Design filter buttons using link blocks or buttons that represent your categories or tags (e.g., "Before", "After"). Add interactions to these buttons to filter the images according to the selection.
6. Set up filtering interactions: Set up filtering interactions to show or hide images based on the selected category or tags. You can use the built-in Webflow Interactions or custom code if needed. When a filter button is clicked, trigger an interaction that filters the CMS items by the selected category or tag.
7. Update Lightbox Data Source: To ensure that the lightbox displays the filtered images, you'll need to update the lightbox's data source when a filter is applied. Use interactions or custom code to dynamically update the images bound to the lightbox based on the selected filter.
8. Test and publish: Preview and test your lightbox with the filter functionality in the Webflow Designer to see if everything is working as expected. Once you're satisfied, publish your site to make it live.
By following these steps, you'll be able to connect a CMS multi-image field with a lightbox in Webflow and create separate "before" and "after" lightbox galleries using filters. This setup allows you to easily manage and display your images from the CMS, providing an interactive user experience for your visitors.