Collections

The Collections page showcases curated groups of Objects, each with a main image and links to related records.

Ideal for visual storytelling, this module supports featured images, descriptive notes, and direct access to object sets. Its flexible layout, customizable banner, and prominent headline text make it a popular choice for homepages.

How to Use

1. Go to Modules and Pages > Collections > Edit.

2. Navigate between configuration tabs:

   • General – set up banners and layout.

   • Banner Text – add headlines, intros, and captions.

   • Collection Index – control how collection tiles appear.

   • Collection Details – determine what's shown on each collection's detail page.

   • Collection Objects – configure object sorting and linking.

3. Upload banner images and banner text.

4. Click Save to apply settings.

Details and Options

✅ General

• Enable Page Activates the Collections landing page.

Banner

• Enable Banner Displays a banner above the grid of collections—ideal for homepage use.

• Banner Image Choose or upload a full-width image to visually introduce the page.

• Collections Banner All Works Link Adds a link below the banner to view all objects across all collections.

• Hero Centered / Intro Position Y / Hero Height Fine-tune the position, alignment, and height of the banner content.

• Hero Layout

  • Contained: Limits content width.

  • Full Width: Spans edge to edge.

  • Background: Places image behind text for immersive effect.

Banner Text

Supports multilingual WYSIWYG editing for:

• Headline – Main title over the banner (e.g., “Explore Our Collections”).

• Intro Text – Short paragraph beneath the headline.

• Banner Image Caption – Optional credit or description below the banner.

Collection Index

Controls the grid view of all available collections:

• Display Object Count Shows how many objects are linked to each collection.

• Show Collection Image from Objects Shows the image assigned to the Collection.

• Use Pagination / Collections per Page Controls number of collections per page.

• Grid Columns per Screen Size Configure responsive behavior for mobile to desktop.

• Sort Collections By Options: Alphabetical, Recent, Custom Position. (Custom requires manual drag/drop ordering.)

Collection Details

Defines layout for individual collection pages:

• Detail Page Only with Notes Hides the detail page if the collection doesn’t include notes.

• Show Collection Highlights Allows selected objects to be featured separately.

• Highlight Objects Count Number of highlights shown, separate from the full list.

Collection Objects

Manages how linked objects display within each collection:

• Sort Objects by Collection Default sort order for related objects (e.g., Date, Title).

• Collection Notes Display Shows Collection Notes, if available, above Collection Objects Results.

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Tips or Notes

• Homepage Usage: Many sites use Collections as the homepage because of its banner, intro text, and tile-based layout.

• Curatorial Design: Use high-quality primary images and concise notes to make each collection stand out.

• Collection-Object Link: Only Objects can be included in collections.

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Related Features

• Objects Module: The source for all collection content.

• Display and Appearance > Result Pages: Adjusts tile aesthetics and spacing.

• Field Configuration: Controls metadata display for titles, notes, and object links.