Properties inside BCMS

Properties (or how some call them inputs) are the smallest piece of in the BCMS ecosystem
(property / group / widget / template). Using different kinds of properties, you create desired data structure for your Entries.

Properties are the foundation of every BCMS functionality. There are more and more properties with every new BCMS version, to empower you and your teams. Here's the list of available properties in BCMS:

String

Accepts any character. Shows in the entry editor as a regular text input. Can be an Array. If selected to be Required, you can't save the entry without populating this text input.

Rich text

Text with options for headings (H1, H2...), bold, italic, links, lists... Can be an Array. If selected to be Required, you can't save the entry without populating this rich text input.

Number

Accepts any real number. In entry editor, shows as regular number input. Can be an Array. If selected to be Required, you can't save the entry without populating this number input.

Date

In entry editor, shows as a date picker. Returns value in milliseconds. Can be an Array. If selected to be Required, you can't save the entry without populating this date input.

Boolean

In entry editor, shows as a toggle input. Returns true/false value. For example, you can use this to make a blog article featured. Can be an Array. If selected to be Required, you can't save the entry without checking this input.

Enumeration

Pre-defined list of choices. In the entry editor, shows as a drop-down select element. For example, you can use Enumeration to allow content editors to select a category from a pre-defined list of content categories. If selected to be Required, you can't save the entry without selecting an enumeration option.

Media

In Entry editor, media picker allows you to select a file from the BCMS media manager. You can also upload files there directly. Can be an Array. If selected to be Required, you can't save the entry without selecting a file in this file picker.

Group Pointer

Group pointer allows you to display a previosuly create group of inputs, in the entry editor. Learn more about working with Groups. Can be an Array. If selected to be Required, you can't save the entry without adding the group to it.

Entry Pointer

Entry pointer allows you to display a list of entries in a drop-down menu. For example, you can create a Recommended next article Entry pointer, that points to the Blog template. In entry editor, you'll now be able to select a previously created blog post. It can be an Array, which will let you select multiple entries. If selected to be Required, you can't save the entry without selecting an entry.

Color picker

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