Working with the Connect Image Panel

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You can connect an Image to a dataset to display images in your collection.

If you are not yet in the Connect Image panel, select the image and click the Connect to Data iconto open it. 
Connect a dataset
Select the dataset from the dropdown that you want to connect your Image to. 

Connection Options

For each of the connection options, you can connect to an existing database collection field as described below, or you can add a new field to your collection. Select Add a new collection field from the dropdown and then define the Field Name and Field Type. This adds a new field to your collection and automatically connects it.
Image source connects to
Click the dropdown to select the Image field whose content you want your image to display.

Alt text connects to
Click the dropdown to select the field whose content you want to use as the alt text for your image. You can select text, number, and date fields.

Tooltip connects to
Click the dropdown to select the field whose content you want to use as the tooltip for your image. You can select text, number, and date fields.

Link connects to
Select what happens when the image is clicked.
  • Dataset Actions
    Dataset action options are useful when you have elements on your page that are set up to either display collection content or capture user input. 
  • Dynamic Pages
    Link to a dynamic item or category page that includes the current dataset item.
  • Fields
    Link to a URL or document field in your collection. If you link to a URL field, that page is opened in a new tab. If you link to a document field, the document stored in the field is downloaded to your visitor's device.

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