Creating & Accessing Collections

A Guide to Creating and Accessing Collections on TextileCloud™: Streamlining Asset Organization and Management.

Introduction

Collections are a core feature of TextileCloud™, enabling users to organize and manage assets efficiently. This Knowledge Base article walks you through the process of creating and accessing collections on the platform, helping you keep your projects and resources well-organized and easily accessible.


Why You Should Create Collections:

  • Create collections tailored to specific needs, such as fabric materials, seasonal themes, or client requests, for optimal asset management and organization.
  • Effortlessly share these collections with internal teams and external partners, including suppliers and clients, to streamline collaboration and communication.
  • Showcase your assets with stunning online catalogs and present them to a global audience.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Collection

  1. Go to Workspace, and click on the [+Create New Collection] button.
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  2. Fill in the collection details:

  • Collection Name: Assign a unique and descriptive name to your collection.
  • Banner Image: Select an image that visually represents the collection (PDF format, with a maximum file size of 20 MB).
  • Description: Provide a brief explanation or overview of the collection's contents.

3. After entering the necessary information, click the [Create] button to complete the creation process.


Accessing Collections

  1. Viewing Collections:

    • Once created, your new collection will appear alongside your existing collections in the Workspace, offering an easy and efficient way to navigate between them.
  2. Quick Overview of Collections:

    • Rollover Feature: Hover over a collection card to see a quick summary, including the number of assets it contains.
    • This feature provides a convenient snapshot of your collection’s contents without the need to open it.
  3. Accessing a Specific Collection:

    • To explore a particular collection and view its detailed contents, simply click on the collection.
  • You can learn how to add assets to a collection by reading this article.
  • You can also share your collection by following the steps in this article.

Conclusion

Creating and accessing collections on TextileCloud™ is designed to be a user-friendly process, improving the efficiency of managing and organizing your digital assets. Whether you're handling a large volume of resources or categorizing them for specific projects, these steps will help you maintain an organized and productive workflow. If you need additional guidance or have any questions about collections, the Frontier support team is always here to help at support@frontier.cool.