Add a Geolocation Field to a Content Type

This article will show you how to add the Geolocation field to a Content Type in the HCMS.

Who can use this feature?

Owner | Developer | Publisher | Author (submit for approval)  

Instructions

1. Navigate to Content Types on the left-hand side and select your desired Content Type

2. Click Add Field

3. Select Geolocation

4. Add the Field Name

   Note: The field name can only contain letters with no spaces and cannot be changed. The display name can be edited in the Label section.

5. Select Create and edit field

6. Configure Common fields

   • Name (non-editable): Name of the field in the API response

   • Label: Define the display name for the field for documentation and user interfaces

   • Hints: Define some hints for the user and editor for the field for documentation and user interfaces

   • Tags: Add tags to annotate your field for automation processes

7. Configure Validation fields

   Note: You must select State and/or ZIP fields under Editing for State and ZIP code patterns/messages to activate. This ensures that the user enters the correct State and/or ZIP code.

   • Required: Check to indicate the Geolocation field as required

   • State Pattern: Add Regex pattern

   • State Pattern Message: Add a message

   • ZIP Code Pattern: Add Regex Pattern

   • ZIP Code Pattern Message: Add a message

8. Configure Editing fields

   • Editor URL: Add a URL to your plugin if you use a custom editor

   • Editor: Choose Map or No Map (display or do not display map)

   • Display Fields: Select which fields to display (Address 1, Address 2, City, State, ZIP Code)

9. Click Save and close