There are two types of way to group choices:
- Grouping layers: for example if a same part has several sub parts with individual layers, while still being independent.
- Grouping choices within a single layer: used when choices need to be categorised within a single layer.
Grouping choices within a single layer
There are two methods to group layers.
Method 1:
- Select the layers you wish to group
- Then in the multiple selection menu, select “Create a group with the selected items”, after having typed a group name
Method 2:
- Add a new layer
- Change the layer type to Group
- Drag and drop any layer you wish to be part of the group in the new drop zone.
Grouping choices within a single layer
When dealing with many choices, it can be beneficial to group them under “categories”.
The group option is designed for this.
- To create a group, go to Content (1), and create a new choice in the desired layer.
- Then enable the option “Use as group” (2).
- A drop zone will appear under the current choice, in which you can drag the desired choices (3).
- Once you have added the choices under the desired categories, they will appear in the front end categorised:
