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Data Models

The "Data Models" feature in the FRAMR Directory module allows you to create your own structured content types – known as data models. With these, you define which information should be captured for specific entries, such as people, products, or locations. You can add any fields you need, such as text inputs, images, categories, links, or map positions, and customize the structure to fit your needs. These data models can then be used to enter, display, and link content in the navigation menu – flexibly and precisely tailored to your specific use case.

To open the data manager, navigate to the desired group and click on "Data Manager."

To add a new data model, click on "New model" in the list.

A new window will now open where you can assign a title to the model and add any properties you like — for example, name, department, description, location, cover image, and many more. This allows you to define which information should be collected later for the entries of this model.

For each property in the data model, several settings are available:

Type: Define the data type to be used in the field — e.g., text, number, email, phone number, QR code, image, etc.

Column: Specify which column the property should occupy in the frontend — this affects how it is displayed in the directory.

Label: Enter the visible name of the field here. This will appear as the field title when data is being entered or displayed. It helps users of your directory understand what kind of data the field represents.

Visibility: Choose in which areas (e.g., search, detail view, list view) the property should be visible to users. This allows you to control exactly where and how information is displayed.

The "Title" field is the name of the data model under which it is displayed and managed in the backend. It helps you clearly identify different models — for example, "Employees," "Locations," or "Devices."

The "Sorting" function in the data model determines the default order in which entries should be displayed. You can choose from all available properties of the model — for example, by name, department, or location — as well as by the model’s own index or creation date. For each choice, you can also specify whether the sorting should be ascending (A–Z, 1–9) or descending (Z–A, 9–1). This way, you maintain a clear and logical arrangement of your data.

Add as many properties as you need for your data model, then click "Save" at the bottom to create and apply the model.

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