Field Groups

AC Custom Fields provides powerful organisation features that allow you to structure and manage your custom fields efficiently.

AC Custom Fields - Field Groups

Understanding Field Groups

Field groups are collections of related fields that are managed and displayed together. They help organise your custom fields into logical sections, making them easier to manage and more intuitive for customers to complete.

Creating and Managing Field Groups

Group Creation / Editing

Create organised collections of related fields:

• Group Name: The label that appears above the group of fields on the product page.

• Group Description: The description that appears above the group of fields on the product page.

• Group Wrapper: Whether to display a border with group title that surrounds the field group on the product page.

• Group Title Alignment:The alignment of the group title on the product page.

Group Structure

Organise fields within groups:

• Field Order: Arrange fields in a logical sequence

• Required vs. Optional Sections: Separate mandatory fields from optional ones

Group Display Options

Visibility Settings

Manage when and how groups appear:

• Always Visible: Groups that are always shown

• Conditional Display: Show groups based on specific conditions

• Progressive Disclosure: Reveal groups as previous ones are completed

• Collapsed by Default: Groups that start in a collapsed state

Group-Level Features

Group Actions

Perform operations on entire groups:

• Duplicate Group: Create a copy of an existing group

• Export/Import Group: Share group configurations between stores (soon)

• Archive Group: Temporarily disable a group without deleting it (soon)

• Group Analytics: View usage statistics for entire groups (soon)

Organisational Best Practices

Group Naming Conventions

Create clear, consistent group names:

• Descriptive Names: Use names that clearly indicate the group's purpose

• Consistent Terminology: Maintain consistent naming patterns across groups

• Concise Labels: Keep group names short but informative

• Customer-Focused Language: Use terms that make sense to customers

Organisation Use Cases

Product Customisation

Organise fields for product personalisation:

• Design Options Group: Fields for colour, size, style

• Personalisation Group: Fields for engraving, monogramming

• Gift Options Group: Fields for gift wrapping, messages

Information Collection

Structure fields for gathering customer information:

• Contact Details Group: Name, email, phone fields

• Shipping Information Group: Address, delivery preference fields

• Special Requirements Group: Accommodation, accessibility fields

Complex Forms

Manage sophisticated data collection:

• Multi-step Applications: Break complex forms into manageable groups

• Conditional Sections: Show relevant groups based on previous selections

• Progressive Forms: Reveal additional groups as customers progress

Troubleshooting Group Issues

• Group Not Displaying: Check visibility conditions and display settings

• Fields in Wrong Order: Verify field order settings within the group

• Styling Inconsistencies: Ensure group-level styling is properly applied

• Group Conflicts: Resolve conflicts between overlapping group conditions

For organisation requirements beyond these options, please contact our support team to discuss possible solutions.