Plan Availability | All plan types |
Permissions | Solution Creators and Workspace Admins: Enable and configure Cover Images. |
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Overview
The Cover Images feature in SmartSuite enhances record displays by allowing users to add personalized images. This feature pulls images from existing fields, improving visual engagement and making it easier to identify records at a glance.
Enabling Cover Images
Solution Managers can enable the Cover Image feature in the Settings tab of the Record Page.
Steps to Enable Cover Images:
Access Record Page Settings:
Navigate to the Record Page of your SmartSuite application.
Click on the Settings tab.
Choose Record Cover Image:
Select an existing Files and Images field that contains the images to be used as cover images.
Once it selected the option will be immediately enabled.
Using Cover Images
Once enabled, the first file from the selected Files and Images field will automatically be set as the cover image for the record.
Benefits of Cover Images
Visual Engagement:
Enhance the user experience with visually enriched records.
Make data more appealing and easy to navigate.
Quick Identification:
Identify records at a glance based on cover images.
Streamline navigation through the application.
File Types Supported:
Supports images and various other file types.
Clicking on a cover image opens the Files Gallery for easy access to additional files.
Important Notes
Supported File Types:
Cover Images support a range of file types, not limited to images. Any file type supported by SmartSuite can be used.
Files Gallery:
Clicking the cover image opens the Files Gallery, where users can view and manage all associated files.
Default Cover Image:
The first file in the selected field is automatically used as the cover image. To change the displayed image, ensure the preferred file is first in the list.
Practical Use Cases and Scenarios
1. Enhancing Project Records
Scenario: A project manager wants to add visual identifiers to project records.
Solution: Enable Cover Images to display relevant visuals such as project logos or screenshots.
Outcome: Easier navigation and quicker record recognition for project updates.
2. Improving Employee Directories
Scenario: An HR team wants to display employee profile pictures in records.
Solution: Use Cover Images to set employee headshots as the first image in their records.
Outcome: More personalized and visually engaging employee directories.
3. Showcasing Product Listings
Scenario: A sales team needs to display product images alongside record details.
Solution: Assign product images as Cover Images in product records.
Outcome: More appealing product databases that allow for faster browsing and selection.