K2 For Joomla 011 : Extra Fields & Extra Field Group In K2

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create an extra field and create an extra field group within your K2 items. Step1: Create the Extra fields group 1. Go to Components 2. K2 3. Extra fields groups 4. New 5. Type a Group name 6. Save and close Step2: Create Extra fields • Go to Components - K2 - Extra fields • Click New • Enter the required details: • Name • Group. Choose the one you just created in the previous step. • Type. You can choose from the available field types: 1. Text field 2. Text area 3. Drop-down selection 4. Multi-select list 5. Radio buttons 6. Link 7. CSV data 8. Searchable labels 9. Date 10. Image 11. Header • Required. Set as "yes" if this field is mandatory. • Set a Default value if needed • Save and close when you’re done. • Repeat the process to add more fields. Step3: Assign the Extra fields group to a category • Let's connect the extra fields group with a K2 category: • Components - K2 - Categories • Edit or create a category • Associated "Extra Fields Group". Select the one you created in step • Click "Save & Close". Step4: Create a K2 item • Create a K2 item through Components - K2 - Items - New • Set a title • Choose the category • Look in Extra Fields tab to fill in the custom fields: • Save these changes when you're finished. Step5: Check the end result • Go to your public site to confirm the extra fields are indeed working. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more K2 video tutorials Follow K2 Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poTIwQ25nPM