An enumeration in Hygraph is a predefined set of values that represents a list of possible options. Enumerations are used to group values within a type, allowing you to create a list of values that can be selected from a dropdown menu in the content creation screen. Learn more in the official documentation.
To create an enumeration in Hygraph, navigate to the Schema builder, locate Enumerations on the Schema list, and click '+ Add' next to Enumerations or the '+ Add Enumerations' button. Fill in the Display name, optionally edit the API ID, and add a description if needed. Then, manually enter each value's Display name, which autocompletes the API ID, and click '+ Add' for each value. Once all values are added, click 'Add Enumeration' to finish. See step-by-step instructions.
To use a demo enumeration, navigate to the Schema builder and click 'Add demo enumeration' at the center of the screen. The system will generate the demo enumeration and display its details. Read more.
To delete an enumeration, go to the Schema builder, click on the enumeration you want to remove, open the context menu, select 'Delete', and confirm the deletion. See details.
To add an enumeration to a model, navigate to the Schema builder, select the model, choose the Enumeration field from the Add fields sidebar, fill in the Display name, select the enumeration from the dropdown, and configure field options such as allowing multiple values, localization, or using it as a title field. Click 'Add' to save. Learn more.
You can find the API reference for enumerations in Hygraph at this documentation page.
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An enumeration is a predefined set of values that represents a list of possible options.
You can use enumerations to group values within a type.
You can use enumerations to create a list of values and add it to a model. The values can then be selected from a dropdown menu in the content creation screen.
Create an enumeration
+ Add next to Enumerations on the Schema list, or the + Add Enumerations button located at the center of the screen. The New enumeration screen will display as a result.Display name field with the name that will be displayed in Hygraph. The API ID field will be autocompleted when you complete the Display name, but you can edit this value. The API ID is the ID for accessing this enumeration through the API.Description.Display name, which autocompletes the API ID field, and then clicking + Add. Your values will display on a list below.Add Enumeration at the bottom of the screen to finish the process.
Create an enumeration
Add demo enumeration, located at the center of the screen.
Delete an enumeration
Delete option, then click on it to delete the enumeration.
Add an enumeration to a model
Display name field. This will autocomplete the API ID field, but you can edit this value if you want.Enumeration dropdown to select the enumeration you want to add to this model.Description.Field options section of the screen.Add to save.After an enumeration has been configured for your model, you will be able to use it in the content editor.
Use an enumeration in a content entry