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Collection Options

Configure how your collection appears and behaves in the Studio and the generated application.

Go to Studio → Collections → select a collection → Options.

Collection settings are grouped into sections accessible from the settings rail. Click a section on the rail to display its configuration panel.

Basic information​

Configure the display name and database mapping for the collection.

SettingDescription
NameThe user-facing name of the collection shown across the UI.
DB Table NameThe database table where records for this collection are stored.
Label FieldThe field used to identify records in relational dropdowns and delete confirmation dialogs.
Collection IconThe icon representing this collection in the navigation sidebar and lists.

Description and layout​

Define the descriptive metadata and grid columns for the collection.

SettingDescription
DescriptionA short description of the collection's purpose.
Column LengthThe number of grid columns shown in layout and list views.

Advanced settings​

Configure authentication, privacy, and system status.

SettingDescription
Authentication CollectionTurn on to mark the collection as the source for user identity. Reveals Access Blocker Field and Configure Default User.
Access Blocker Field(Auth only) The boolean field used to block or disable user access.
Configure Default User(Auth only) Seed an initial user (username, password, and role) the first time the Faker seeder runs.
Is PrivateRestrict access to this collection's data.
StatusEnable the collection in the generated application. Turn it off to disable it.
System GeneratedMark the collection as system-generated.
note

For normal collections, Configure Default User and Access Blocker Field are hidden until you turn on the Authentication Collection toggle.

Localization​

Configure translation storage for multi-language support.

SettingDescription
Translation storage strategyHow translated text fields are stored in the database.