Not only that, it also allows you to choose between three deployment forms, with their own characteristics and advantages, to respond to your particular needs and design preferences.
As you well know, the Wizard for SmartView gathers a series of abilities that you can incorporate in your final view, and for most of them, it has a specific configuration wizard. Well, in addition to the already known abilities, there is now the Image Gallery, which you can configure by opening the respective wizard.
The first aspect you will want to configure is the type of display, that is, how your images will be organized in the eyes of the user. For this, there are currently three options: mosaic, list and carousel.
Mosaic:
The name says it all. The images are arranged within a grid, but each one occupying the space determined by its size and proportions, just like the pieces of a mosaic, which are not all the same. It is a very versatile layout that automatically adjusts itself to fill the available spaces optimally.
This style of gallery is ideal for displaying several images at once, with their original proportions, in an aesthetically pleasing and organized manner. The mosaic-like layout creates an interesting visual effect, which attracts the viewer's attention and encourages exploration of the content.
List:
Unlike the versatility of the mosaic, the list gallery offers a more homogeneous presentation. The images are displayed one below the other, all at the same width, in a linear, easy-to-follow sequence.
This format is excellent for displaying images in a specific order, which the user will scroll through sequentially as he or she scrolls down the gallery. The list-like display is particularly useful when you want the user to focus on each image individually, without visual distractions.
Carousel:
In this format, images are scrolled horizontally. This scrolling can be set to automatic or the user can be allowed to scroll through the images by pressing the arrow controls or navigation buttons displayed at the bottom of the gallery. This layout can include smooth transitions or fading effects to enhance the user experience and maintain user interest.
The carousel image gallery is a popular choice for websites that want to display a significant amount of images in a limited space.
Well, how do we upload the images to our gallery?
The configuration wizard of the Image Gallery skill has 3 ways of loading, which are explained below.
Manual loading:
Each image is individually uploaded to the gallery by clicking the upload icon, which will cause the wizard to upload the image to a cloud repository. This method offers full control over which images are displayed and how they are organized in the gallery.
Upload via CSV file:
It is also possible to upload several images at once, using a CSV (comma-separated values) file pre-populated with the images' information: their location in the cloud (src) and the link to the original image (link). This method is useful for uploading large numbers of images efficiently.
Loading from an AOD:
This upload alternative involves having the images in a database. An Automaton on Demand (AOD), which is given the location of the images within the database, will search for them and bring them to the wizard to display them in the gallery, without the need for manual intervention.
For creators, the image gallery is an invaluable tool that adds visual interest and enhances the user experience of our solutions. Whether choosing the responsiveness of the mosaic, the clarity of the list or the dynamism of the carousel, each type of gallery offers its own advantages and design possibilities to meet different needs. By understanding the features and functions of each, creators can make informed decisions to create stunning visual experiences and highlight their content in the way they want.
