Creating a Custom Slideshow in Editor X with MultiState Boxes | Wix Fix

Hello everyone! If you're looking to add a custom slideshow to your website, you've come to the right place. In this blog post, we'll teach you how to create a beautiful and functional slideshow in Editor X using multi-state boxes. This tutorial will require a little bit of code, but don't worry! We're going to cover everything in detail, and the code will also be available on our website.

Not only are we going to help you create an eye-catching slideshow, but we also invite you to be a part of our fantastic design community at Live Learning Editor X. We host Monthly NoCode Design Challenges with prizes, offer mentoring for building design businesses, and help you further your career in the design industry. So let's get started!

Turn on Dev Mode

First and foremost, you must have Dev Mode enabled on your Editor X project. To do this, click on the "Dev Mode" option at the top of your workspace and make sure it's turned on. This is necessary because we'll be using a multi-state box, which requires code to function.

Start with a MultiState Box

Once Dev Mode is enabled, head over to the "Add" button, select "Layout Tools," and find the "Multi-State Box" option. Drag and drop it onto your page. With the multi-state box selected, you'll be able to control its width. For this example, we will set the width to 80%.

Click on the box again to access the container box within the multi-state box. Here, you can adjust the height of your slideshow. Feel free to customize the dimensions to fit your needs.

Create States for Each Slide

Next, you'll need to create a state for each slide within your slideshow. This can be done by clicking on the "+" icon within the states panel. Make sure to give each state a unique name that corresponds with the slide you're creating.

For example, if your slideshow consists of three slides featuring images of nature, you might name your states "Nature1," "Nature2," and "Nature3." This makes it easy for you to differentiate between the states when working with the code.

Add Slide Content

After creating all the required states, you can add the slide content. You can use images, text, or a combination of both. Make sure to appropriately size the content to fit within the bounds of the multi-state box you created earlier.

Create a Button to Control the Slideshow

Now that your slides are ready, you'll need to create a button to control the slideshow. Go back to the "Add" button, select "Buttons," and choose a button style that complements your design. Place this button on your page, making sure it's easily visible for users to interact with.

Add Code to Control the Slideshow

With all the visual elements in place, it's time to dive into the code. As mentioned earlier, the code is available on our website, so feel free to grab that and customize it for your slideshow.

Essentially, you'll be copying and pasting one function for each slide and updating the state names to correspond with the ones you created earlier. This will enable the button you added to control the transitions between slides.

Below is a simple example of what the function should look like:

```js

// Replace "YourButton" with the name of your button element

$w("YourButton").onClick(() => {

let currentState = $w("MultiState Box").getCurrentState();

if (currentState === "Nature1") {

$w("MultiState Box").changeState("Nature2");

} else if (currentState === "Nature2") {

$w("MultiState Box").changeState("Nature3");

} else if (currentState === "Nature3") {

$w("MultiState Box").changeState("Nature1");

}

});

```

Remember, you can find the code on our website and follow along with our Wix Fix video tutorial for a more in-depth explanation.

Wrapping Up

And that's it! With a little bit of code and a creative design, you now have a fully functioning custom slideshow built in Editor X with multi-state boxes. Now it's time to show off your new creation on your website.

If you enjoyed this tutorial and are ready for more design challenges, consider joining our design community at Live Learning Editor X. We love helping others succeed in the design industry and hosting monthly design challenges to keep your skills sharp. Until next time, happy designing!