Create a content type
Log in to add to favouritesThis endpoint allows you to create a new content type, which can be an entry, asset, or form based on a specified data format.
POST/api/management/projects/{projectId}/contenttypes/
Parameter
| Name | Parameter type | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| projectId(required) | path | string | The project identifier found in the project overview screen of the management console. |
Responses
Examples
An example content type representing a movie, including essential details such as title, release date, and overview.
{
"id": "movie",
"name": {
"en-GB": "Movie"
},
"description": {
"en-GB": "A content type representing a movie, including essential details such as title, release date, and overview."
},
"entryTitleField": "title",
"entryDescriptionField": "overview",
"fields": [
{
"id": "title",
"name": {
"en-GB": "Movie Title"
},
"dataType": "string",
"dataFormat": null,
"description": {
"en-GB": "The official title of the movie, suitable for display in various regions."
},
"default": null,
"validations": {},
"editor": {
"id": "text",
"instructions": {
"en-GB": "Provide the full official title of the movie."
},
"label": {},
"properties": {
"placeholderText": {
"en-GB": "e.g., Inception, The Godfather"
}
}
},
"groupId": "summary"
},
{
"id": "tagline",
"name": {
"en-GB": "Movie Tagline"
},
"dataType": "string",
"dataFormat": null,
"description": {
"en-GB": "A short, catchy tagline used to market the movie."
},
"default": null,
"validations": {},
"editor": {
"id": "text",
"instructions": {
"en-GB": "Enter the movie's promotional tagline, if available."
},
"label": {},
"properties": {
"placeholderText": {
"en-GB": "e.g., \"In space, no one can hear you scream.\""
}
}
},
"groupId": "summary"
},
{
"id": "releaseDate",
"name": {
"en-GB": "Release Date"
},
"dataType": "dateTime",
"dataFormat": null,
"description": {
"en-GB": "The date when the movie was or will be released."
},
"default": null,
"validations": {},
"editor": {
"id": "date",
"instructions": {
"en-GB": "Select the official release date of the movie."
},
"label": {},
"properties": null
},
"groupId": "summary"
},
{
"id": "overview",
"name": {
"en-GB": "Movie Overview"
},
"dataType": "string",
"dataFormat": null,
"description": {
"en-GB": "A brief summary of the movie, providing an overview of the plot."
},
"default": null,
"validations": {},
"editor": {
"id": "multiline",
"instructions": {
"en-GB": "Write a concise summary that describes the movie's storyline, without revealing spoilers."
},
"label": {},
"properties": null
},
"groupId": "additionalInfo"
},
{
"id": "genre",
"name": {
"en-GB": "Movie Genre"
},
"dataType": "stringArray",
"dataFormat": null,
"description": {
"en-GB": "The category or type of film based on its narrative style, target audience, or thematic content. Multiple genres can apply."
},
"default": null,
"validations": {
"minCount": {
"message": {
"en-GB": "Please select one or more genres that best describe the movie."
},
"value": 1
},
"allowedValues": {
"values": [
{
"en-GB": "Action"
},
{
"en-GB": "Comedy"
},
{
"en-GB": "Drama"
},
{
"en-GB": "Horror"
},
{
"en-GB": "Science fiction"
},
{
"en-GB": "Thriller"
}
],
"labeledValues": [
{
"value": "action",
"label": {
"en-GB": "Action"
}
},
{
"value": "comedy",
"label": {
"en-GB": "Comedy"
}
},
{
"value": "drama",
"label": {
"en-GB": "Drama"
}
},
{
"value": "horror",
"label": {
"en-GB": "Horror"
}
},
{
"value": "science-fiction",
"label": {
"en-GB": "Science fiction"
}
},
{
"value": "thriller",
"label": {
"en-GB": "Thriller"
}
}
],
"message": {
"en-GB": "Please select one or more genres that best describe the movie."
}
}
},
"editor": {
"id": null,
"instructions": {
"en-GB": "Choose one or more genres that best categorise the movie."
},
"label": {},
"properties": null
},
"groupId": "additionalInfo"
}
],
"defaultLanguage": "en-GB",
"supportedLanguages": [
"en-GB",
"fr-FR",
"de-DE",
"es-ES"
],
"workflowId": "contensisEntryApproval",
"dataFormat": "entry",
"groups": [
{
"id": "summary",
"name": {
"en-GB": "Primary Movie Details"
},
"description": {
"en-GB": "Contains the core information such as title, release date, and tagline."
}
},
{
"id": "additionalInfo",
"name": {
"en-GB": "Additional Movie Information"
},
"description": {
"en-GB": "Holds supplementary data, including the movie's overview and other relevant details."
}
}
]
}An example content type for capturing enquiry form responses with a basic confirmation message
{
"id": "enquiryForm",
"name": {
"en-GB": "Enquiry Form"
},
"description": {},
"entryTitleField": "reference",
"fields": [
{
"id": "name",
"name": {
"en-GB": "Name"
},
"dataType": "string",
"dataFormat": null,
"description": {},
"default": null,
"validations": {},
"editor": {
"id": null,
"instructions": {},
"label": {
"en-GB": "Name"
},
"properties": {
"placeholderText": {
"en-GB": "Name placeholder"
}
}
},
"groupId": "main"
},
{
"id": "mobileNumber",
"name": {
"en-GB": "Mobile Number"
},
"dataType": "string",
"dataFormat": "phone",
"description": {},
"default": null,
"validations": {},
"editor": {
"id": null,
"instructions": {},
"label": {
"en-GB": "Mobile Number"
},
"properties": null
},
"groupId": "main"
},
{
"id": "emailAddress",
"name": {
"en-GB": "Email address"
},
"dataType": "string",
"dataFormat": "email",
"description": {},
"default": null,
"validations": {},
"editor": {
"id": null,
"instructions": {},
"label": {
"en-GB": "Email address"
},
"properties": null
},
"groupId": "main"
},
{
"id": "typeOfEnquiry",
"name": {
"en-GB": "Type of enquiry"
},
"dataType": "string",
"dataFormat": null,
"description": {},
"default": null,
"validations": {
"allowedValues": {
"labeledValues": [
{
"value": "general-enquiry",
"label": {
"en-GB": "General enquiry"
}
},
{
"value": "complaint",
"label": {
"en-GB": "Complaint"
}
},
{
"value": "request-for-information",
"label": {
"en-GB": "Request for information"
}
}
],
"message": null
}
},
"editor": {
"id": "list-dropdown",
"instructions": {},
"label": {
"en-GB": "Type of enquiry"
},
"properties": null
},
"groupId": "enquiryDetails"
},
{
"id": "enquiry",
"name": {
"en-GB": "Enquiry"
},
"dataType": "string",
"dataFormat": null,
"description": {},
"default": null,
"validations": {},
"editor": {
"id": "multiline",
"instructions": {},
"label": {
"en-GB": "Enquiry"
},
"properties": {
"rows": 4
}
},
"groupId": "enquiryDetails"
},
{
"id": "reference",
"name": {
"en-GB": "Reference"
},
"dataType": "string",
"dataFormat": "reference",
"description": {},
"default": null,
"validations": {},
"editor": {
"id": null,
"instructions": {},
"label": {},
"properties": {
"prefix": "EF"
}
},
"groupId": "main"
}
],
"workflowId": "contensisFormBasic",
"dataFormat": "form",
"groups": [
{
"id": "main",
"name": {
"en-GB": "Your details"
},
"description": {}
},
{
"id": "enquiryDetails",
"name": {
"en-GB": "Enquiry details"
},
"description": {}
}
],
"properties": {
"confirmationRules": [
{
"return": {
"content": {
"en-GB": [
{
"id": "8deda4a8",
"type": "_paragraph",
"value": "Thanks for your enquiry"
}
]
}
}
}
]
}
}Remarks
If the defaultLanguage value is not included in the supportedLanguages array then it will be automatically added when the content type is created.