1. Open the Sidebar Navigation

Begin by navigating to the left-hand sidebar within the Build A Gangsheet App dashboard.

2. Select the “Gallery” Tab

Click on the Gallery tab to open the section where you can manage categories and associated images.

3. Click “Add Category”

In the Gallery section, click the Add Category button to begin creating a new image category.

4. Name Your Category

In the popup or input field, type the name you want to assign to the new category. This title will be displayed in your public gallery view.

5. Enable Image Overlay (Optional)

You have the option to turn on the Image Overlay feature. This adds a visual layer on top of the images within this category, which can include branding or watermarking for display purposes.

6. Understand the Image Overlay Feature

The Image Overlay setting can be toggled on or off for each category. This feature is useful for previewing images with a protective or decorative overlay before download or purchase.

7. Cover Page Selection

Choose a representative cover image for the category. This image will serve as the thumbnail displayed in the gallery list view.

8. Crop Your Image

Adjust the cover image using the cropping tool to best fit your design and ensure it displays cleanly across devices.

9. Submit Your Category

After filling in the details and selecting your preferences, click the Submit button to save the new category.

10. Confirmation

Once submitted, your new category will appear in the Gallery tab, ready for image uploads and management.

Why Use Categories in the Gallery?

• Organizes uploaded assets into logical, customer-friendly groups.
• Makes it easier to manage a growing inventory of designs.
• Improves browsing experience for customers choosing artwork or print files.

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