Enable Metafield Detection Setting
A powerful setting that automatically hides sections when no content is available, creating a cleaner shopping experience across your store.
What Does It Do?
The "Enable metafield detection" setting helps prevent empty sections from appearing on any page of your store. When enabled, sections will automatically hide themselves if their associated metafields or metaobjects are empty.
Use Cases Across Templates
Product Pages
Collection Pages
Blog Posts
Pages
Example Use Cases
Product Features
Care Instructions
Origin Story
Tips & Best Practices
Use consistent image sizes
Keep headings concise
Write clear, scannable content
Use high-quality images
Test on multiple products
Troubleshooting
Section Not Showing?
Verify metaobject is created
Check product association
Confirm "Enable metafield detection" setting
Ensure all required fields are filled
Content Not Updating?
Clear theme cache
Check metaobject is published
Verify product association
Need help? Contact our support team at support@design-packs.com for assistance.
Pro Tip: Create a template metaobject first to establish your content structure before creating multiple versions.
Benefits
Creates cleaner, more relevant pages
No need to manually hide sections
Prevents empty placeholder content
Works consistently across all templates
When to Use
Setting up template-specific content
Works with metaobjects
Displaying optional information
Creating dynamic pages
Managing content across multiple templates
When to Disable
During section setup and testing
When you want to show placeholder content
If you prefer default fallback content for empty fields
Pro Tip: Enable this setting by default when using metafields or metaobjects to ensure a clean, professional appearance throughout your store.
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