Collections in xTiles allow you to structure data using cards, properties, and multiple display views.
Each view shows the same dataset but in a different visual format.
You can switch views at any time using the View Selector.
Gallery View
Gallery View displays cards as a visual grid, ideal for images, references, inspiration boards, and media-heavy collections.
Key Features
Cards are arranged as individual visual tiles.
Cards can be dragged and repositioned freely.
Card size can be customized via View Settings.
You can choose which properties appear on the card surface.
Card Appearance
Cards show media previews (image, GIF, video thumbnail) and optional short text properties.
If a card contains an image, GIF, or YouTube link, it will be used as the cover preview.
Opening a card reveals all properties inside focus mode.
Required Properties
None — Gallery View works with any set of properties.
Recommended: include at least one media property (image, GIF, or URL) to display a cover for each card.
Board View (Kanban)
Board View displays cards inside columns, similar to a traditional Kanban board.
Key Features
Columns are generated from a Select property.
Each select option = one column.
Moving a card between columns automatically updates the Select property.
Card Appearance
Card width can be adjusted in settings.
Visible properties on cards can be customized via View Settings.
Required Properties
Select property is required (mandatory).
Without it, columns cannot be created.
Calendar View
Calendar View displays cards on a monthly, weekly, or weekly time-blocking schedule using a Date property.
Key Features
Cards must have at least one Date property.
Cards without a date appear in a “No Date” sidebar in View settings.
Drag cards from the sidebar into the calendar to assign a date.
Card Appearance
By default, cards show date + title.
Additional visible properties can be configured in View Settings.
Required Properties
One Date property (required).
Table View
Table View displays cards as rows in a database-like spreadsheet.
Key Features
Each card = one row.
Each property = one column.
New columns (properties) can be added directly in the table, without opening cards.
Card Appearance
Cards are displayed as rows + columns.
Clicking a row opens the card in full focus mode.
Required Properties
None — any collection can be shown as a table.
Timeline View
Timeline View displays cards along a visual horizontal timeline.
Key Features
Cards require Start and End date values.
Cards without date ranges appear in the “No Date” list in the View Settings.
Drag cards from the list onto the timeline to assign dates.
Card Appearance
Only title + length of timeline block are shown.
Additional properties are not shown in the timeline itself.
All details appear in card focus mode.
Required Properties
Start Date property (required)
End Date property (required)
Form View
Form View is generated automatically when someone submits an xTiles Form.
Submitted entries become cards in a collection.
Key Features
Default view is Table View, but you can switch to any other view after creation.
Form fields = collection properties.
Card & Property Behavior
Works exactly like Table View after entries are created.
All properties created through the form appear on every card.
👉 Learn more:
How to Use Form View in xTiles
Required Properties
None — all properties are generated based on form fields.