SCF Gold – User Guide

This guide walks through the everyday tasks you can complete inside Super Custom Fields Gold. Follow the steps to install the plugin, create field groups, manage options pages, insert recipes, and keep everything in sync across your WordPress sites.

1. Install & Activate

1. Upload the SCF Gold ZIP in Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin and activate it.
2. Open Super Custom Fields → Overview to check the health card, recipe gallery shortcut, and quick CLI tips.
3. Run the optional demo seed command (`wp cmwp-scf demo seed`) if you want example pages that showcase the layouts.

2. Create Field Groups

1. Navigate to Super Custom Fields → Field Groups and click Add New.
2. Add the fields you need—text, images, repeaters, flexible layouts, or any other type. Drag to reorder and use conditional logic to keep editors focused.
3. Set location rules so the group appears on the right post types, templates, taxonomies, or user roles.
4. Click Publish. The group is now available to editors, and the data shows up wherever you assigned it.

3. Insert Field Recipes

1. Inside a field group, select Add Recipe and choose a layout (hero banner, CTA, testimonials slider, pricing tier, FAQ, etc.).
2. SCF inserts the entire set of fields. Adjust labels, instructions, or default values to match your brand.
3. Display the recipe on the front end using the provided shortcode (for example [cmwp_recipe slug="hero-banner"]) or by enabling automatic renderers.

4. Manage Options Pages

1. Open Super Custom Fields → Options Pages and click Add Options Page.
2. Name the page, choose an icon, and decide who can edit it.
3. Attach existing field groups by adding a location rule of “Options Page equals <your slug>.”
4. Editors can now update site-wide settings such as contact info, announcement bars, or WooCommerce messages from one place.

5. Move Field Groups Between Sites

1. Visit Super Custom Fields → Tools and choose Export.
2. Select the groups you want and download a JSON or ZIP bundle.
3. On another site, use the Import tab to upload that bundle—SCF will create or update the groups automatically.

6. Connect With Other Workflows

• REST Explorer: Copy ready-to-use API URLs for headless projects.
• WP-CLI commands: Seed demo pages, list groups, or export data directly from the command line.
• WooCommerce HPOS: Assign field groups to products, orders, or coupons and SCF handles the storage safely.

7. Troubleshooting Tips

• Use the overview card to confirm JSON sync status, recipe availability, and recent updates.
• Enable WordPress debugging if you suspect a conflict, then retest the action you’re taking.
• Need help? Gold customers receive priority support—include screenshots, copies of your field groups, and a short description of the issue for the fastest resolution.

With these steps you can launch repeatable layouts, keep site settings organized, and roll out changes quickly across every environment. SCF Gold scales right alongside your projects.