There might not be option in the program to do that exactly like you want.
This GET variable on the URL will pre-select one of the “contact to” list options
?si_contact_CID=2
This GET variable on the URL will pre-select one of the “subject” list options
?si_contact_SID=2
But if you add or remove list items, then it will not always match up.
I can add to the feature request list feature for a “GET variable that can add a custom subject entry”. To make it secure I would have to restrict input characters and string length.
Mike
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dcloud
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Mike, thanks for the reply. Where would I put those variables you mentioned? Is it somewhere in the advanced options?
On my clients old site I was checking out the html and the link to get the subject is <a href="/apply.php?Ferret=Sneaky">. I was thinking perhaps I’m asking the wrong question. Maybe I need to figure out how to add a string like that to each “link” under the differtent ferret photos. But then would it still open the “application” page with that ferret’s name selected?
I think I’ve been at this too long, lol. An illustrator trying to wrangle code is not a good thing. Time for a break.
Thanks for your help, Mike. Appreciate it.
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dcloud
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A couple more questions…is there a way to have more than eight fields? And is it possible to divide those into sections? To get an idea what I’m talking about here is the form I’m trying to copy here.
Update: OK, I figured out one – I can add extra fields simply by typing a larger number in the “Number of available extra fields:” box. Doh! Nice feature. Thanks.
I also figured out a workaround for the “sections” – I added the title for each section in the “Optional notes/help for form field” right below the first field for each section. Seems to be working.
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dcloud
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I tried using the GET variables you posted, but with no idea where to put them I’m not sure if I’m doing it correctly. I tried various ways to add them to the link to the adoption form on one of the ferret pages, but no go. It will take me to the form, but it does not select the ferret from the drop down list at the top.
I have tried variations. Below is an example…
<a href="http://mysite.com/adoption-application?si_contact_SID=5">here</a>
Am I doing it correctly? If not can you tell me where the GET variables go?
Thanks.
Use the extra field type fieldset(group).
The fieldset(group) is used to draw a box around related form elements. The fieldset label is used to identify the group.
Use the optional notes/help to print some notes or instructions before a form field. This is for the form display only, not E-mail. HTML is allowed.
The next version will have this feature where you can set a subject by URL GET variable si_contact_subject:
(I ready coded it, might be available before weekend is over)
<a href="http://mysite.com/adoption-application?si_contact_subject=I would like to adopt Freddy">here</a>
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dcloud
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Sorry, Mike, but I really didn’t understand any of that. I chose “fieldset(group)” from the drop down for the Ferret Names, but all that did was show all the variables (as text) on the form. So I have no clue how to implement what you said.
Thanks anyway. I’m looking forward to the update. Will everything I’ve done stay the same after the update?
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dcloud
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Mike, I tried variations of the link you wrote <a href="http://mysite.com/adoption-application?si_contact_subject=I would like to adopt Freddy">here</a>. It’s not working though.
The drop down box with the ferret names in it isn’t a “subject”, so I’m not sure how to code the link so it brings people to the form with the ferret’s name already selected.
This new feature can only manipulate a text input for subject.
<a href="http://mysite.com/adoption-application?si_contact_subject=I would like to adopt Freddy">here</a>
There is no option to manipulate extra fields from a URL
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dcloud
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Hmm, oh well. Thanks anyway, Mike. Appreciate the help.
I can add that to a feature request list for future updates.
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dcloud
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Mike,
I see SI Contact has went through a couple updates. Have you added this feature yet?
Not yet, sorry. Still on the list.
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dcloud
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Ok, thanks. What are some of the things that were updated? I’m just curious because I’ve updated the plugin about three times now.
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dcloud
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Thanks, Mike! By the way, I made a donation. 🙂
