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7:21 am
March 15, 2011


Victor
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Hi,

 

I've been searching through the forum and I think what I'd like to do is possible – but I couldn't figure out exactly HOW to do it. Maybe i overlooked something, so I'd appreciate any help.

Here's what I was hoping to do:

I'd like to have 2 different forms.

One of them would make a single post with data from multiple users who filled out the form (X forms filled = 1 post).

The other would make a single post with data from a single user (1 form filled = 1 post).

In both cases I'd need to chose wich fields from the forms would be visible to the post.

Am I right, can it be done?

Thanks everyone.

4:44 pm
March 15, 2011


Steph
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Hi Victor,

There isn't a built-in way to create a post from multiple entries. This would require a custom add-on to accomplish this.

The Pro version can create one post per form entry. You can put together your form, and then go though and select which part of the post each field will create. You can also set fields as admin-only fields if you'd like.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

9:45 pm
March 15, 2011


Victor
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Hi Steph, thanks for the reply.

 

Would you mind helping me out with creating the post? I did try setting what each field would become, but only the title and content worked right away. So I added meta-data to the code and got "custom fields" to show. However, these fields are shown as list items and I have no clue how to change that. Besides, I'd like to format them my own way, maybe even one custom field at the top, the other at the end, you get the idea.

 

I thought custom disply would have something to do with it, but truth is I don't actually know what this is for or how to use it.

 

Well, how far can I go customizing the way the post generated from a form looks and how can I do it?

 

Thanks again.

5:18 pm
March 16, 2011


Steph
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Sounds like you need to create a custom display now. This is a feature that needs documentation, but here's how you use a custom display for your post:

1. Set it to display "both (dynamic)"

2. If you want a page that lists only the posts created through your
Formidable form, insert the short version in the "content" box. If you
do not want to list them, stick anything in the content box so you can
save it.

3. The post content will go in the "dynamic content" box. You can stick any Formidable fields in this area, and customize it however you'd like.

 

By the way, posting in the Pro forums will get you faster support.
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