I'm using the shortcode method to dynamically populate two forms. Only the first field will populate, the second field (building address) will not pass the value. Any thoughts? I've triple checked everything and settings are correct (merge field & syntax).
Using:
[gravityform id=1 name=BuildingInventory Update Request title=false description=false ajax=true field_values='BuildingName=Test Building Name&BuildingAddress=123 Main St NW']
Only 'BuildingName' is being passed.
Change the ampersand in between the "Test Building Name" and "BuildingAddress" to
＆amp;and I think it will work for you. It worked for me here:
http://gravity.chrishajer.com/request-an-update/
Without changing that & to ＆amp; this was what the hidden field looked like in the source of the page with the form:
<input type='hidden' name='gform_field_values' value='p1=Test+Building+Name&%23038%3Bp2=123+Main+St+NW' />It was being changed to ＆%23038%3B.
Please try it as ＆amp; in your shortcode and see if that works. I will investigate why that's required as the documentation does not explain it that way.
p.s. That's the only change you need to make in your shortcode. I changed the parameter names while testing to see if capitals were a problem, or if Name was reserved. And Gravity Forms converted the spaces to + as you see in the hidden field.
In my test it seems to work, unless your input starts with 'B', as you mentioned above. The html for & is converted to '%23038%3B'. Having a field name with 'B' following the trailing 'B' seems to be what's setting it off. At least on my end. Change the field name from 'Building Name' to 'Name' works. Try 'BName' doesn't work.
I just tried another test. Here's my shortcode:
[gravityform id=10 name=BuildingInventory Update Request title=false description=false ajax=true field_values='Bp1=Test Building Name＆amp;Bp2=123 Main St NW']Both parameters begin with a B and it still seems to work for me. I can have the lead developer take a look at why the problem exists. As a work around, do you have the opportunity to change the parameter names to something that will always work?
brian.s
Member
Thank you for the ＆amp; clarification (as opposed to &). Please make this revision to the Shortcode section of the Dynamic Field Population in your official documentation, as it states the contrary.
Good point Brian. I'll bring it to the attention of the documentation team.
Thanks for the heads up guys. The documentation has been updated accordingly.
