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frm_autoresponder_time

This hook changes the default time that the Form Action Automation plugin will trigger actions. Adjust the time when actions are triggered in x days, months or years before or after a static date. The default is for it to trigger at midnight.

Usage

add_filter ('frm_autoresponder_time', 'function_name', 10, 2);

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Parameters

  • $time (string)
  • $args (array)
    • 'entry' (object or int)
    • 'action' (object)

Examples

Change Default Time

This example changes the default time that the Form Action Automation will respond when it is responding in x days, months or years before or after a static date. The default is for it to respond at midnight on said static date. This example would change the default time to 10 AM.

add_filter( 'frm_autoresponder_time', 'change_default_autoresponder_time', 10, 2 );
function change_default_autoresponder_time( $time, $args ) {
  $time = '10:00:00';
  return $time;
}

Adjust Time for Specific Form Action

This example will allow for the autoresponder for a single Form Action be based on a Time field in a form. NOTE: If your time field is using AM/PM formatting, the code below may need to be adjusted.

add_filter( 'frm_autoresponder_time', 'change_default_autoresponder_time', 10, 2 );
function change_default_autoresponder_time( $time, $args ) {
  $time_field_id = 25; //replace 25 with the ID of your Time field
  $form_action_id = 250; //replace 250 with your form Action ID
  if ( $args['action']->ID == $form_action_id && isset( $args['entry']->metas[ $time_field_id ] ) ) { 
    $time = $args['entry']->metas[ $time_field_id ] . ':00'; // this line may need some adjustments if you are using times with AM/PM
  }
  return $time;
}
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