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frm_pdfs_show_args

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Use this hook to filter the args of FrmProEntriesController::show_entry_shortcode(), which is used in the content of the PDF entry export file.

Usage

add_filter('frm_pdfs_show_args', 'change_array_separator');

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Parameters

  • $show_args (array): This args is used for FrmProEntriesController::show_entry_shortcode() with additional items added:
    • $entry (object): Entry object.
    • $fields (object[]): Array of field objects.

Examples

Change the array separator

Use this code example to change the array separator of array value to '|'.

add_filter('frm_pdfs_show_args', 'change_array_separator');
function change_array_separator( $show_args ) {
	$show_args['array_separator'] = '|';
	return $show_args;
}

Display the filename of uploaded file

Use this code example to display the filename of an uploaded WordPress file in the exported PDF.

add_filter('frm_pdfs_show_args', 'show_filename_upload');
function show_filename_upload( $show_args ) {
	$show_args['show_filename'] = true;
	return $show_args;
}

Include empty fields in the PDF file

Use this code example to show empty or blank fields in the exported PDF.

add_filter('frm_pdfs_show_args', 'show_blank_fields');
function show_blank_fields( $show_args ) {
	$show_args['include_blank'] = true;
	return $show_args;
}
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