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frm_stop_file_switching

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Use this hook to determine whether file protection will prevent file switching sitewide or only for specific forms where this option is enabled.

Usage

add_filter( 'frm_stop_file_switching', '__return_true' );

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Parameters

  • $args (array)
    • form_id
    • field_id

Examples

Prevent file switching for all forms

Use this example to prevent file switching for all forms, even when file protection is disabled.

add_filter( 'frm_stop_file_switching', '__return_false' );

Prevent file switching with file protection

Use this example if you would like the same files to be reused on multiple entries, when file protection is enabled.

add_filter( 'frm_stop_file_switching', '__return_true' );
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