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frm_switch_field_types

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This filter allows the switching of field types.

Usage

add_filter('frm_switch_field_types', 'my_custom_function', 10, 2);

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Parameters

  • $field_types (array): Array of field types that the currect field can switch to.
    • Keys are the field type name
    • Values are field type display name
  • $args (array):
    • type (string): current field type
    • field_selection (array): List of all fields, help you get the field type display name

Examples

Allow switching from NPS to Text field

add_filter('frm_switch_field_types', 'frm_switch_nps_to_text_field', 10, 2);
function frm_switch_nps_to_text_field( $field_types, $args ) {
    if ( 'nps' === $args['type'] ) {
        $field_types['text'] = $args['field_selection']['text'];
    }
    return $field_types;
}
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