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There are two date format options on the field map layout, “DATE” and “CURRENT DATE”. It sounds like the PDF field is mapped using the “CURRENT DATE” format, or the PDF field is mapped to “Created_At” or “Updated_At”.

Double check the format and the Formidable field map, if you are not able to fix the issue, then send a screenshot of the field map layout showing the PDF field mapped to the Formidable Field for further assistance.

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To merge the PDF example you provided custom PHP or javascript could be used to to populate three hidden fields, then map the hidden fields to three PDF text fields. Or, if data separator’s “/” can be included, then use the PDF field’s “Comb of” setting…

…here’s an example merge of the “Comb of” setting.

In the example you’ll see a screenshot of the “Comb of” setting in Acrobat. The three fields above not populating, they would require custom PHP or the purchase of our “Format Add-on Plugin” which will allow you to add a date format to the list of field map formats.

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All formatting such as [2223 decimal=2 dec_point=”.” thousands_sep=”,”] must be done in the Formidable form, not PRO2PDF.

[1111 show 4332] works in Formidable Views only, not PRO2PDF merges. You can merge a 2nd dataset into the same PDF using these instructions: http://www.formidablepro2pdf.com/embed-form-second-dataset/

We will explore adding [1111 show 4332] to the current plugin, however, if the code will be time-consuming we will spend the time on the new version.

We’ll update this thread soon regarding adding the feature. We remain at your service.

Our plugin only fills PDF forms, it does not span data across pages or create pages, so there is no “simple way of doing this to get something that is neat and legible and ordered” without a ready to fill PDF form.

The work-around to an unknown number of rows is to create a maximum limit, and add additional pages to the PDF. You can have multiple PDFs with 1, 2, 3, 4,… number of pages, then dynamically change the shortcode’s layout=ID based on the number of rows…

Or, use the PrintFriendly plugin with a Formidable view.

We are working on a new version that will span data and create new pages, however, it’s a couple of months from a Alpha version.

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Repeating data in a grid (or anywhere on a PDF), YES! However, render a table, no… HTML is not an option within PDF files by Adobe design…

If you have FieldA, FieldB, and FieldC in a repeating section, then in your PDF Form;
. Name the 1st row FieldA1, FieldB1, FieldC1
. Name the 2nd row FieldA2, FieldB2, FieldC2
. Name the 3rd row FieldA3, FieldB3, FieldC3
. Name the 4th row FieldA4, FieldB4, FieldC4
. and so on… add as many as you need.

Then, in the Field Map Layout;
. Use the “Repeatable (separate fields)” format to map each of the fields in the first row of PDF fields FieldA1, FieldB1 & FieldC1 (DO NOT MAP TO FIELDS 2,3,4, etc….)
. In the “Repeatable (separate fields)” text box, enter the Formidable field ID [xxx] that corresponds with the PDF Field like the instructions explain in the Repeatable Section instructions.

EXAMPLE
Here’s a link to a merge using “Repeatable (separate fields)”: http://tinyurl.com/hjsu4jx
(Save this PDF Form to your computer to view the PDF field names)

Here’s the image of the field map layout screen from above: http://wp.me/a67GUo-1Gm

Done. Update your plugin to the latest version to use formidable field shortcodes in the Field Map Layout Default Password text box.

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The date format is set with the Field Map Layout’s “FORMAT” dropdown… Select “DATE” then select “dd/mm/yyyy”.

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The “FORMAT” dropdown is not enabled in the free version, in this case use a regular single line text field and place “dd/mm/yyyy” in the fields description to prompt uses to enter text in the correct format.

If you are sure the entry has data in the field, then we may need to take a look at your installation as yours would be the first issue we’ve had with the new feature. If possible, please complete this form to provide access.

If not possible, try testing the function with a new form and new field map layout and let us know the results.

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What type of field is [xxx]?

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Sounds like you need to correct the dataset parameter to dataset=[id] to generate a PDF with the current entry.

Please paste your shortcode here for further assistance or provide additional information for evaluation.

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We apologize for the delayed reply, however, we added this feature in our last update a couple of days ago. Update the PRO2PDF plugin to begin using the new feature.

Let us know if you experience any issue or if all is not as expected. We remain at your service.

FYI – We have added dynamic filename functionality to the Field Map Layout. You may now enter Formidable field shortcodes as well as static text into the “PDF file name in e-mails:” text box located just below the “Attach file to Email notifications” option on each field map layout.

Update your plugin to acquire the functionality. We remain at your service.

FYI – We have added dynamic filename functionality to the Field Map Layout. You may now enter Formidable field shortcodes as well as static text into the “PDF file name in e-mails:” text box located just below the “Attach file to Email notifications” option on each field map layout.

Update your plugin to acquire the functionality. We remain at your service.