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All parameters in the shortcode can be made dynamic by replacing the id with a field shortcode or [id] for the current entry.

As an example of how to change the shortcode to be dynamic. In this example, the shortcode could provide any number of merged PDF forms based on any data in a form.

EXAMPLE 1:
Imagine a Formidable form that includes a dropdown list [103] of documents (field map layouts) for a user to download…
DYNAMIC SHORTCODE:
[formidable-download form=”1234″ dataset=[id] layout=[103]]

EXAMPLE 2:
Imagine a form with two dynamic fields. [102] is a list of entries, [103] is a list of documents (field map layouts) that you created…
DYNAMIC SHORTCODE:
[formidable-download form=”1234″ dataset=[102] layout=[103]]

Let us know if that helps, or if you need further assistance please provide more detailed information about your requirement.

Unfortunately, text formatting is not supported by PDFtk, therefore, not supported by the plugin. Any formatting of the PDF would need to be done using the PDF form field settings, and/or with PDF javascript.

Regarding; “the downloaded pdf shows the inputted information for the previous submissions.” Sounds like the dataset shortcode parameter is set to a static value rather than [id]. Verify that the dataset parameter is; dataset=[id]

Let us know if [id] works for you while we remain at your service.

Thank you for using and liking the plugin!

If your PDFs are the same, except for the data, then you can likely use conditional logic to show/hide fields and data values. However, we would need more information to provide a suggested path. Can you provide the user workflow and the desired result?

There is not a built-in way to add a watermark, however, you can conditionally fill a hidden form field that adds/removes the “watermark” text.

Repeatable fields do not currently work with signature, image or field upload fields. If you are not mapping one of the incompatible fields we would need to see the form and field map layout to further troubleshoot the issue as the current version of the function has been tested and found to be working as intended.

If possible, please export the field map layout and attach it to this form, we do not need to login at this time.

We remain at your service.

We apologize for this unprecedented delay! We are still trying to fix this ridiculous bug, unfortunately we have not been able to as of yet. The problem is with PDFtk and would require a rewrite of a large part of the plugin. We have not given up our efforts to fix or find a work-around, in fact, we have hired a new developer who began working on the issue yesterday, and we hope to have at least a work-around for you this week.

We remain at your service.

Can you or sys admin create a tmp folder off the WP root and make it writable? That will solve the current errors.

See the Formidable Forms instructions on setting up Email Actions here… https://formidablepro.com/knowledgebase/email-notifications/

Then, once your email action and notification is setup to send to the correct admin email address, open the PRO2PDF field map layout and select the email action to attach the PDF to.

Let us know if you need more assistance. We remain at your service.

Thank you for bringing this to our attention, it appears the functionality was lost after a recent update. We are working to fix the issue and will reply as soon as an update is available.

We apologize for the delay, in the meantime, a work-around would be to create and map one checkbox field for each PDF field, however we expect to resolve this issue quickly.

We remain at your service.

Thank you for using the plugin. A refund was issued for order #7948 earlier today. Please let us know if you have not received notification from Paypal.

We remain at your service.

We apologize for the lack of assistance in finding your license key, we will add directions to the upgrade form.

You’ll find the key on the PRO2PDF page of the WP dashboard under the “Activated Forms” tab. As well as the original email from support AT formidablepro2pdf DOT com.

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Attachments are not created based on the shortcode, the shortcode simply creates a link to the PDF.

For email attachments, you’ll need to create a email notification for each layout and send them based on your conditional logic. Once created, email notifications can be selected/deselected from each of the Field Map Layouts.

We remain at your service.

We sincerely apologize for the frustration our plugin is causing you! Our primary goal is to be at your service. To that end, our support team is willing to help you build the functionality by providing specific examples of a merge.

While the PRO2PDF plugin is the only plugin supported on this site, we are obviously well versed in Formidable Forms so we are willing help you locate the online doc, and/or offer our suggestions regarding that plugin too.

NOTE: Using the online version of the PRO2PDF plugin with MAMP will not work correctly if PDFtk is not also installed locally. (A full refund is available!) Online, the plugin uses our server for the required PDFtk functionality. Additionally, the “intranet version” of the plugin is also required to unlock the paid version features for offline use.

With the PRO2PDF plugin you/we have the ability to create “Templates” which include the Formidable Form, Field Map Layout, and the PDF Form. If you would like us to help you get started by creating a template based on your PDF form, please upload your PDF Form here. (Login info not required.)

We agree with you about needing more help online, so we will upload a recently made instruction video, and link it to this message thread. The unedited video was made to show subcontractors how to create a merge from beginning to end.

NOTE: It’s a painfully long, and not very formal video… but it will show you exactly how to make a PDF Form, Formidable Form, and a Field Map Layout with checkboxes and radio buttons included.

We remain at your service.