Uploads, Validation, and misc. Suggestions

  • Resolved MScrumptious

    (@mscrumptious)


    11 years, 7 months ago

    Noticed that uploaded files are not deleted when their corresponding Entry is deleted. Noticed also that they do not show in the WP Media view though the files are uploaded to the same wp-content/uploads directory as other media resides in. Essentially, unless I’m missing something, the only way to delete uploaded files is to use an FTP client, right?

    Noticed also that only one file can be uploaded per Upload field. In addition, there is no way to specify an upload limit on file size.

    Phone number field has no validation other than to check wether it’s blank. Same goes for the email field. Validating those fields could help keep idiots and spam bots in check.

    There is an interesting thing happening… My form is set up to use the user’s Name and Email in crafting the submission notice to me. So if the user enters John Doe and [email protected], the submission notice I receive comes from John Doe, [email protected], Subject, Message. However, I noticed that if the users incorrectly enters the email address such as for example “John Doe” for name and “johnd” for the email field, the submission notice headers are as follows:

    From Name: (blank even though the user filled out that field)
    From Email: [email protected] (hosting account system email address)

    It seems email validation would resolve this.

    One other suggestion I had was to have an option to make these forms pop up like many of those lead generation plugins.

    Another suggestion. The Auto-responder should have an option to send an attachment with the email, like for example an ebook in PDF.

    Responsiveness doesn’t really work for me. If I put my contact form (which has two columns) in the sidebar (which is narrow), the contact form gets squished instead of stacking the second column below the first…

    Regardless, thank you for this plugin and for taking the time to read this…

    https://ww.wp.xz.cn/plugins/caldera-forms/

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  • Plugin Contributor David Cramer

    (@desertsnowman)

    11 years, 7 months ago

    Hi There,
    I appreciate the feedback, it really helps me build the plugin in a direction that will help people. Thank you.

    To address some of the points you make:
    File Uploads
    Yes, only 1 file per field currently. I do intend on making it multiple but want to work on the internals more to better handle it. I’m planning on adding repeatable fields in the future so this will fall within that scope.
    Issue with not deleting the file, this is an oversight on my part. I’ll correct it in an update. Sorry about it. With having it in the media library, I did intend on it, but the file-type restrictions means only some files will be allowed without needing to modify the rules. Something I’m not sue I want to do yet. I will however look more into it.

    I do want to explore more options for the uploader and will include things like size limit as well as drop zones and progress etc.. But small steps.

    Phone numbers
    I’ll look into the phone number validation, thanks for pointing it out.

    Emails
    If you are using the email address field for the form mailer, I recommend you set the field as required. This way it wont submit unless an email is entered. I am looking at setting fields to required automatically if they are been set to mailer or other fields.

    auto responder
    This is pretty simple form processor, aimed more at simply notifying the user that the email has been sent and will be followed up. I am planning a whole bunch of both free and premium processors to address responding.

    Responsiveness
    Theres a responsive settings tab in the form editor that allows you to set the grid size, check this isint set to “maintain always” this will keep grid at all sizes. If this is not the case, theme styles can play a role in the responsiveness. If you have the form on a live site I can take a look and see if I can help out.

    I’m building this alone so there is a lot of things I miss or simply don’t think of, so many thanks for taking the time to give suggestions, I really appreciate the feedback as it helps me make a better product.

    Thread Starter MScrumptious

    (@mscrumptious)

    11 years, 7 months ago

    Thank you for the response. This is already an exciting Grade A plugin. Can’t wait to see it evolve.

    Plugin Contributor David Cramer

    (@desertsnowman)

    11 years, 7 months ago

    Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate the support!

    neeraj98

    (@neeraj98)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    David please reply me, how can activate validate on reCaptcha field. Form submit while reCaptcha field value was blank.

    http://www.birchstreet.net/?page_id=973

    Plugin Contributor David Cramer

    (@desertsnowman)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    which version of caldera forms are you using?

    neeraj98

    (@neeraj98)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    Thanks for reply

    Version 1.1.3

    neeraj98

    (@neeraj98)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    please tell me is there any solution?

    Plugin Contributor David Cramer

    (@desertsnowman)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    you really need to update it. the latest is 1.1.9.3 it has the new reCapture in it.

    Please backup first just in case.

    neeraj98

    (@neeraj98)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    ok thanks
    can you send me any code which i will update in my Caldera Forms. Only validate on reCaptcha blank field value.

    neeraj98

    (@neeraj98)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    Ok,update it. the latest is 1.1.9.3.
    After update this plugin, as before it has a issue on Admin any “Edit Page” section “Visual” Tab not working display blank page.
    But working properly on old version(1.1.3 ).

    Plugin Contributor David Cramer

    (@desertsnowman)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    what version of wordpress is it?

    neeraj98

    (@neeraj98)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    WordPress 4.1.1

    Plugin Contributor David Cramer

    (@desertsnowman)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    strange. what other plugins are running?

    neeraj98

    (@neeraj98)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    yes, but some other plugin required for update. But any solution with out update Caldera Forms plugin can we use reCaptcha field value with validation. I mean not submit form whenever user fill the reCaptcha value

    neeraj98

    (@neeraj98)

    11 years, 3 months ago

    David please help me what can i do?

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