Checkbox Mapping

  • Just purchased the plugin – was able to get a large form filled with radio buttons mapped out, but for some reason the checkboxes aren’t mapping.

    There is an outdated post from 2015 here that I tried following – couldn’t find further support for it though:

    https://www.formidablepro2pdf.com/support/subject/mapping-checkbox/

    I tried both tactics but I’m still having issues. Also, the checkbox fields disappear on the exported PDF file.

    Can you please let me know how to proceed?

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  • Plugin Author rasmarcus

    (@rasmarcus)

    The post is outdated but still accurate. Take a look at this post which includes a downloadable example.

    Double-check your settings to be sure they are correct, most importantly;
    – The PDF field’s EXPORT DATA value must match the Formidable Form checkbox value, exactly.
    – Each PDF field Name must be unique.

    If you send your PDF to support AT formidablepro2pdf.com we’ll take a look at it and provide specific steps to resolve any issue.

    We remain at your serivce.

    Thread Starter Luke Hutchison

    (@luclearmedia)

    Thanks for response. What does that looks like when each PDF field name us unique when you map it?

    On the PDF
    Answer1, Answer2, Answer3, Answer4

    On Formidable:
    QuestionValue:
    Answer1, Answer2, Answer3, Answer4

    Mapped fields:
    [Formidable: Question] [PDF: Answer1]
    [Formidable: Question] [PDF: Answer2]
    [Formidable: Question] [PDF: Answer3]
    [Formidable: Question] [PDF: Answer4]

    Is this right? It doesn’t work this way.

    That’s my understanding – if that’s not right there needs to be a video walkthrough of this if possible.

    Plugin Author rasmarcus

    (@rasmarcus)

    Each Formidable Form Checkbox Field (no matter how many options it has) must be mapped to each PDF Field Checkbox and each PDF Checkbox must have a unique field name.

    So, if the Formidable Form checkbox ID is [100] and has 4 options (ANSWER1, ANSWER2, ANSWER3, ANSWER4)
    Then, map [100] to each of the 4 PDF Checkbox fields named (ANSWER1, ANSWER2, ANSWER3, ANSWER4) each with an EXPORT VALUE to match (ANSWER1, ANSWER2, ANSWER3, ANSWER4)

    Here’s a video example of the above. If you still have issues, send us a PDF form for instructions to match your form. https://youtu.be/3BIH6IB_zBk

    FYI: There is a known issue with corrupting checkbox fields if they are incorrectly mapped. So, if all is mapped correctly, try replacing the PDF checkbox(es).

    We remain at your service.

    Thread Starter Luke Hutchison

    (@luclearmedia)

    Thank you for the response! I understand now and I’ll give it a go.

    FYI – The video you shared is marked as private at the moment.

    Chat soon.

    Plugin Author rasmarcus

    (@rasmarcus)

    Our apologies! The link has been shared.

    We remain at your service.

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