Filename variable

I want this too! for example [name].pdf

Hi!

Yes, in older versions there was the [name].pdf structure, but it caused problems when sending forms at the same time.

Thanks

Hi Florent,

I understand why you added the variable to the filename so there is not conflict with duplicated filenames. Currently the DB entry ID is added after the filename. My question is if it’s possible to develop a feature that you can add a form variabele like [first-name] or [email] to the filename instead of the entry ID. This way the filename is more userfriendly and still unique.

So instead of filename-[entry-id].pdf you can do filename-[name].pdf

Thanks in advance!

• This reply was modified 1 year, 8 months ago by busybees.

Ok i’m working on it!

Thanks

Hi!

Can you downloading and testing this version on GitHub : https://github.com/Florent73/send-pdf-for-contact-form-7

If you use tags in the “You can use this tags” option, this will complete the PDF name, otherwise it will tag [reference].

Thanks to your returns

Hi!

Sorry for my late response. Just tested the function and works as expected, The only problem is when I enter a field variabele from the form like [name], I get a 404 error when loading the PDF in browser after submitting.

So when I set [name] as variable the will be filename-[name].pdf When I submit the form this is e.g. filename-john.pdf. The file I receive by email is okay. The pdf in browser shows a 404. When I check the address it says /*filename-name-[reference].pdf. When I check the files via SFTP I see it’s the same as in the email.

Can you fix the path generated in the browser so it shows the PDF instead of a 404?

May thanks in advance!

Hi!

Can you testing with my GitHub version?

I have find the problem and resolved it!

Thanks

Hi!

This problem is if you redirect to the PDF after submit form.

The rule:
If you use a tag for the name of your PDF, disable the “Redirects directly to the PDF after sending the form?” option.

Ex: https://demo.restezconnectes.fr/send-pdf-for-contact-form-7-simple-form/

Thanks

• This reply was modified 1 year, 6 months ago by Florent Maillefaud.

Hello,

I indeed redirect to the PDF in a new browser window, after form submission. If I understand you correctly this redirect does not work in combination with a tag used for the filename?

In your example I see you redirect to a page where you can click on a link and then the PDF opens. How to generate this link? I can create a page where I redirect after submission with a button that links to the PDF.

Hi!

Yes, because the name of PDF is generated before form submission. I’m working for generate the name after submission.. but no finded!

Redirect on a new page after submission with this shortcode:

[wpcf7pdf_download]

You can choose a text and dashicons for the button:

[wpcf7pdf_download textbutton="Télécharger" dashicons="dashicons-admin-site" class=""]

Thanks

Hi!

Can you trying my lastest version on GitHub?

I found the solution pour used form tags in PDF name.

Thanks

So this is a good fix, but is there a way to change the name of the attachment to the email based on tags in the form?