Dear forum,

I have been wondering if it is possible to assign values to a hidden field to be submitted via a data bound form.

I have an existing Data Bound form which I wish to extend with this functionality if possible but have not been able to assign a value to the hidden field.

Any advice as to the possibility, process or syntax would be greatly appreciated.

With thanks,

Chris

[KK]

Hi Chris,

You are correct in noticing that Data-Bound Form ignores editable region of type 'hidden'.
The reason being that Couch assumes that 'hidden' fields are meant to carry immutable data - something that cannot be changed.

Can you please let me know how exactly were you planning to use the hidden field?
Please post in some (dummy) code and, perhaps, we'll be able to figure some other way of getting it done.

Thanks.

Hi KK,

Thanks for your quick reply.

My project requires almost the functionality of a cart system for which I have been re-reading your documentation taking note of the data bound functionality.

I have in the past implemented the cart system successfully finding it great for a simple paypal system and was pleased with the built in coupon system and product option functionality.

The website I am creating displays equipment that can be supplied as part of an installation. I wondering if it would be possible implement the cart system with the functionality to report the contents of a 'wish list' in the admin area, PDF maybe or means other than email.

Thanks again,

Chris

[KK]

Hi Chris,

We can implement a 'wish list' feature using databound forms. However, it (usually or always??) requires a logged-in user. How do you propose to handle that in your solution (as it is not built into Couch currently)?

Hi,

Maybe this will help viewtopic.php?f=8&t=7599

I could make a wishlist downloadable as pdf (for the visitor ) with the great support of cheesypoof.

Hi Forum,

My original aim was to take the functionality of adding to the cart that upon a user clicking add to wishlist would in a modal show a list of the products with the option to continue browsing or submitting the list for the admin to pick up instead of checking out via paypal.

I had come across that thread before and makes very good reading.

I was thinking of implementing the function within a session.

Could you expand on the issues I may face with this approach?

Thanks again,

Chris