Using the PDb_Template class in your custom templates
The Participants Database Template class adds flexibility and convenience to the job of building a custom template. This blog post goes over some of the main features with application examples.
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Creating Multiple-page Forms in Participants Database
Version 1.5.2 introduced the ability to create forms across multiple pages. By defining the “action” attribute, the user is taken to another form page after each page is submitted. Each page shows a different part of the form by setting the fields or group to show in the shortcode on that page.
Here is a step-by-step breakdown of how that is done.
Commas and other punctuation in selector labels
In this post, I document a feature that you can take advantage of when defining labels for selectors like radio buttons, dropdowns and checkboxes. Each of the selections you define can have a separate value and title, which is the printed value the user sees. The “value” is what is actually stored in the database.… (read)
Shortcode Attributes Explained
The table presents a cross-reference to what attribute can be used in what shortcode.
Showing a Search Result as a Single Record
In this post, I explain how to build a special kind of list template that only shows a single record when one is found with a search. IT’s great for applications where you don’t want a list of records to show until one is found with a search.
Private Links and Setting Up the “Lost Link” Function
I explain how to set up the “lost private link” functionality.
Adding an Edit Record Link to the Frontend List
Let’s say you want some users who do not have access to the admin section to be able to edit records. You want to show them a list of records that includes a link to a record edit page.
This tutorial will give you the basic techniques for creating edit links in the record list. It also shows the general method for adding a link to a field.