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How to trigger $_GET request within admin plugin page?

I have this form in my plugin function: <form method="get" action="" enctype="multipart/form-data"> <p class="submit"> <input type="hidden" name="do_it_hidden" value="run"> ...
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Front end form submission/processing, without using a template file

I'm writing a plugin which has a front end form that is generated by a shortcode. I'm struggling with processing the form submission in any way. Many tutorials describe placing form processing code at ...
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List custom post type URLs based on user form selection

I'd like to set up a form with dynamically populated radio buttons for all custom post types. Something like this: custom post type 1 custom post type 2 custom post type 3 continued for all CTPs... ...
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Capturing POST data

I am trying to modify the Member Status Plugin so that the status are based on the data saved on a custom database table. Basically I wanted to change the administration menu with a form that can ...
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Recording geolocation data from user submitted form

I'm building the following plugin to allow users to submit posts with images via a form. It also generates geolocation information, which I want to store and use with the Geo Mashup plugin. However, ...
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Multi-part form and wp_redirect()

For starters, it's a plugin (with a shortcode) or at least I would prefer it to be. I've got two issues both related to wp_direct. If form 1 validates I want to redirect to form 2, and continue the ...
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Check spam in custom form - akismet

I have a plugin that has input form, I have decided to check submitted data with akismet. I do have API key, WP comments are filtered correctly... here is, what I found: ...
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Redirect with message

For a plugin I'm currently developing, I have a custom form. The user can fill in the form and submit. The way I want the form submission to work is: Submit form -> validate data ---> success? ...
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Trouble using wordpress functions in a pop-up modal form

I'm working on a plugin and I've added a button to the tinymce editor that pops up a modal form, with options for the shortcode, and then inserts the shortcode with the selected options in to the ...
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Lead form that submits to 2 external APIs

I need to add 2 registration forms to my wp website, each form should submit the information in it to 2 different APIs. I don't know even where to begin. Is there a plugin that can help me handle the ...
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Two forms on one admin page [closed]

Noob questions. I have two forms on one page. How do I distinguish them in php code? For example: <form action="" method="post"> <input type="text" name="test1" /> ...
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Avoid updating post when sending POST or GET request to post.php

I've created a Plugin which adds a new meta-box on the post.php dashboard page, containing a form. Whenever a POST request is submitted from that form, I would like to save some post meta-data. I ...
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347 views

The Correct Way to Use Nonce Field without Settings API

I'm trying to create an admin option page without the Settings API for some reasons. Then if I do so, I've heard that I need to use nonces for security. I'd like to know the correct way to use them. ...
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How to append new form elements in “Add New” form of Users in Wordpress admin panel?

I'm developing a WordPress plugin and I want to append some extra form fields in add new form of Users section inside admin panel without editing core files. Can somebody help me in achieving this.
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Page reload occurs before request finishes

I wrote a plugin to send an invitation to a friend and am submitting a form using AJAX and used the tips talked about in 5 tips for using AJAX in wordpress and another article referenced in the AJAX ...
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588 views

Multiple options pages validation for a plugin

I am writing a plugin and I decided to have multiple pages for different options of the plugin (for clarity's sake). Doing a single option was a piece of cake, but I'm encountering difficulties when ...
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Using AJAX in a plugin to submit form - REALLY confused

Having a bit of trouble using all the Wordpress ajax hooks, and functions. Been reading this post: 5 Tips for Using Ajax in Wordpress But became confused after trying all the code and applying it to ...
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Creating fields in the database

I am newbie to wordpress plugin and this is my first plugin which I am doing now. I want that when the plugin will be activate it will make some predefined fields in the database and also the same ...
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Where should my plugin POST to?

I'm creating a simple plugin to set a page as a homepage from the list pages (to appear next to edit, preview, trash actions etc), I was just wondering what that the most appropriate/secure place to ...
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Plugin Form Submission Best Practice

I have done a lot of researching and haven't found quite what I am looking for, so I am hoping that I can be pointed in the right direction. I am developing an Events plugin that will book a ticket ...
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How to add search form in main page body?

I'm fairly new to wordpress. I'm trying to develop a website with search option to find available room information. I would like to add a search box where people would be able to enter their ...
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Undefined variable _POST

Using 3.1.1 with debug on, I am getting following notice. Notice: Undefined variable: _POST in <filepath> on line 1000 Code at line 1000 is $data = $_POST Why am I getting this notice? ...
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Post from front-end with post types, categories and taxonomies

I am now developing a wordpress site that will be something like a directory. People will be able to submit walkthroughs, advanced reviews, as well as cheat codes for games. We were going to make a ...
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What is the recommended way to create plugin administration forms?

I have seen and been using the following technique for adding php scripts to my plugin for handling custom forms in a wordpress plugin. from the quizzin plugin: $code_pages = ...
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Best Practices for Creating and Handling Forms with Plugins?

I'm writing a plugin that creates and handles a simple form. This has been my approach sofar, but it's turned out to have some major flaws: 1) On plugin activation, create a blank page for the form ...