change type of existing field

  • Resolved alexandraka

    (@alexandraka)


    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hello

    I wish to modify the type an input text field into a dropdown list.

    Due to RGPD, a field that was updated automatically is now under user responsability. So, I wish to keep the meta_key, but to change the type into dropdown.
    Do I have to modify directly something in the mysql DB ?

    Cheers
    Alexandra

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  • Plugin Contributor Champ Camba

    (@champsupertramp)

    Hi @alexandraka

    Have you tried deleting the existing input field and then create a new dropdown/select field with the same meta key plus additional dropdown options. You will have to delete the input field from the Form Builder > Overlay > Custom Fields. When you delete the input field, it won’t delete the users’ data.

    But before doing it, please ensure that you’ve created a full backup of your site.

    Regards,

    Plugin Contributor Champ Camba

    (@champsupertramp)

    Hi @alexandraka

    This thread has been inactive for a while so we’re going to go ahead and mark it Resolved.

    Please feel free to re-open this thread by changing the Topic Status to ‘Not Resolved’ if any other questions come up and we’d be happy to help. ??

    Regards,

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