OTP Verification Wont Work

CF7 plugin uses non-standard functionality and as such many plugins have to make tortuous adaptations to build extensions.

This plugin is an attempt to bring back CF7 into the WP core eco-system, allowing plugins that have been developed using the WP coding standards to play nice with CF7 forms.

However, this means that some extensions will not work as a result, such is the case apparently with this OTP extension.

Have you raised this issue with the OTP plugin author?

yes I have. of course they want to charge customization since it works with other plugins and the like.
Perhaps develop your own version from within this plugin.
It is viable.. Just have a random 5-6 digit number be emailed to the email in the email field type when clicking a button.
I have seen your tutorials – I know your a coder.. LOL – Only a coder will go away from the UI to verify it did what it was supposed to do.. ??

again the odd part is that it works in a SINGLE page form. Works great!
the moment we intro the multi-page – GONE!

again the odd part is that it works in a SINGLE page form

ah, I hadn’t understood that.

the moment we intro the multi-page – GONE!

do you have js error on your page?

If not the issue is then likely due to the js initialisation of the OTP functionality.

It is likely settting up the OTP field (some js validation) once the document is ready, however, the Smart Grid is also initialising your form (setting up the multi-form slider and so on). The Smart Grid fires a js event on the form once it is ready to be used. Ideally the OTP should fire its initialisation after that event….or event possibly when a new slide is shown.

Anyhow, if you know a little js you can inspect the script loaded by the OTP pluign and figure out how it intialises the script. You can then replicate this in a custom js file which you fire once the form is ready. Does that make sense?

If you wish to contact the authors of the OTP plugin for help, you can provide them the link to the plugin’s wiki page for developers.

yeah no JS error simply sits there and does nothing.. The button once pressed to verify emails the verification code but when the code is entered it acts as if nothing is in the field.

even placed it on the LAST page to see – same reaction.
IF on the first page then your slider certifies the data and sends me straight back to that required field.

thanks for looking into it and letting me know. Probably going to have to go a different direction.

so likely related to JS event binding. This is something the OTP plugin author will need to fix.

Did you raise this on the OTP plugin support page?

I did not bring it up on the support page. I spoke to their support team directly.
I guess the remaining question would be is it Their JS binding or your lack of it. As I said single page form – works fine. When we do slider OR accordion multi-page it does not work at all.
For me the finger point in your direction since it works in your plugin in a SINGLE page form, but when the other “stuff” from your plugin is introduced it fails.

you are unable to debug your own form to identify the issue, yet you are quick to point your finger!

The plugin is working fine without the OTP field, is it not?

LOL.. spoken like a true coder.. Not me someone else.. LOL.
If a field config worked in a single page form but did not work in a multi-page would it be the fundamental contact form code?
any rate thanks…
great plugin for the most part though.

If a field config worked in a single page form but did not work in a multi-page would it be the fundamental contact form code?

Possibly!

great plugin for the most part though.

thank you, and this is in large part thanks to the funding of my clients on numerous projects.

There are numerous CF7 extensions out there that likely do not work with this plugin. I will make an effort to make it compatible with the most popular ones, however, if you feel this is important for you, I will be happy to develop/enable it if you are willing to sponsor the effort.

send me a quote.

I had a look at the OTP plugin, and found it overcomplicated. It forces users to register and loads unnecessary content onto your site. A very commercial approach to plugin development…

Anyhow, there is a much simpler approach which I propose to develop specifically for CF7 forms, seeing there is no solution out there currently, and you’re right that this is an important functionality to build for CF7 forms.

If you would like to support this development, please contact me on vrata at syllogic dot in

FYI: I released a small plugin to tackle OTP by Email for CF7 forms.