pdf name

Hi,

1. If we understand correctly you need to generate different PDF files depending on user input. If so, there are couple possible solutions:

1.1 You can create multiple E2Pdf Templates and use Formidable Forms Conditional Logic inside “Success Message” / “Mail Body” as:

[if x equals="something"][e2pdf-download id="1"][/if x]

[if x equals="anything"][e2pdf-download id="2"][/if x]

* where “x” the Field ID of Field Key.
** instead of [e2pdf-download] shortcode it can be used any other E2Pdf shortcode like [e2pdf-attachment]

or

1.2. You can try to use E2Pdf built-in “Actions” and “Conditions” with single E2Pdf Template (if it will fit your needs). For example you can create multiple pages PDF and hide needed pages if some conditions met or you can apply “Actions” on elements and change properties or dynamic value of field / object.

For example: https://prnt.sc/26ifm7c

P.S. Keep in mind please that instead of “equals” inside Formidable Forms inline Conditional Logic or “=” operator inside E2Pdf “Actions” and “Conditions” it must be used different compare operator for “checkbox” as “LIKE” as “checkbox” can be rendered as Option 1, Option 2.

2. Yes, it’s possible to set PDF name with dynamic data from form. You can just set Formidable Forms shortcodes under E2Pdf Template Settings PDF Name: https://prnt.sc/26ifryy

3. E2Pdf outputs the data which is seen under Formidable Forms Entry at the moment of PDF generation. If you are using [e2pdf-download id=”1″] shortcode – it generates data dynamically. For example if you will generate PDF download link and will access the URL – it will show data with mapped shortcodes which is CURRENTLY under entry. If you will update entry and will refresh generated PDF URL – it will contain updated data.

The difference is with [e2pdf-attachment] shortcode as in this case PDF will be already sent so it will be need to trigger another Formidable Forms Mail Action on update to re-send PDF as attachment with updated data.

P.S. If you have any further questions we recommend to use our “Help Desk” or send us a “Ticket” directly here.

that wa sgreat advice, many thanks!

I choose to go with `> 1.
>
> 1.1 You can create multiple E2Pdf Templates and use Formidable Forms Conditional Logic inside “Success Message” / “Mail Body” as:
>
> [if x equals=”something”][e2pdf-download id=”1″][/if x]
>
> [if x equals=”anything”][e2pdf-download id=”2″][/if x]
>
> – where “x” the Field ID of Field Key.
>
> ** instead of [e2pdf-download] shortcode it can be used any other E2Pdf shortcode like [e2pdf-attachment]`

Can i download a few templates at the same time, or can we merge the templates to a single output file?

I can then have users fill the form, data is available in system, depending on if this or if that i can donload of view template x or y but as a single file?

Hi,

Unfortunately no, E2Pdf can’t merge multiple E2Pdf Templates or allow to download a few templates at same time. You can try to mix a setup with 1.2 point: to show/hide pages inside E2Pdf Template depending on user input for different instances.

We remain at your service.

Hi,

This plugin is so powerfull! Thanks for making it, each minute i doiscover smth smart )))

Can u tell me maybe, how do i make the iframe where the pdf loads into if i choose view shortcode a bit more heigt?

It must be possible to set it with “height” attribute as:

[e2pdf-view id="1" height="500"]

thanks again man!
I read the docs, but maybe in a wrong place, can u tell me where i can learn all this?

I would not need to bother you. But anyway

Muchos Gracias

since we can not merge files, i was thinking on using zapier and a other PDF api.
But … could i misuse the redirect to url function to call an api you think?

It would be a cool addon to be able to merge, now i will do it via email notification to zapier, perse the email, use other api and mail the merged file.

But i would rather have it in one complete package of course

Hi,

Docs about available [e2pdf-view] shortcode attributes located here: https://e2pdf.com/support/docs#shortcode-e2pdf-view.

As about merge PDFs – we currently added that point to our roadmap to have this feature built-in but unfortunately there is no yet any ETA when it can be reviewed and released.

We remain at your service.