Bulk adding checkboxes

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
Want to duplicate field in the same Field Group.
Solution:
You cannot duplicate an entire field or Group in the same CPT as that creates several conflicts with the Slugs of the Fields.

If you want to duplicate the checkbox field in different Custom Post type, then you can do is create a new group and then add Fields that "already exist".

This is an option when you start to add fields to the Group.
(See "or you can Choose from previously created fields") Screenshot here:
https://cdn.toolset.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/616001-existing_fields_1.png?x78697
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This topic contains 2 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by Adrian 6 years, 9 months ago.

Assisted by: Noman.

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February 14, 2018 at 4:21 am #615876

Adrian

Hi, I created a checkboxes field, and I need to add 32 checkboxes.
Problem is I need to add several such checkbox groups with the same 32 checkboxes. Is there a way to duplicate the checkboxes field so that I do not go blind trying to do this?

Don't mind getting a little dirty with chrome's inspect element tool.

Thank you

Adrian

February 14, 2018 at 1:11 pm #616001

Noman

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Hi Adrian,

Thank you for contacting Toolset support. Do you want to duplicate the checkbox field in different Custom Post type or you want to duplicate the checkbox field in the same Custom Post type?

If you want to duplicate the checkbox field in different Custom Post type, then you can do is create a new group and then add Fields that "already exist".

This is an option when you start to add fields to the Group.
(See "or you can Choose from previously created fields") See attached screenshot.

You cannot duplicate an entire field or Group in the same CPT as that creates several conflicts with the Slugs of the Fields.

Thank you

February 14, 2018 at 4:58 pm #616092

Adrian

Hi Norman,

Thank you for your answer, I ended up finding the same solution. It seems a little weird you can't re-use field sets from the same Field Group. I hope the development team can find a fix for that. In the meantime i created another field set and added the field there then re-added it to the one I wanted it in.