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[Resolved] Creating a data entry form

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Problem:

I am interested in creating a form to enter product details into a database. The form should capture details such as model, engine, and wheels, with each entry needing a unique ID for later searches.

Solution:

To set up a form in Toolset that allows product entry, first create custom fields specific to the product details (e.g., engine, model, wheels) and assign them to a custom post type, such as "Product." Then, use Toolset to create a form that includes these fields, enabling users to add products directly to the database. Each entry will have a unique ID, making it searchable later. For more detailed guidance, review Chapter #7 of Toolset's Custom WooCommerce Sites course.

Relevant Documentation:

https://toolset.com/course/custom-woocommerce-sites/

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Last updated by Christopher Amirian 1 month, 3 weeks ago.

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#2780593

Hello
I am looking at page url https://toolset.com/block-item/form/

I scroll down and see Add your Gym. I tried to enter some data but it seems this form is not working.

Perhaps it is something to do with the Buy Now sign which still appears at the top right of the page.
Can you please advise what the function of this form is or should be.
I am interested in using a Form to enter product details into the database.

Many thanks
John

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Christopher Amirian
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Hi John,

That is just a sample. I suggest that you check the form section of the course below which will give you a better understanding of how to setup Toolset forms and before that, custom fields for the Woocommerce products:

https://toolset.com/course/custom-woocommerce-sites/

Thanks.

#2781132

Hello Chris,
Thank you for the list of how to create pages with woocommerce. I will no doubt need this type of information before too long, with luck!

I hope I am in the process of solving my immediate challenge which is creating a form where a product for sale, say a car or caravan or anything like that needs details say like, engine, model, wheels, tyres etc needs to be entered.

Of course each record needs a unique record-id so that each item can be searched for later and call up the qualifying records. I had a little trouble trying to locate the correct fields in mysql but think I now have that sorted. Just need some time to get it done!

Thanks so much for your help it is very welcome.

Regards

John

#2781135

Any other information is of course very welcome.

#2781738

Christopher Amirian
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Languages: English (English )

Hi John,

TRhabnks, just to be sure we are on the same page, the way Toolset works is that you create custom fields with it and assign them to the product custom post.

Then you will enter the proper value fo the custom fields inside the single product edit screens.

This will give you an option to create a form with Toolset without additional customization and it will create the product item for you.

Please check the Chapter #7 of the course I shared with you.

Thanks.