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[Resolved] Custom field default value should only pre-fill when creating, not editing, post

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Problem:

If set a custom field’s default value, create a post, clear out the field value and save the post, the field still filled with default value, but it should not re-fill with the default value.

Solution:

This is fixed in the latest version of Toolset Types plugin, you can download it here:

https://toolset.com/account/downloads/

Relevant Documentation:

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Last updated by Clifford 3 years, 5 months ago.

Assisted by: Luo Yang.

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#1375211

If I set a custom field's default value to "50", I expect when I create a new post that this field applies to that it will be pre-filled as "50".

If I clear out the value and save the post, all subsequent post editing should leave it blank, not re-fill it as the default value.

#1375275

Hello,

Thanks for the feedback, I can duplicate the same problem, and escalated this issue, will update here if there is any news.

#2125069

Hello,

This is fixed in the latest version of Toolset Types plugin, you can download it here:
https://toolset.com/account/downloads/
Please test it and feedback if the problem is fixed, thanks

#2125837

Great, will look for this going forward. Thank you!