I am trying to:
Add additional custom fields to custom field group
Link to a page where the issue can be seen:
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I expected to see:
New Fields added to bottom of existing custom fields
Instead, I got:
The fields simply disappear when you chose a field type or when saving
Repro Case 1:
1. Edit the custom fields
2. add a new field (any type)
3. Save custom fields
4. Scroll to bottom of the fields ... You will see the new field is no longer shown.
5. Try re-adding the same field with the same name and slug. It will then give you an error that the slug already exists.
6. Export the Types files and look at the XML file inside the zip archive ... you can see the field listed there (usually)
Repro Case 2:
1. Create a new field (any type)
2. save the new field above the last repeatable Group (Performance Tests)
3. Before saving, move the field above the last Repeatable Group
4. Save the custom fields
5. Is the new Field shown? if so, move it below the last Repeatable Group (Performance Tests)
6. Save the custom fields.
7. go to the bottom of the page ... the new field i now missing
8. Export the Types files and look at the XML file inside the zip archive ... you can see the field listed there (usually)
Hello and thank you for contacting Toolset support.
I am sure this happens because of the low value of the PHP setting max_input_vars. Currently, it is 1000 while the number of fields in the Fields Group exceeds that. Check this screenshot for the actual value hidden link
Check this screenshot for the number of current inputs in the fields group hidden link
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Increase the value of max_input_vars in your server and it should fix the issue. Follow this article, and if you are not sure how to do it, reach to your hosting provider for assistance. A value of 3000 should be high enough to let you add more fields.
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I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
Hi there ... ok. I have updated the php.ini file to use 3000 for max_input_vars .... if this works, you will have saved me a lot of trouble.
The only remaining question that I have, is how do I get the missing fields back into the custom fields group? I still see them in the xml file but toolset won't show them.
Is this information irretrievable?
thx!
Well, I don't think you can retrieve them. Because, most probably, they were not saved correctly, and now Toolset is unable to parse their settings and recover them. You will have to recreate them.
My issue is resolved now. Thank you!
