[Resolved] Perform action before post delete

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[MattI4840]

Tell us what you are trying to do?

I need to execute a php function after a post delete button has been clicked, but before the deletion fires. There is a custom field value I need to capture and update a different post with.

Are there any hooks/actions that would allow me to do this?

Is there any documentation that you are following?

https://toolset.com/forums/topic/action-hook-fired-before-post-will-be-deleted/

This is similar, but the delete button will be on the post content template, not on a form. So I'm unsure how I would target the deletion action, as this appears to target the form submission action.

[Nigel]

Hi there

Would the WordPress before_delete_post hook work for you?

https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/hooks/before_delete_post/

Otherwise, can you clarify exactly how you are adding the delete button to your template so we know we are targeting the right thing.

[MattI4840]

Thanks Nigel, not sure how I missed that, yes I believe that will work.

I was planning on using the cred_delete_post_link shortcode on the content template. For this use case I will need to target two different post types, containers and shipments.

[Waqar]

Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

Feel free to try the 'before_delete_post hook' and let us know if you have any follow-up question.

For a new question or concern, you're welcome to start a new ticket.

regards,
Waqar