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Population

Data Sources
WS Form data sources allow you to pull data from elsewhere into data grids for select, checkbox and radio fields.
Data Sources: WordPress Filter Hook
PRO
The WordPress Filter Hook data source allows you to dynamically populate a data grids with your own data for fields such as Select, Checkboxes and Radios.
How to Populate a Field with a New Post ID
How to populate a form field with a newly created post ID.
Passing Data from One Form to Another Using a Query String
PRO
It is possible to transfer data from one form to another using query string parameters.
Populate a Data Grid with ACF Relationship Field Posts
PRO
How to Populate Select, Checkbox, or Radio Fields with Posts Linked to an ACF Relationship Field.
Populate a Field With Query String Data
It is possible to populate a field with the value of a query string parameter using the WS Form variable.
Populate a Form With Post Data
PRO
It is possible to pre-populate a form with WordPress post data using the Post Management integration. The data could be from a page, post or any other custom post type registered in your theme.
Populate a Form With User Data
PRO
It is possible to pre-populate a form with WordPress user data with the User Management integration. This is useful for creating an 'Edit Profile' form.
Populate the Default Value of a Field Using ACF Option Values
You can use WordPress filter hooks, WS Form functions, and ACF option page values to dynamically set the default value of fields.
Populate the Default Value of a Field Using PHP
You can use WS Form functions to dynamically set the default value of fields.
Populating Field Values with Post Data
There are various different ways you can populate the value of a field using post data.
Setting Which Post ID to Populate With Using PHP
PRO
In this tutorial we show you how to change the 'Post ID' setting found in Form Settings > Data > Populate Using Action by using a simple PHP script.
wsf_populate
PRO
The wsf_populate filter hook can be used to change the form population data prior to the form being rendered.