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Trying to mimic multistep form but capture emails and names from first step

  1. Im simply want a two step form, without it being a page break type form where all is lost if they dont complete the whole thing. Currently im just sending data along a jquery string, and yes it "works" but its messy. Once a user completes step 1 he/she is then sent to step 2 but I then have to show the same fields from step 1 on step 2 or else its not uploading to mailchimp correctly.

    Ive tried to hide the step 1 form feilds on step 2 by using the "visitbility" option. But this seemingly does not work because I am now unable to see these users names after they complete step 2 of the form. It seems as though all other fields are fine that im hiding and still mailchimp grabs these correctly, but when hiding the name, i cannot find it. Hopefully I havent lost you?

    So now im having to manually go into mailchimp and add the persons name from my step 1 submition. Like I said, all other fields are working perfectly with the visibility being set to admin and the jquery string is being sent properly because if i take off the admin only visibility it works again.

    I just need to know if this is a silly way of doing it or if theres an easier way

    Posted 11 years ago on Thursday February 28, 2013 | Permalink
  2. Ok, found a way around this problem, on step 2 instead of having the advanced name field that has first and last name i split the first and last with 2 simple text fields, filled them dynamically with my jquery string and made them admin viewable only. Uploaded to mailchimp fine, names and all. Seems as though theres a weird issue with admin viewable only name fields. BUT all is well, this will work for me! Thanks anyway guys

    Posted 11 years ago on Thursday February 28, 2013 | Permalink
  3. David Peralty

    Glad you were able to figure it out, and I'll send a note to on of the developers. Thanks again!

    Posted 11 years ago on Thursday February 28, 2013 | Permalink