ChronoForms v8

Tutorials for most common features and advanced ones.

ChronoForms shortcodes

You can use Chronoforms shortcodes to retrieve form or system info, or generate some data like UUIDs, here is a list of supported shortcodes in Chronoforms v8:

How to create a multi page form in Chronoforms8

Creating a multi page form could never be easier than how its in Chronoforms8, here is how to do this:

How to create a PDF file and attach it to email

Create PDF files using your Chronoforms8

Could not instantiate mail function

This is a common error with contact forms in Joomla, let's try to find out why it occurs

How to save form data to a custom database table using Sava Data action

if saving the form data in the forms log is not enough for your needs, you can use the Save Data action to save the form data to a custom database table, this table may already be in your database or you may create it using a database administration tool like PHPMyAdmin or ChronoMyAdmin

How to set Calendar start & end dates in ChronoForms8

In Chronoforms8 you can control the limits between which the calendar is allowed to select dates, here is how to do this:

How to use custom JavaScript or PHP validation in your form

in ChronoForms v8 you can validate field values using PHP or JavaScript functions, here is how to do it:

How to export saved form data to CSV

Here is how you can export stored form log data to a CSV file

How to use PHP data anywhere in your form

In ChronoForms 8 you can run PHP code, capture the results in a variable then use the results in later actions or views in your form using the {var:php_action_name}, here are the steps to do this:

How to delay the redirect in your form

In Chronoforms 8 you can delay the redirect to allow for other actions to complete before the redirect is started.

How to use your own HTML code in ChronoForms

Add custom HTML to your Chronoforms using the HTML view

How can I create a calculation security question in Chronoforms8

Add a simple math check to your form for extra security against spam bots

How to add a confirm popup to a submit button?

How to add an Email to your contact form in ChronoForms8

How to configure CC & BCC settings for your emails in ChronoForms8

How to setup ReCAPTCHA in your form in ChronoForms8

How to customize the uploaded file name

How to save and view the form data in Chronoforms8

How to write a full custom SQL query in Chronoforms

How to create a Joomla contact form using Chronoforms 8 in 3 minutes

Adding a contact us form in Joomla or WordPress is straightforward with ChronoForms8, a versatile form builder that creates custom forms with email functionality. This step-by-step guide shows you how to build a Joomla contact form that emails form submissions to the site admin, and how to use ChronoForms8 in WordPress too. We’ll also introduce ChronoMails, an extension for advanced email management.

For a detailed overview of ChronoForms8, check this official tutorial.