CF8 - Field Name

Prevent ChronoForms from automatically changing field names.

Overview

The latest update enabled automatic field name changes by default, which can overwrite custom field names when forms are saved.
Download and install the latest CF installer over your existing installation, then use the new global setting to disable automatic field name updates.

Answered
rb rbock 12 Nov, 2024

I'm under extreme time pressure. I've now adjusted the labels here and there in various forms. I've just noticed that the field name has changed! What can I do without losing the work of the last few hours.

Besides, it's really annoying! Where/how do I turn it off?

Max_admin Max_admin 12 Nov, 2024
Answer
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Hi rbock

the latest update has this option turned on by default, if the form has been saved then the fields names have been updated.

I'm sorry for that, I thought that this makes life easier by setting the names automatically to match the labels.

I will add a global setting to turn this off

Max, ChronoForms developer
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Max_admin Max_admin 12 Nov, 2024

I have added a global setting to turn this off and updated the live installer, so you can redownload the installer and install it over yours

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