In this post we take a quick look at the new version of ProFields Repeater Matrix, yet another new version of FormBuilder, and a new version of the GoogleClientAPI module.
I’d planned on a more extensive blog post today, alongside several core updates. But found out today I’ve got to put my cat to sleep, and now don’t feel like doing much, so going to keep this blog post short. While we won't get into core updates, I do have some good module updates to mention here though.
We had a new version of FormBuilder last week, and next week we’re going to have another. My biggest project of the week was getting the save-to-GoogleSheets (spreadsheet) action working in FormBuilder. And it’s now up and running, plugging along beautifully on a project already (a client needed it right away). Being able to watch live form submissions get submitted, process in Stripe, save to the server, and then get a copy inserted into a new row in a Google Sheets spreadsheet makes me smile. I think this is a great new feature for FormBuilder, and since it’s all functional already, I thought I’d go ahead and release it in the FormBuilder board next week.
Related to the above, I’ve got a new version of the GoogleClientAPI module ready as well. It is required in order to have FormBuilder talk to Google Sheets. The updates are ready but I’m still working on the documentation and setup guide, so that’ll be coming out next week alongside the new version of FormBuilder. The GoogleClientAPI module is not a commercial module—this is instead an update to the existing module originally released in 2016, but now getting a major update, which I’ll post next week.
The module now includes a fairly extensive API to Google Sheets. Future plans for the module include expanding the existing Google Calendar API and adding an API for Google Drive as well. Google's API client already provides access to dozens of their services, but the problem is that their API is kind of difficult to use and extremely verbose and technical. So the goal of the ProcessWire GoogleClientAPI module is not just to take care of all Google authentication stuff, but also to build much simpler-to-use ProcessWire-like APIs on top of Google ones.
Finally, a new version of Repeater Matrix (v5) has been posted in the ProFields board today. Here’s a summary of what’s new:
Added support for changing the matrix type of an item. To change the type, click the gear icon that appears in the header of each item. A box will open where you can select the new matrix type.
Added support for importing types from other RepeaterMatrix fields. To use, click the "Import Matrix Type" button to the right of the "Add Matrix Type" button. It will give you a select box where you can choose which to import.
Added support for field/template context enabling you to select which matrix types are shown for a Matrix field on a per-template basis.
Added detection of when a Matrix type name can collide with a field name.
Plus 5 new API methods have been added to the FieldtypeRepeaterMatrix module. See the ProFields > Repeater Matrix support board for more details.
Configuring Google Sheets settings in FormBuilder:
ProFields Repeater Matrix: Clicking the gear icon at the top of the repeater item slides down a "Item type" selection, enabling you to change the type:
On the Repeater Matrix field configuration screen, you now have an Import button, enabling you to add a new type by importing from any other Repeater Matrix field. After clicking the button, a new item with label "New Matrix Type (Import)" appears:
You can now also configure what matrix types are shown on a per-template basis (known as field/template context). To access this, you would edit any template that has a Matrix field (Setup > Templates > Edit), then click on the Matrix field in the list of fields and it opens a modal, enabling you to configure settings for the field in the context of that template. Click the Input tab, and you'll see this option:
That's all for this week. Have a great weekend and hope to see you at ProcessWire Weekly.
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Anthony
Deepest condolences on having to put down your cat. I know how painful it is. Best wishes to you and your family.
Thanks for taking time to blog during this difficult time. Your commitment to the PW community is appreciated.
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Matthew Schenker
Ryan,
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about your cat. I know all too well how painful that can be.
Thank you so much for providing an update, even when you are having a difficult time. Looks like some terrific new features in FormBuilder.
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horst
Hi Ryan, sorry to hear about your cat. Exactly one month ago, I had to do the same with our 19 years aged cat.
Since this week there is a new one living in our home. For us, especially for the child, it was best not to wait a long time to find a new one.
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Robert
Sorry to hear about your cat Ryan. And thanks for the quick update at this trying time. All the Best!
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