Variable form prefill

[dstastny]

While it is great that any form can now be prefilled by setting the parameter in the form setting, it would be even better if the prefill line could be a variable from the user table, rather than a fixed text applied to all. (I guess this is part of the large family of (potential) requests calling for parameter to be variable rather than one-size-fits-all fixed.)

[Abdul]

Hi @dstastny,

We’d like to help, but we need more information before we can respond to this thread. Are you referring to this feature that needs improvement?

Child Form: Ability to prefill when creating a record

We have recently released a feature where it is now possible to use prefill on child form. This will only work when you are creating a new record in the linked records field. To set this up, you have to go to: Child form settings [image] Prefill section [image] This feature is commonly used if you want to prefill a field that is not included in the Form Fields. If you have any feedback about this, please post it below or reach out to us in chat!

Regards,
Paulo

[briansport13]

I think what she meant is the ability to use Airtable fields as the prefill value for different records, and to have custom formulas prefill for each record, just like the newly released Custom Menu item URL. Which is a +1 for me would be very helpful

[Abdul]

Hi @briansport13,

We have this feature that can prefill the record that is about to be created in the linked records field.

Child Form: Ability to prefill when creating a record

We have recently released a feature where it is now possible to use prefill on child form. This will only work when you are creating a new record in the linked records field. To set this up, you have to go to: Child form settings [image] Prefill section [image] This feature is commonly used if you want to prefill a field that is not included in the Form Fields. If you have any feedback about this, please post it below or reach out to us in chat!

You can only set static value for this feature. Is this the feature that you want to be dynamic by adding an option to pull a value from an Airtable field?

Regards,
Paulo

[dstastny]

Yes, that is it: currently, when using prefill, it must be the same for all users. If it was an AT Field, I could use different prefill for males vs females, students vs faculty, or anything else I fancy in the formula of that field…
Does this make sense?

[Abdul]

Hi @dstastny,

This make sense. I have created a ticket for this request. We will keep you updated on the progress through this channel.

Regards,
Paulo

[briansport13]

Hello, I am checking to see if there is any progress on this feature and if there is an estimated time of arrival. I am planning a new project that would require this feature and I am considering waiting for it if it is already in progress and will be available in 1-2 weeks.

[Pauly]

Same, this would be super helpful!!!

[briansport13]

Just bumping this one in case admins missed it

[Abdul]

Hi @briansport13 and @Pauly. The ticket is already in progress and we are hoping to release the feature within the next few weeks. Rest assured, we will keep you updated through this channel. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

[Abdul]

Hi. We are delighted to inform you that we have released the feature you requested. You can find more information in this post:

Child Form: Dynamic Prefill

We are pleased to announce that we have introduced a feature in which you can prefill the fields in child form dynamically using an Airtable field. [image] For more information about this feature, please visit this article: How to prefill child forms? | miniExtensions for Airtable Your feedback is valuable to us, and we would love to hear any comments or suggestions you may have. Please do not hesitate to share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment below or by contacting us via chat.

[dstastny]

Thanks a bunch!!!

D.