Multipage Forms (Wizards)

[pipp]

It would be nice to have a smart -- symfony-style ~ ~ -- way of handling multi page forms (like a wizard or an assistant). Currently my actions file becomes quite messy and redundant in order to achieve this. Should this be a plugin? ~ ~

[pezetgee]

I'm looking for a solution for that as well, manage multiple forms within one module using one set of actions.

I got to the point of displaying correct content of the forms, but validation doesn't work. It would be good if there was a way to specify validation file to load.

[z01d]

Don't know guys, what is the problem with current symfony setup?
One action/template per form/step? Works for me.

[pezetgee]

One action/template per form/step?

Yes, that's easy if you hard code your templates.

I needed solution for forms with fields 'generated' by user in runtime.
Since then I've coded a module for that.
As the module was coded for specific requirements of my app I'm not going to release as plugin or snippet - the module ties too much with the app core code.

I'm thinking, however, how to make it more generic and then do a plugin.

[Notorious]

pezetgee, I have created a topic where I need what you've created. Could you give me a hint on how to approach this, or maybe release a bit more info? My topic can be found at http://www.symfony-project.com/forum/index.php/t/6154/. Any help is highly appreciated!

[Kodie]

Hello,

I have just coded class that handles some stuff while creating multi-page forms. It is very alpha version so not everything is completed. It is also my first pluginlike thing so not everything is how it should be. Code need a bit of refactoring as well.

I haven't written any tutorial considering it, but I have attached sample config files (forms.yml should be in config dir and test.second.yml should be in validate.yml).

Class support symfony-like validation. You can use your own template for each form or page.

What isn't still done:
- clean up after finishing form (there are data in session variables)
- support some fields ( like options for select from model )
- default template ( it is only very simple )

It is still very early version and should not be used for real projects. I hope you can give me some advices about it. I'm looking forward for any comments.

Oh, can some one tell me how to easily create package.xml file for plugin?

Thanks in advance,
Kodie

[cblin]

before I look at it, could you please tell if you use the session or hidden vars to store the vars between the pages ?

[Kodie]

I use session vars. Could anyone test it and tell me what should I add or change?

Thank you in advance,
Kodie

[Kaore]

Hi, I just made a post describing a way to do multiple page forms here: http://tech.cibul.org/a-way-to-make-multipage-forms-with-sym fony/