How can I Email form only when I change data?

[fudge4u]

I have a form in which I change data. For instance, I change an element {Gift_Orders___Status} from "Ordered" to "Shipped". I want to be able to trigger an email to the client only when I change the data in the field so they know when their gift has been shipped. Is there a code that I could use for the "condition" box of the email plugin to give the result "true" if that particular element has changed?

Using Fabrik 2.0

I originally posted this in the community forum, but re-posted it here, as I am a bronze subscriber.

BTW, I am very pleased with this component and can't wait to get familiar with all it has to offer.

[cheesegrits]

Try ...

PHP Code:

$orig = JArrayHelper::fromObject($this->formModel->_origData);
return ($orig['Gift_Orders___Status'] != $this->data['Gift_Orders___Status']) && $this->data['Gift_Orders___Status'] == 'Shipped'; 


-- hugh

[fudge4u]

Thanks so much. It seems to be working from the front end but not on the back even though I have it set to email on both. Not a big deal for me at the moment. May I also ask what code I can use to send an email no matter what I change the data to? I have several status codes I use for that field and am considering triggering the email on just a "change" no matter what it changes to.

[rob]

[qyote] May I also ask what code I can use to send an email no matter what I change the data to?[/quote]
try this:

PHP Code:

$orig = JArrayHelper::fromObject($this->formModel->_origData);
return ($orig['Gift_Orders___Status'] != $this->data['Gift_Orders___Status']); 


[fudge4u]

Thanks so much! You have a great product and great service. Keep up the good work!