Getting Started

The article guides users through installing the PDF Forms Filler for CF7 plugin on WordPress, outlining minimum requirements and explaining the installation process, form creation, and utilization of features.

First, make sure your work environment meets the minimum plugin requirements:

  • WordPress Version: 4.8 or newer
  • PHP Version: 5.6 or newer
  • Contact Form 7 5.0 or newer
  • IE 11 (or equivalent) or newer

Installation

Download and install the PDF Forms Filler for CF7 plugin. You can also install the plugin from the admin panel of your WordPress site. In the plugin search bar, enter “pdf forms filler”, install and activate the plugin. You will also need to install the Contact Form 7 plugin.

Manual Installation

If you prefer to install your plugins manually, download the PDF Forms Filler for CF7 plugin from wordpress.org or from the download page.

Upload the plugin to your WordPress site using your preferred FTP client.

Usage

After you have activated the plugin, create a Contact Form 7 form and access the form editor tab. You should see the PDF Form button and the PDF Forms Filler tab.

The PDF Forms Filler tab provides comprehensive access to all current plugin features and settings in a well-organized interface. Alternatively, the PDF Form button opens a form-tag generator thickbox that contains shortcuts to the main tab functionality along with some legacy options. By navigating to the PDF Forms Filler tab, you will see three main sections:

  1. Attaching a PDF file
  2. Mapping fields
  3. Embedding images
  4. Tag generator (find using PDF Form button)

We suggest you look at each section’s page to learn more.