Question:
How do I ensure that hidden fields connected to a dataset submit their values along with a Wix Studio form? They display correctly but don’t submit. Any workaround or setting I’m missing?
Product:
Wix Studio Editor
What are you trying to achieve:
I’m busy building my website in Wix Studio and am having an issue with a custom form in Wix Studio that’s connected to a dataset. My form includes visible input fields: Full Name, Email, Phone Number, Inquiry (these work fine). I also have hidden input fields: Artwork Reference Number, Artwork Title, and Artist (these are linked to a dataset to auto-fill based on the page’s artwork). When visitors fill out the form and click Submit Inquiry, the hidden fields do not get submitted along with the rest of the form.
What I’ve Tried:
- Connected the hidden fields to the dataset via “Get Value From” in the form’s Data Connections.
- Ensured the dataset is in “Read & Write” mode.
- Checked that the correct fields are populated when previewing the page.
- Verified that the dataset has the correct field types (text).
- Tried making the hidden fields temporarily visible (they show the correct data but still don’t submit).
- Asked ChatGPT and Grok3 - they only confused matters further.
What have you already tried:
- Connected the hidden fields to the dataset via “Get Value From” in the form’s Data Connections.
- Ensured the dataset is in “Read & Write” mode.
- Checked that the correct fields are populated when previewing the page.
- Verified that the dataset has the correct field types (text).
- Tried making the hidden fields temporarily visible (they show the correct data but still don’t submit).
- I’ve also watched a whole bunch of tutorials which don’t really fix the issue.
Additional information:
Please note that I know very little about coding. So have gotten this far without it. If I need coding then I will need my hand held.
Have also attached some screenshots for you to see what I mean:
Would really appreciate it if someone could please help me with some simple, step-by-step instructions on where to find or set up how all the information (visitor details and artwork details) gets sent together when someone submits.
Any guidance is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.