GriffinForms – Free Drag & Drop Form Builder for Multi-Page Forms and Conditional Logic

Registro de cambios

2.0.0.0 – 2025-11-12

Major release that introduces the GriffinForms Theme Designer, a responsive layout layer, and a fully aligned import/export workflow.

New
– Theme Designer with 46 handcrafted presets, live modal previews, category filters, and JSON-driven controls for every state (default, hover, focus, active)
– Per-theme assets (CSS + JS) and Google Font registry with automatic enqueueing on both the admin builder and the frontend; falls back to Inter when no theme is applied
– Portable theme import/export using schema metadata, validation, and logging, plus an installer that seeds the new theme collection on activation
– Responsive layout layer powered by ResizeObserver that tags each rendered form (gf-xs, gf-sm, gf-md, gf-lg) to automatically restack columns, tighten padding, and reflow checkbox/radio grids and address fields inside narrow containers

Improvements
– Theme editor now sanitizes custom CSS, normalizes font weights, and removes unsupported keys (e.g., background images on selects) to keep caret icons visible
– Admin builder enqueues theme fonts on load and mirrors frontend typography so previews match what users see live
– Theme download/upload workflow, duplication logic, and installer now respect the new schema structure (styles blocks + schema_version metadata)

1.6.9.0 – 2025-10-23

Introduced the Recent Entries Widget for real-time submission insights directly in the Form Builder.

New
– Recent Entries Widget displays the 5 most recent submission values for any selected field in the right sidebar
– Click on any entry to open full submission details in a new tab
– Field type icons provide visual indicators (text, email, number, etc.)
– File upload support with file type icons (PDF, image, video) and original filenames
– Blank entry tracking with dash (—) indicator when users skip optional fields
– Field-specific formatting: email fields as mailto links, formatted dates, terms & conditions acceptance status

Improvements
– Event-driven widget responds to item-selected/item-deselected events
– Handles hierarchical submission data structure correctly
– Performance optimized for fast loading even with thousands of submissions

1.6.8.0 – 2025-10-20

Added Time field for capturing time values with native HTML5 time picker support.

New
– Time field with configurable 12-hour or 24-hour format
– Min/Max time validation to restrict selectable time ranges
– Pattern matching support for custom time formats
– Native browser time picker for better user experience across devices
– Full validation support with custom error messages

Improvements
– Consistent field architecture following existing input field patterns
– Seamless integration with conditional logic system
– Compatible with field iterations and reusability features

1.6.7.0 – 2025-10-20

Rolled out a dedicated Password field with strength feedback, confirmation, and encrypted storage options.

New
– Password field with optional confirmation input, show/hide toggle, and live strength meter powered by WordPress’ passwordStrength API
– Granular validation controls for minimum/maximum length, allowed and required character sets, blocked characters, and strength thresholds
– Custom error messaging with smart tokens ({{min}}, {{max}}, {{strength}}) for every password rule
– Field setting to store submissions encrypted with AES-256 and reveal them on demand in the submissions viewer via secure AJAX decryption

Improvements
– Submission viewer adds a masked display for password fields with “Reveal” actions and inline status messaging
– Admin builder groups password-specific settings into a dedicated panel with concise descriptions and sensible defaults

Fixes
– Prevents empty confirmation labels/messages when toggling the confirmation option on/off
– Guards against invalid encryption keys and records errors when decryption fails, falling back to masked values

1.6.6.0 – 2025-10-18

Introduced a full Terms & Conditions field to streamline consent workflows.

New
– Terms & Conditions consent field with customizable checkbox, link text, and optional modal display fed by any page or post
– Frontend modal loader that securely fetches and sanitizes WordPress content with nonce validation
– Conditional Logic evaluators (is accepted / is not accepted) tailored for the new field

Improvements
– Builder settings panel groups copy, source, and modal controls into clear sections with polished cards
– Field summaries and rule previews now render natural phrases for consent checks

Fixes
– Prevents duplicate paragraph spacing when modal content is loaded from WordPress pages or posts
– Resolves premature “required” errors by syncing checkbox state with the hidden consent value

1.6.5.0 – 2025-10-18

Added a comprehensive Address field with smart sub-fields and regional awareness.

New
– Structured Address field with configurable sub-labels (Address Line 1/2, City, State/Province/Region, Postal/ZIP, Country)
– Country selector with optional pre-filtering to limit available countries
– Automatic state/province dropdowns for many countries (US, CA, GB, IN, FR, DE, IT, ES, CH, AU, NZ, ZA, SA, AE, BR, JP, CN)
– Per-sub-field validation: required flags, character limits, and pattern checks
– Consistent rendering across builder, preview, and frontend

Improvements
– Entry viewer groups address parts neatly and supports copy-as-block
– Emails format addresses on multiple lines with clear labels
– Template examples updated to showcase the new field

Fixes
– Resolved minor spacing and label alignment issues in multi-column rows that include address parts

1.6.4.0 – 2025-10-18

• Introduced a dedicated Phone field with international flag detection, tel: links in submissions, and granular validation for minimum/maximum digits, formats, extensions, and allowed country codes.
• Updated conditional logic, reusable field listings, and submission views so phone numbers appear consistently everywhere in the admin.

1.6.3.0 – 2025-10-16

• Added five new ready-to-use templates (Marketing Campaign Brief, Travel Authorization Request, Equipment Checkout Request, Grant Application Summary, Community Event Plan) that showcase every GriffinForms field type.
• Standardized dropdown field_options across templates to GriffinForms’ optgroup structure so select fields always render correctly.

1.6.2.0 – 2025-10-14

Conditional Logic gets smarter, clearer, and more powerful.

New
– Row actions: Target rows in actions in addition to fields/forms
– Visibility: show, hide, add class, remove class
– Heading: change to (supports variables), add/remove class on the row heading
– Form actions:
– Submit button label: change to (supports variables); safely stores and restores the original label; applies across pages
– Submit button state: enabled/disabled with smart override logic; respects original disabled state when no rules match
– User time conditions:
– New item: the user → browser time
– Evaluators: before/after
– Input: single dropdown with 30‑minute increments (00:00 AM → 11:30 PM), evaluated against the user’s local device time

Rule summaries (UX)
– Natural phrasing for user time conditions, e.g., “the user browser time is later than 6:00 PM”
– Improved message phrasing for form/field messages:
– Form: “Show warning message above the form with content “…””
– Field: “Show warning message above the Email field with content “…””
– Clearer class ops: “Add class bg-light to the Partnership Proposal row heading”
– Lowercase verbs in mid‑sentence clause summaries for smooth reading
– Fixed a notice where an internal variable could be undefined during summary rendering

Developer notes
– Added reusable helper to format minutes to localized times in summaries
– Introduced “user” condition item with dedicated attribute/evaluator plumbing
– Safe, incremental refactors in RuleSummaries for readability

1.6.1.0 – 2025-10-14

Patch release focused on stabilizing Templates and polishing preview UI.

Added new templates

Templates Workflow Stabilization
– Render template previews server-side in TemplateCard; remove preview AJAX endpoints and nonces
– Delete client preview loader; no per-card/batch preview requests
– Fix DOM injection: clear/append only the pane’s top-level grid row (avoid nested .row inside previews)
– Escape headings/descriptions in TemplatePreview to avoid broken markup

Preview UI Consistency
– Introduce utility classes on preview controls

Misc
– Minor refactors and safety guards in Create Form modal

1.6.0.0 – 2025-09-12

• 🚀 Brought Conditional Logic to life with animated connectors, shimmering placeholders, and a guided overlay that makes complex rules effortless.
• Added a dynamic variable helper with smart validation safeguards so you can target fields confidently (even when forms are mid-redesign).
• Refined rule summaries with natural language (“Show the Email field”) and clearer badges when multiple conditions or actions apply.
• Expanded utility classes (gf-text-*) and polished empty states, buttons, and helper copy to keep the new experience cohesive.
• Numerous UX refinements: save buttons now respect availability, connectors wait for AJAX completion, and the modal feels faster and smoother.

1.5.0.0 – 2025-09-10

• Introduced dedicated Attachments view in admin:
  • Full table listing of all uploaded files from form submissions
  • File type icons with subtle animations and MIME badges
  • Filters for type, storage mode (private/media library), file size thresholds, and date ranges
  • Status tabs (All, Temporary, Attached) with counts
  • Row actions to view files or linked submissions in new tabs
  • Polished layout aligned with WordPress admin UI
• General refinements for consistency and usability across the admin

1.4.0.0 – 2025-09-08

• Introduced full-featured Logging system:
  • Admin can enable/disable native logging with a single toggle
  • Choose which log types (success, error, info, warning) are recorded
  • Set retention policy: keep the latest 1,000 – 100,000 entries or keep all
  • Daily cleanup scheduler + opportunistic pruning to prevent database bloat
  • Logs list screen with filters for type, item, and date ranges
  • Single log view with icons, linked items, and WordPress-formatted timestamps
  • Helpful admin notices if logging is disabled or partially limited
• Improved error handling in settings save routines to properly handle arrays and serialized options
• Added “Change log settings” link in notices for quick access
• Introduced default logging options on plugin activation, respecting any explicit disables
• General polish across admin UI for consistent notices and headings

1.3.0.0 – 2025-08-30

• Introduced secure File Upload field with per-field limits, validations, and image constraints
• Added global File Storage settings with retention policies, deletion options, and storage threshold alerts
• Implemented Rate Limiter system for spam/bot protection on submissions and uploads
• Added admin-side file icons, list integration, and attachment management tools
• Internal optimizations and logging improvements
• Disclaimer: This release introduces a large new codebase for file uploads, storage management, and rate limiting. While tested internally, further testing in live environments is advised before deploying to production-critical sites.

1.2.2.0 – 2025-08-15

• Added 4 new ready-to-use templates: Webinar Registration, Workshop Signup, Technical Support Request, and Bug Report Form
• Minor CSS adjustments to Create Form modal for improved alignment

1.2.1.0 – 2025-08-10

• Added 3 new ready-to-use templates: Simple Contact Form, Request a Quote Form, and Internship Application Form
• General stability improvements during template import

1.2.0.0 – 2025-06-11

• Added fullscreen builder mode with optional compact layout toggle
• Menu redesign with grouped items, descriptions, and icons
• Introduced new Form Tree widget in builder for visualizing page, row, column, and field hierarchy
• Toggle tree nodes with intuitive chevron-based expand/collapse UI
• Highlights active form elements and syncs tree scroll with form layout
• Added row/column counters and width indicators for clarity
• Gracefully handles AJAX loading with error messaging and placeholders
• Improved accessibility and layout polish in dropdown menus
• Minor internal cleanup and performance optimizations

1.1.1.0 – 2025-05-29

• Added 5 new form templates including appointment booking, course enrollment, and donation forms
• Enhanced folder management with icon selection and improved folder display in lists
• Refined form preview rendering and placeholder handling
• Improved textarea auto-resize behavior and UI styling consistency
• Various frontend and backend refinements

1.1.0.0 – 2025-05-23

• Improved UTF-8 character support in submissions
• Updated URL field validation
• Adjusted reCAPTCHA v2 behavior for multi-page forms
• Disabled logging temporarily
• Multiple backend fixes and enhancements
• Bumped tested version to WP 6.8

1.0.1.0

• Added uninstall cleanup routine
• Enhanced UI and usability

1.0.0

• Initial release
• Core form builder, multi-page layout, submissions, validations, reusable fields, reCAPTCHA, and SendGrid