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I want to pass a variable created with Javascript to $form_state so that I can use this variable in the form_submit function.

In an ajaxified form I can use:

Drupal.ajax[ajax_el].options.data._my_vars = JSON.stringify(js_object);

But how can I accomplish it in a non ajax form? Is there another possibility than using a hidden field? It might be possible to pass it to a field with #access => FALSE?

I would welcome every advice. Many thanks!

Daniel

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  • You can #attach JS settings. This is how the #states data get passed during Ajax calls. Commented Dec 14, 2014 at 15:54
  • Thanks for your answer. In which way I have to attach the settings? I just know the the way to pass a variable to the client and not vice versa: $form['#attached']['js']['my_key'] = array( 'data' => array('my_key' => $settings), 'type' => 'setting' );. How can I pass a variable generated with JS to the server with the settings? Commented Dec 14, 2014 at 16:28
  • Oops sorry I though about this the other way. Commented Dec 14, 2014 at 16:30
  • No problem! But you probably don't have another idea for my problem? :) Commented Dec 14, 2014 at 16:47
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    You could use a hidden field, which is JS and css independent. You can use javascript place a cookie, which will be submitted with every http request thereafter until cleared. Hidden fields seems to be the way to go. Commented Dec 14, 2014 at 16:50

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Create a field for that variable, like this:

$form['_my_vars'] = array('#type' => 'hidden', '#default_value' => $_my_vars);

Whenever you are changing variable, update field's value.

Do not use 

'#access' => FALSE

The Form API Reference clarifies it:

when FALSE, the element is not rendered and the user submitted value is not taken into consideration.

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  • Hi thanks for your answer! I already worked it out with the help of AyeshK. See the comments of my question. But nevertheless, thanks! Commented Dec 18, 2014 at 11:30
  • @user3083978 Comments may get purged without notice. If AyeshK wrote this first, I can delete my answer. But only after his answer is posted as actual answer. Commented Dec 18, 2014 at 11:32

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