[xcoder]

say I have variable $x that fetches its data from the generated fields...how do i then insert the value back to the database?

[kenvogt]

Use callback_before_insert() and/or callback_before_update(). (The links give examples.)

[xcoder]

thanks but how do I add a new element to the $post array to be updated to the database?

[xcoder]

Thanks I finally fixed everything

[kenvogt]

The way to do it is to:[list=1]
[*]include the column you want posted with fields(), add_fields(), and/or edit_fields();
[*]use change_field_type() to make the column hidden;
[*]use callback_before_insert() and/or callback_before_update() to set your column value.
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