I’m working on a WordPress site that uses Airtable for form creation. There’s an address field I need to access, but I’m not sure how to grab its input value. My goal is to use this address to fetch data from the Zillow API for the user.
When I look at the page source, I only see the Airtable script. No visible input elements. This makes it tricky to get the address info directly.
Has anyone dealt with this before? I’m wondering if there’s a way to:
- Intercept the form submission
- Extract the address value
- Use it for the Zillow API call
Any tips or code snippets would be super helpful. I’m not too familiar with how Airtable integrates with WordPress, so I’m a bit lost on where to start.
Thanks in advance for any guidance!
I’ve been in your shoes, Oscar. Integrating Airtable with WordPress can be a real headache, especially when you need to grab specific field values. Here’s what worked for me:
I used the MutationObserver API to detect when Airtable’s form was fully loaded on the page. Once detected, I was able to locate the address input field by its unique identifier (usually a data attribute or class name specific to Airtable).
Then, I set up an event listener on the form’s submit button. Just before submission, I captured the address value and stored it in a variable or sessionStorage. This way, I could use it for the Zillow API call without interfering with Airtable’s submission process.
It took some trial and error, but this approach allowed me to get the address data I needed while keeping the Airtable integration intact. Remember to test thoroughly, as Airtable’s structure might change with updates.
I’ve encountered a similar situation when integrating Airtable with WordPress. The dynamic form rendering can hide traditional input elements, making it challenging to capture the data you need. I managed to resolve this by adding a JavaScript event listener to intercept the form submission. This allowed me to extract the address value before the data was forwarded to Airtable, which, in turn, let me use it for the Zillow API call. It may require some adjustments based on your specific form structure, so experimenting with element selection and timing is advisable.
hey oscar, i’ve dealt with this before. Airtable can be tricky! try using the browser’s developer tools to inspect the form when its loaded. You might find hidden input fields or data attributes that hold the address. Then use JavaScript to grab that value on submit. It’s not always straightforward but thats how i got it working. good luck!