Create a workflow using different field types

The first step in creating a workflow without requiring a file upload is to enable workflows for other field types. In this example, we’ll enable the creation of a workflow when the user selects a checkbox option. To do this, add the following snippet:

Here’s how to add this snippet.

Now, when you add an extra field using Add-Ons Ultimate, you can select ‘Checkbox’ as the field type and you’ll see the option to enable a ‘Review workflow’. Enable this setting.

On the front end, the user will have an option to select this checkbox.

If they do so, a workflow will be enabled for their order. This will allow you to upload an image to their order for the user’s review and approval.

Automatically enabling a workflow

If you’d like to ensure that every order placed has a workflow enabled, you can use the method above but set the checkbox field to checked by default. Just select the ‘Default’ option as below:

This will mean that the option is automatically selected on the front end. If you’d like to prevent the user from deselecting this option, you can hide the checkbox on the front end so that the user can’t update it. To do so, just use some simple CSS.

First, get the ID of the field you want to hide. In the example below, the ID is 104.

Then, add some CSS like this, replacing the ID with your own field ID:

Here’s how to add the CSS.

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• Users to upload files and instructions as part of their order
• You can then work on these files and upload new versions for the customer to view in their Account page
• Customers can review your revised versions, request further changes, or approve the files

How to get started

Remember: you’ll need Add-Ons Ultimate to be installed and activated as well as Review and Approve.

1: Create a field with a review workflow

Typically, you might want to allow the user to upload a file to initiate a workflow. In this case, create a new upload field in one of your products. Click here for how to add a new field in Add-Ons Ultimate.

A review workflow can be initiated from any field type – it doesn’t need to be an upload field. For example, you could use a checkbox field so that if the user checks the option, a workflow will be initiiated.

In this example, we’re using an upload field.

Check the ‘Review workflow’ option in the upload field settings. This will create a workflow for this field.

You can also create a textarea field for users to enter some instructions.

Save and publish your product. That’s all you need to do to create a product where users can upload files for you to rework.

2: Define the settings

The Review and Approve plugin has very minimal settings:

You can set the maximum number of iterations in your workflow by changing the value in ‘Maximum number of revisions’.

You can also ensure that a new user account is automatically generated at checkout for any orders containing files to be reworked. Just choose ‘Yes’ in the ‘Account creation during checkout’. User accounts are required for the Review and Approve plugin to work fully.

3: Review new orders

When a user places an order that includes a file for you to rework, you’ll get a standard email. This will contain the uploaded file plus any instructions.

You can also see new orders that require your attention by using the filter in WooCommerce > Orders:

By choosing ‘Waiting on admin upload’ you can see all new orders that require your response.

You can also see any orders that are in process – either where you’ve uploaded a new version and you’re waiting for the customer’s response, or where the customer has approved the revision.

4: Uploading a revision

Once you’ve checked out the customer’s request in the new order and made the revisions to their uploaded file, you can submit your new version to them for review.

In the order screen, you’ll see a new ‘Approval Workflow’ section.

First, upload your new file by clicking the ‘Choose file’ button in the Approval Workflow section.

Then, change the order status to ‘Waiting for customer review’.

Finally, update the order. This will automatically generate an email to the customer to tell them that they have a new revision to review.

You can also add a note to customers by using the standard WooCommerce Notes feature.

Enter your comment in the ‘Add Note’ section then set ‘Note to Customer’ and click ‘Add’. This will generate a note that will be displayed in the customer’s Account page.

5. After the customer review

The customer can either request a further revision or approve an option that you’ve sent them. When they do so, you’ll receive an email and the order status will be updated, either to ‘Rejected by customer’ or ‘Approved by customer’.

Depending on the status, you can either make further revisions or process the order in the normal way.

6. Enable more field types

If you’d like to ensure that other fields types also have the review workflow option, you can add them with a simple snippet:

Here’s how to add the snippet.

Further reading

You can also check out this article for more information on creating file approval workflows in WooCommerce.

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When you purchase the plugin, you’ll immediately receive an email confirming your purchase. This email also contains:

• A link to download the plugin files
• Your licence key

Click on the link to download a zip file that contains the plugin. You don’t need to unzip this – just make a note of where it downloads to on your computer, e.g. your ‘Downloads’ folder.

Installing the plugin

To upload and install the plugin, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin. You can either drag the aipaou.zip file into the upload file zone (see image below) or click the ‘Choose file’ button and browse to the file on your computer.

Once you’ve uploaded the file, click ‘Install Now’ then click ‘Activate’ (remember that you will need to have WooCommerce and Product Add-Ons Ultimate activated as well).

Enter your plugin licence

Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Review and Approve then click the ‘Licence’ subheading.

• Enter your licence key in the Licence Key field
• Click ‘Activate this licence’
• This will ensure that you receive automatic updates

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