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Where is the documentation for cart_details->meta field

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  • February 22, 2020 at 2:02 am #4159

    Arshad Ali
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    I am really interested in using this meta field and how it can be used. However, I dont find any documentation, detailing on what all parameters I can use on “meta” field. Please enlighten me on this.

    February 22, 2020 at 9:39 am #4161

    Alex Rollin
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    Some information can be found here:
    https://wpinvoicing.com/support/topic/what-is-the-use-of-item-meta-on-cart_details/#post-4083

    If you have more questions let us know.

    February 22, 2020 at 11:57 am #4162

    Arshad Ali
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    Haha, that was me who started that thread and discussion was inconclusive from my perspective.

    However, I am looking for “documentation”.

    February 22, 2020 at 11:52 pm #4164

    Alex Rollin
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    Can you describe what you are trying to do?

    We don’t do customizations here in the forum, but, if we can help you find the filter or hook for your goal, we can advise about that.

    February 24, 2020 at 6:27 am #4168

    Arshad Ali
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    Hey Alex,

    From customisation perspective, I have two goals.

    1. I want to add some additional description to the cart item at the time of adding it to invoice through programming interface. This description will be specific to the invoice. Description in item except is shown on all invoices.

    2. I am creating invoice against my bookings ( my custom post type). I want to add the booking reference to the invoice. May be close to invoice number.

    I am using public notes right now. But these notes are visible only in the email body. They are not shown on pdf/web version of invoice.

    Thank you.

    Warm regards,
    Arshad

    February 24, 2020 at 8:09 am #4170

    picocodes
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    Hi Ali,

    Currently, there is no way of adding a custom description for each item in the invoice. Here is an array of allowed arguments.

    
array(
   'quantity'      => 1,
   'id'            => false, // Required
   'name'          => '', // Defaults to the item's name but can be used to specify a different name
   'custom_price'  => '',
   'discount'      => 0,
   'tax'           => 0.00,
   'meta'          => array(),
   'fees'          => array()
);

    The only way to accomplish what you are trying is by specifying your custom description in the item’s meta. You can then hook into the 

    wpinv_print_invoice_line_item_summary

    and replace the item’s excerpt with your custom description.

    See the following line to learn more about the hook:- https://github.com/AyeCode/invoicing/blob/039be99f715f751bbd253dbf0e77dc4cc8a5e2de/includes/wpinv-template-functions.php#L1059

    February 24, 2020 at 8:16 am #4171

    picocodes
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    You can store your booking’s reference in an invoice’s custom field then display it via one of the many hooks fired when displaying an invoice. Here are a few:-

    
wpinv_before_invoice_content
wpinv_invoice_print_body_start
wpinv_invoice_display_right_actions
wpinv_invoice_display_left_actions
wpinv_invoice_top_bar_left
wpinv_invoice_top_bar_right
wpinv_before_display_totals_table
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