Hidden prefill columns returning empty on form entry?

[Gokul_Kumar]

I set prefill data for certain columns and created form for other fields. On entering form data, new row is created but these prefill records returned empty. I thought new row will contain prefill data regardless of how it is created.

I referred this for temp solution: Can I prefill a portion of a form?

[Emily_Drumm]

I desperately need this feature – it would eliminate the need for a lot of manual data cleanup and would save sooooo much time. Please add this!

[Alec_Kap]

Is there any status on this? I’d love to use this as-well!

[Simon_Robain]

Any updates on this issue… ?

[Alan_ngn]

Very interested in this. Seems like it’s been on the roadmap for a few years.

[Denys_Maksymov]

Me, and about 50 different people who I referred to Airtable desperately need this update. Is there any way to get the idea if it is still on the roadmap?

[Patrick_Ford1]

Same! Please make this happen!

[Mahmoud_Yousif]

Also would really love this feature :heart_eyes:

[Bruce_Halliburt]

I would like this change too - PROVIDED: you can specify which fields can be populated through a form and remain hidden. Allowing any field to be populated whether or not it’s visible though a form would introduce a potential security vulnerability IMHO…

[Noamsay]

Hi @Bruce_Halliburton and others,

I suggest to use Jotform as I do. Benefits:

• It’s integrated to Airtable (Zapier not required).
• It’s free (up to 5 forms).
• You can create dynamic form with conditions
• You can create custom design
• You can prefill values by adding them as parameter in the URL (like Airtable native form)
• You can pass pre-populated values to Airtable even on hidden fields. Just don’t forget in the form settings to select “Don’t clear” in the “Clear Hidden Field Values” question

1 major disavantage:

• You cannot display a dropdown from an Airtable Linked Record field on your Jotform (or send a pre-populated value to a linked record field). I think only Airtable native form can.

[Mark_Barnes]

3 1/2 years later, and this feature still isn’t here :slightly_frowning_face: