Paypal button extra variables field not recognising keywords

Squiz Matrix Support
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Hi,

I have a paypal button asset working, and having read the paypal developer info I see I can supply things like address1 in the extra variables section and it will pre-populate the paypal screens with the purchasers address (same for name, postal code etc). Works great if I hard code something in the "Extra Variables" section of the basic details screen.

 

Unfortunately I cant seem to make squiz translate any keywords in this section. The %globals_get_address1% text appears as a literal on the paypal form after you click the button!

 

Can anyone confirm if this is a bug or if its just not supported to do keyword translation for "extra variables"?

 

Most unfortunate as I already have the name, address and other details and I really dont want  the purchaser to have to enter them again on the paypal screen,

 

Thanks

Anthony

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No ideas folks? Any chance one of the Squiz guys could have a quick look at the code see if its a bug or if its not supported - and if so whether it would be a big deal to implement? Would be much appreciated

3

Hi Anthony, this seems pretty straight forward and it should work.

Can you post some more info of your implementation? Maybe including HTML/Matrix code snippet and where you are using it and with what assets?

 

Are you using a PayPal pay button code? Or is this for a PayPayl shopping cart?