Add Custom Status PDF Invoice

January 9, 2025 · AI Conversations

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add_filter ( 'pdf_invoice_order_status_array', 'add_custom_order_status_to_pdf_invoice_order_status_array', 10, 2 );

function add_custom_order_status_to_pdf_invoice_order_status_array ( $order_status_array ) {

$order_status_array = array('dispensing');

return $order_status_array;
}
what above code work

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The provided code modifies the PDF Invoice plugin's functionality by hooking into the `pdf_invoice_order_status_array` filter. However, there is an issue with the implementation that will likely cause it to override all existing order statuses rather than appending a custom one. Here's an analysis:

### Code Issues:
1. **Rewriting the Array:**
The code completely replaces the `$order_status_array` with a new array containing only `dispensing`. This would remove all the existing order statuses that the plugin might expect.

2. **Expected Behavior:**
Typically, you want to add a custom order status (`dispensing`) to the existing array of order statuses rather than replacing the array.

### Corrected Code:
If your goal is to **add** the `dispensing` status while keeping the existing ones, you should use the following:

add_filter( 'pdf_invoice_order_status_array', 'add_custom_order_status_to_pdf_invoice_order_status_array', 10, 1 );

function add_custom_order_status_to_pdf_invoice_order_status_array( $order_status_array ) {
    // Add the custom status
    $order_status_array[] = 'dispensing';

    // Return the modified array
    return $order_status_array;
}

### How It Works:
1. **Hook Name (`pdf_invoice_order_status_array`):**
This filter allows modifying the array of order statuses used by the PDF Invoice plugin.

2. **Callback Function (`add_custom_order_status_to_pdf_invoice_order_status_array`):**
This function:
– Receives the existing order statuses as the `$order_status_array`.
– Appends the custom status `dispensing`.
– Returns the modified array.

### Key Points:
– This will add the `dispensing` status without affecting other existing statuses.
– Make sure the `dispensing` order status exists in your WooCommerce setup; otherwise, it might cause issues when the plugin attempts to process an order with this status.

Would you like guidance on how to register a custom order status in WooCommerce if it's not already present?

Add Custom Status PDF Invoice

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