Set default value to field if this value still not exist

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January 16, 2019 at 11:47 PM #13036
Jefferson
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Hi!

I need to set a random hexa code to each post and this code need to persist in database to future search. I have created a custom function to return a code, but now I need to know how to puts this code into de input text field of metabox if this code not exist.

My function:
```
function generate_my_own_code( $post_id ){
  
  $post_type = get_post_type($post_id);
  if ( "classified" != $post_type ) return;

  $code = rwmb_meta('code', array( 
    'storage_type'    => 'custom_table', 
    'table'           => 'web_classified_meta',
  ));

  if( empty($code) ):
    $code = strtoupper(dechex(rand(0x000000, 0xFFFFFF)));
  endif;

  return $code;
}
```
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January 18, 2019 at 4:24 PM #13053
Anh Tran
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Hi Jefferson,

You can use std attribute for a text field, like this:
```
$post_id = isset( $_GET['post'] ) ? intval( $_GET['post'] ) : ( isset( $_POST['post_ID'] ) : intval( $_POST['post_ID'] ) : false );
$meta_boxes[] = [
    'fields' => [
        [
            'type' => 'text',
            'id' => 'color',
            'std' => generate_my_own_code( $post_id ),
        ],
    ],
];
```
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January 18, 2019 at 9:06 PM #13058

Jefferson
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Hi Anh!

Thank you by support! Works!

PS1: to old posts the rwmb_meta method prevents adding a default value for the field (but I can run a migration)
PS2: I will appreciate if "My toppics" in Quick Links of this support system works!

Regards!

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January 20, 2019 at 10:29 AM #13076

Anh Tran
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Hi Jefferson,

Yes, it works only for new posts, since std is used when the meta box has not been saved before. For old posts, obviously meta box is already saved. So you need to do some migration. Perhaps you should share with us here ;). I think many users like that.

I'll fix the issue with My topics link now.

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