{"id":51834,"date":"2026-05-26T09:06:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T09:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/?post_type=article&p=51834"},"modified":"2026-05-26T09:12:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T09:12:07","slug":"creating-flexible-purchasing-plan-with-jetappointment","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/jetappointment\/creating-flexible-purchasing-plan-with-jetappointment\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Flexible Purchasing Plan with JetAppointment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We will describe how to build two connected forms: one for buying slots with payment integration and another for booking appointments that deduct slots from the user\u2019s balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our example, providers are teachers and services are lessons. Users can buy several lessons (appointment slots) in advance and then use them to book appointments later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The workflow is totally compatible with the Multibooking JetAppointment<\/strong> feature<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this case, we will create forms for the Single Provider page<\/a>, so be aware that some settings will be specific to this setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a User Meta Field<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Head to WordPress Dashboard > JetEngine > <\/em><\/strong>Meta Boxes<\/em><\/strong><\/a> > Add New<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter the Meta Box Title<\/strong> and select \u201cUser\u201d in the Meta Box for<\/strong> dropdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set other settings and Visibility Conditions <\/strong>if needed, scroll down to the Meta fields <\/strong>section, and hit the \u201cNew Meta Field<\/strong>\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter the Label<\/strong> (e.g., \u201cNumber of slots purchased\u201d), the Name\/ID<\/strong> will be generated dynamically, and select the \u201cNumber\u201d Field type<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, press the \u201cAdd\/Update Meta Box<\/strong>\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More details can be found in the How to Apply Meta Boxes to Users<\/strong><\/a> tutorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"user<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

To check where the meta field is displayed, head to WordPress Dashboard > Users > Profile<\/em><\/strong>. It will be shown under the WordPress user profile fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can change the field value manually for testing purposes (e.g., to verify how it is displayed in the form).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"number<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Create the Purchase Form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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First, we will create a form that allows users to buy lesson slots and store the amount in a user’s \u201cNumber\u201d meta field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be aware that this form is intended for logged-in users only. You can combine it with a registration form<\/a>, but additional form fields and actions will be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, check the How to Create a Registration Form With Email Verification<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>and How to Set Registration and Login in One Form Using Render States<\/strong><\/a> tutorials setup details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Form fields<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Go to WordPress Dashboard > JetFormBuilder > Add New Form<\/em><\/strong>. Type the form title and press the \u201cStart from scratch<\/strong>\u201d button in the Welcome<\/strong><\/a> block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"creating<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

For the \u201cPurchase Form,\u201d such fields should be created:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Keep the first Hidden Field<\/strong><\/a> with the \u201cCurrent Post ID\u201d FIELD VALUE<\/strong> that links the form to the current provider\/teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Then, duplicate this field, select the \u201cCurrent Post Meta\u201d FIELD VALUE<\/strong>, and enter \u201c_app_price_hour\u201d into the META FIELD TO GET VALUE FROM<\/strong>, which pulls the price dynamically from the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FORM FIELD NAME <\/strong>in the right Block<\/strong> section can be changed to \u201cpost_meta\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Add another Hidden Field<\/strong> and select the \u201cCurrent User ID\u201d FIELD VALUE<\/strong>, which indicates what user should be updated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FORM FIELD NAME <\/strong>in the right Block<\/strong> section should be changed to \u201cuser_id\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Duplicate this field, pick the \u201cCurrent User Meta\u201d FIELD VALUE<\/strong>, and enter the Name\/ID<\/strong> of the \u201cNumber\u201d field from the user Meta Box<\/strong> into the META FIELD TO GET VALUE FROM<\/strong>, which pulls the current user slot balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FORM FIELD NAME <\/strong>in the right Block<\/strong> section should be changed to \u201cuser_meta\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. The Text Field<\/strong><\/a> can be deleted or customized according to your needs. For example, you can adjust it to the \u201cEmail\u201d field by renaming it and choosing the \u201cEmail\u201d FIELD TYPE<\/strong> in the Block > Field <\/strong>section on the right side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, you need to add form fields for the number slots. You can combine the Number<\/strong><\/a>\/Radio<\/strong><\/a> with Calculated Fields<\/strong><\/a> to achieve this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. For instance, we add the Radio Field<\/strong> with the \u201cslots_to_select\u201d FORM FIELD NAME<\/strong>, keep the \u201cManual Input\u201d option in the FILL OPTIONS FROM<\/strong> dropdown, and press the \u201cManage items<\/strong>\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Edit Options <\/strong>pop-up, we add \u201c1,\u201d \u201c5,\u201d \u201c10,\u201d and \u201c15\u201d example options and press the \u201cUpdate<\/strong>\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"manual<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

After that, we should add two Calculated Fields<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. The first one is to display the number of slots after purchasing. Here we enter such a formula:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

%user_meta% + %slots_to_select%\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
That adds purchased slots to the existing balance. The \u2018user_meta\u2019 is the name of the fourth Hidden Field<\/strong> that pulls the value from the user \u201cNumber\u201d field, and the \u2018slots_to_select\u2019 is the name of the Radio Field<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the Block > Field<\/strong> section on the right, change the DECIMAL PLACES NUMBER<\/strong> to \u201c0.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Calculated<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
8. The second Calculated Field<\/strong> is to calculate the total price. We add such a formula:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
%post_meta% * (\n  %slots_to_select% == 5 ? 4 :\n  ( %slots_to_select% == 10 ? 8 :\n    ( %slots_to_select% == 15 ? 12 : %slots_to_select% )\n  )\n)\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
where the \u2018post meta\u2019 is the name of the second Hidden Field<\/strong> with the appointment price, and \u2018slots_to_select\u2019 is the name of the Radio Field<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This formula applies discounts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n