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Hi,

My problem is I need to add extra fields to the event but these fields are not as simple as just HTML display. I tried to use Custom Data field but that didn't help me much (I am still novice to this component). I hope there is a way to resolve this issue.

After adding an event, I need to add a new section 'Meals Choices' which will provide following type of multiple-selection options:

1. Asian food ($15.00)     Yes/No (options can be either check-boxes or drop-down)
2. Mexican food ($20.00) Yes/No
3. Italian Salad  ($10.00) Yes/No
etc...

When a user accepts any of these options, that total is added to the total of Event's fee. So for example, if an Event's fee is $200, the total displays automatically $200 which is good. Later on, when the user chooses lets say 'Mexican Food', it should add $20 more to the total thus making the total.

If anyone can help me solving this situation, I would really appreciate it.

Thanks.

Thank you Eileen for the prompt reply!

You are right, with the description I provided, the best solution is to use the 'price sets', however, I forgot to mention that choosing an event is also needed on the same event registration form. In other words, I have two price sections for the users to select. Initially they will choose:

Event 1 .... $300
Event 2 .... $500

and then later on we have to choose the meals.

Another work around which I may see is to create two separate events, i.e. Event 1 which will have meals option and Event 2 which will have its own meal options but then how will I assign that if one clicks on Event 1, add $300 to whatever the balance when they will finish filling out the form and if they select Event 2, add $500 to it?

One more thinking which comes in my mind is IF while setting price-sets, I may add 'Event 1' of $300 value in it provided there is a way that it stays SELECTED and no one is allowed to un-select that option. I have seen an option of choosing a 'default' in price-sets but not an option what I am looking for.

I am confused  , I hope someone has a solution to this. Please advise me a better solution to this.

Thanks.