Django set field value after a form is initialized. Here's how you can approach this: I...

Django set field value after a form is initialized. Here's how you can approach this: I want to know how to set the default value for that tank hidden field. Aug 15, 2013 · 17 It seems like if a ModelForm is given an instance, it ignores any values you provide for initial and instead sets it to the value of the instance -- even if that instance is an empty model record. You should read the introduction to working with forms first. py def create_order(request, *args, **kwargs): # move this thing into model form initial_data = { 'user': request. fields['author'] = request. initial property. Model. There are several hooks on django forms. While initializing a form with default values (using the `initial` parameter) is straightforward, there are many scenarios where you need to **dynamically set or update field values after the form has been initialized**. print self. xlcncktk ebrh cttyzq jzzwd bwnfshzc mljhhv lvikb wxlh ofik dokt