# Forms Question

**URL:** <https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/forms-question/50368>\
**Category:** Elements\
**Created:** [August 29, 2025, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/forms-question/50368 "2025-08-29T18:24:35Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 10\
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**Author:** ![Bucky4d4s](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@Bucky4d4s](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Bucky4d4s)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2025, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/forms-question/50368/1 "2025-08-29T18:24:35Z")

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Im having trouble inserting fields in the form container. Whenever I drag an element or layout into the forms container it replaces the forms container - I’m assuming that the fields need to be inside the container…

Thanks

Matt

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**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2025, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/forms-question/50368/2 "2025-08-29T18:36:30Z")

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I think the form wrapper is still there, here’s a quick video explaining…

If you still have issues, just let me know 🙂

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**Author:** ![Bucky4d4s](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@Bucky4d4s](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Bucky4d4s)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2025, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/forms-question/50368/3 "2025-08-29T20:17:29Z")

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great thanks! That solved that problem. Bu then I put in a submit component and a button in it and it doesn’t do anything when I click it. no success, no error

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**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\
**Post date:** [August 30, 2025, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/forms-question/50368/4 "2025-08-30T12:38:17Z")

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The form won’t work in Preview, you’ll need to publish it online first…

You’ll also need to ensure the form setup details are correct, take a look at the [checklist in the manual](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/components/form) for further help.

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**Author:** ![Bucky4d4s](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@Bucky4d4s](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Bucky4d4s)\
**Post date:** [August 30, 2025, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/forms-question/50368/5 "2025-08-30T16:03:36Z")

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Thanks - this was the issue - php on my server - Chillidog - which I chose because it was recommended here is only 7.4. What are my options?

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**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\
**Post date:** [August 30, 2025, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/forms-question/50368/6 "2025-08-30T16:44:35Z")

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You can upgrade PHP on your Chillidog server via the CPanel — @barchard or @LaPan will be able to help you with that!

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**Author:** ![barchard](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/barchard/32/2292_2.png) [@barchard](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/barchard)\
**Post date:** [August 30, 2025, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/forms-question/50368/7 "2025-08-30T17:13:19Z")

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Yes as @dan mentioned, if you log into your cpanel you can switch each of your sites to different PHP versions. This lets you choose the appropriate PHP version for your site or set up a test site with a different version for testing.

Let us know if you have any questions!

Cheers

Greg

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**Author:** ![LaPan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/lapan/32/92_2.png) [@LaPan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/LaPan)\
**Post date:** [August 30, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/forms-question/50368/8 "2025-08-30T17:50:09Z")

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FYI I previously replied to your support ticket with the same info, too! So it looks like you’re covered .

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**Author:** ![Bucky4d4s](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@Bucky4d4s](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Bucky4d4s)\
**Post date:** [August 30, 2025, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/forms-question/50368/9 "2025-08-30T17:51:39Z")

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Perfect!

Matt

Please pardon brevity and typos. Sent from my phone.

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**Author:** ![Bucky4d4s](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@Bucky4d4s](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Bucky4d4s)\
**Post date:** [August 30, 2025, 7:01pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/forms-question/50368/10 "2025-08-30T19:01:34Z")

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Thanks!

Matt

Please pardon brevity and typos. Sent from my phone.
