[#46196] - [6.0] Fix note custom field deprecated warning
- Fixed in Code Base
- 10 Nov 2025
- Medium
- Build: 6.0-dev
- # 46196
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- TLWebdesign:6.0-dev
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This PR fixes the issue of the deprecated warning by not removing the default_field but setting it to hidden thru the form params instead.
Pull Request for Issue #46187 .
Summary of Changes
Removed default_value from the remove fields logic in the prepareForm method.
Added the default_value as a hidden field through the note.xml params file.
Testing Instructions
- Turn on error reporting to maximum.
- Create a new note field.
- Open an article that displays this field
Actual result BEFORE applying this Pull Request
Deprecated: DOMCdataSection::__construct(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($data) of type string is deprecated in \administrator\components\com_fields\src\Plugin\FieldsPlugin.php on line 277
Expected result AFTER applying this Pull Request
No Deprecated warnings and default value field is still not visible.
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I have tested this item ✅ successfully on f88b627
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Nice fix @TLWebdesign thanks for tests @tecpromotion and @RickR2H
I have tested this item ✅ successfully on f88b627
Works! Hiding the default value field is probably the best option to keep things from breaking.
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