Getting Started
So you want to start using the plugin? Great! Let me tell you how to install it. You've got two options. You can use Normal Wordpress and Bedrock. But first let me fill you in on the dependencies.
Dependencies
This plugin is actually and Add-on for Gravity Forms so it will definitely need that. Also the plugin needs some system requirements, namely:
- PHP 7.1+ (5.6 is still available, but because it is EOL it will not be actively supported)
- Gravity Forms 2.0+ (try to keep this updated)
- php-zip (http://php.net/manual/en/book.zip.php)
- php-xml (http://php.net/manual/en/book.xmlwriter.php)
The plugin checks for most of it's dependencies, so you should know ahead of time if you're missing anything.
So let's install it, shall we?
Normal Wordpress
If you are using a normal installation of Wordpress you just go to the Plugin section, and go to Add new.
Then search for Gravity Forms Entries in Excel or just Excel and you will find it. Click Install and then
Activate. And Bob's your uncle (possibly).
And yes, it is also possible to download the plugin, and
then upload it to the wp-content/plugins folder. But seriously; who does that?!
Bedrock
If you've never heard of Bedrock, than this probably isn't for you. However, I highly recommend you research this, and try it out. It's way safer then plain 'ol Wordpress, and it comes with the benefit of composer!
Anyway, if you are using Bedrock, just require the plugin with
composer require doekenorg/gf-entries-in-exceland you should be good to go! Added benefit here, is that you can also regularly update the PhpSpreadsheet dependency.