=== Zenbit Invitation Builder ===
Contributors: goran007
Tags: invitations, digital invitations, invitation form, event invitations, email invitations
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 8.0
Stable tag: 1.0.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Create invitation forms, generate personalized invitation images, and send invitation emails from WordPress.

== Description ==

Zenbit Invitation Builder is a WordPress plugin for creating invitation forms and generating personalized digital invitation images.

Version 1.0.1 includes the complete core workflow with one ready-to-use template. You can build a template, map form fields onto the invitation design, preview the generated result, publish the form with a shortcode, and send invitation emails based on submitted form data.

The plugin is designed for sites that need a focused invitation workflow inside WordPress without a large setup process.

== What It Does ==

Zenbit Invitation Builder gives you a clear invitation workflow inside WordPress:

* Create and manage invitation templates
* Map form fields onto a personalized invitation image
* Preview the generated invitation in the admin
* Publish a frontend invitation form with a shortcode
* Generate and email a personalized invitation from submitted form data

== Who It Is For ==

Zenbit Invitation Builder is suitable for:

* site owners who want to manage invitation workflows directly in WordPress
* event businesses that need a practical digital invitation starting point
* projects that want one clear invitation flow without extra complexity

== Key Features ==

* Invitation template editor inside WordPress
* Visual field mapping for personalized invitation output
* Admin preview of generated invitation images
* Separate frontend form editor for submission fields and form settings
* Shortcode-based form publishing
* Personalized invitation image generation from submitted form data
* Built-in email template settings for sending invitations

== Free Version Scope ==

The free version includes:

* one fully functional template
* template editing, preview, and submission flow
* frontend form publishing with shortcode output
* invitation image generation from form submissions
* built-in email layout for sending invitations
* footer branding in generated invitation output

An optional Pro upgrade is available for sites that need additional templates and more advanced email or template workflows.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin to `/wp-content/plugins/` or install it from the WordPress plugins screen.
2. Activate `Zenbit Invitation Builder`.
3. Open the `Invite Templates` menu in the WordPress admin.
4. Create or edit your template.
5. Configure the invitation layout, form fields, and email settings.
6. Publish the template and place the shortcode on a page.

== Basic Usage ==

1. Create your invitation template in the WordPress admin.
2. Configure the image layout and map the fields you want to personalize.
3. Save and preview the generated invitation.
4. Configure the frontend form and email settings.
5. Publish the template post.
6. Add the shortcode to a page using the template ID:

`[zenbinv_form template="123"]`

7. Open the page on the frontend, submit the form, and review the generated invitation email flow.

== Upgrade to Pro ==

Pro is available as an optional upgrade for sites that need a broader workflow. It adds:

* additional templates
* automatic removal of free footer branding
* advanced email options such as Reply-To, CC, and BCC
* advanced email body editing with placeholders

The free plugin remains fully usable on its own for a focused single-template setup.

== FAQ ==

= What does the free version include? =

The free plugin includes the core invitation workflow with one fully functional template. You can build a template, publish the form with a shortcode, generate a personalized invitation image, and send invitation emails from WordPress.

= Do I need the Pro addon to use the plugin? =

No. The free plugin works on its own and includes the full core workflow for a single-template setup.

= What does Pro add? =

Pro adds additional templates and more advanced email and template workflow options.

= Can I use the plugin without coding? =

Yes. The intended workflow is managed through the WordPress admin, with shortcode placement used to display the frontend form.

= Does the free version support frontend form submission? =

Yes. You can publish the form with the shortcode, accept submissions, generate personalized invitation output, and send invitation emails in the free version.

== Screenshots ==

1. Template Editor with invitation layout controls and field mapping.
2. Form Editor for configuring frontend fields, form settings, and submission messaging.
3. Email Template tab with the built-in email layout and email settings.
4. Preview of the generated personalized invitation output.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.1 =
* Cleaned up the public WordPress.org changelog for the initial release listing.

= 1.0.0 =
* First public WordPress.org release of Zenbit Invitation Builder.
* Includes template editing, frontend form publishing, invitation image generation, and invitation email settings.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.1 =
Public listing cleanup only. No functional changes.

= 1.0.0 =
First public WordPress.org release of Zenbit Invitation Builder.

