FW Real Estate – Documentation

The PDF Brochure addon adds a Download Brochure button to property detail pages. When a visitor clicks it, they complete a short contact form before receiving the property brochure as a PDF by email. Each request is automatically saved as a lead in FW Real Estate → Messages, and the admin receives a copy of the request.

How It Works

When a visitor clicks the Download Brochure button on a property page, a contact form opens requesting their name and email address. Phone and address fields are also available and can be made mandatory in settings. On submission:

1. A PDF is generated from the property's title, price, photos, description, and fields.
2. The PDF is emailed to the visitor at the address they provided.
3. The request is saved in FW Real Estate → Messages alongside other contact inquiries.
4. A copy of the request is sent to the admin email.

Configuring the Addon

Settings are found in FW Real Estate → Settings → Addons, in the Brochure card.

• Phone required — makes the phone field mandatory on the brochure request form.
• Address required — makes the address field mandatory on the brochure request form.
• Email subject template — the subject line for the brochure delivery email. Supports property variables.
• Email body template — the body content of the brochure delivery email, edited using an HTML editor. Supports property variables.

Per-Property Brochure Content

Each property can use a custom brochure template. In the property edit form, open the Media tab to find the brochure template field. If left empty, the global email body template from Settings is used instead.

Requirements and Notes

• A working mail server must be configured in Joomla Global Configuration for brochure emails to be delivered.
• PDF generation is handled server-side. For properties with many images, ensure PHP memory is set to at least 256M.
• Brochure requests appear in FW Real Estate → Messages alongside standard contact form inquiries, making it straightforward to manage leads from one location.

To install this addon, open the Add-ons panel inside FW Real Estate. See Getting Started → Add-ons for details on free addons, paid addons, and site verification.