In the front end of the site when users are adding a new content item i would like the category to default to the category they are currently in. For examaple they browse to the category Resources>Downloads. they want to add a new item in the download category. When the user clicks add item, the category should already be defaulted to Downloads and they should not be able to change the category. I am pretty sure i need to change something in itemform.php and i understand how to make a copy and put it in my template folder to override...however i am not proficient enough to know what changes to make in this page to accomplish this goal. The idea would be similar to when you are in the back end, select a category from the filters and then click new item...it defaults the category.

Hello you can set a Pre-selected category if you map the itemform into a menu item.

The default category and sub-categories selection in the menu "item edit form" options works fine. However, when users are adding a new content item using the K2 add item form on the frontend:

• the category field shows all K2 categories regardless of the user/usergroup access permissions.
• The pre-selected default categories are bold and the other categories font color are faded

The category should already be defaulted and users should not be able to see the other categories not pre-selected and for which they have no access rights.
Could you please let me know how to address the issue?
Thanks
PS: I could not add a screenshot for the visula, the up-loader is not working.

If you remove these categories the category tree will be broken.
These categories however are not selectable.
You can use a CSS solution as described here:
github.com/joomlaworks/k2-v3-dev-build/issues/81

Thank you for your reply. After so many frustrations, I hope to be able to solve this issue once for all.

You 're welcome Agnes.