What is the validation rule to use?
Validation Rules | Description/Usage |
Show when [...] | Will let you make a field/column appear/show based on a set condition |
Hide when [...] | Will let you make a field/column disappear/hide based on a set condition |
Why use this validation rule?
With this validation rule, you will be able to:
Show and hide fields and/or columns based on a required condition
There are no limits on the number of Show/Hide rules, but look out for contradictions
Transform your templates for specific needs by hiding and showing what is needed
As well as fields and columns being hidden and showed, it is possible to do it with section titles and labels
What should I do with this validation rule?
The best way to use this validation rule is to have the fields and/or columns that you want to make appear on your form be hidden to begin with.
Section titles, labels, fields and columns (meaning possibly tables) you want to incorporate gradually or after meeting requirements should have the validation rule hidden, then have the Show [...] and/or Hide [...] rules.
Example:
NB: It is not supported or intended for this feature to be used to house all of your forms within one form and change the whole look of the form.
This will impact the system as well as traceability and could cause issues.
How to use this validation rule?
As a FIELD
Using columns A, B and C in the Excel spreadsheet, you can create a field.
Column A will be used for the TITLE
The title will be displayed to add a description regarding your input
Column B will be used for the KEYWORD
The keyword defines what the field will be used for
Column C will be used for the VALIDATION RULE(S)
Optionally, you can add the validation rules to:
specify a limit
add formulas
automate a targeted field, such as making it display a certain value
change the state of a field
Here is an example:
Here is how it displays in the application:
As a COLUMN
Using three consecutive rows (or as we refer to it, 123) in the Excel spreadsheet, you can create a column.
Row 1 will be used for the TITLE
The title will be displayed to add a description regarding your input
Row 2 will be used for the KEYWORD
The keyword defines what the column will be used for
Row 3 will be used for the VALIDATION RULE(S)
Optionally, you can add the validation rules to:
specify a limit
add formulas
automate a targeted column, such as making it display a certain value
change the state of a column
Here is an example:
Here is how it displays in the application:
