Guide to Using the Linked Data Feature in Smart Forms

Feature Overview

The linked data question connects to a table, allowing voters to select one or more rows from the table as their response and submit them. The data is updated in real time.

Feature Description

Operating Steps

Adding a Related Data Question

Access Path"Edit" tab → "Common Question Types" → "Related Data" button

1. Click the "Edit" tab at the top
2. Expand the "Common Question Types" section in the left panel
3. Click the "Related Data" button to add it to the form

Associated Table

Feature Access PathAssociated Data Question → "Association Settings" → "Associated Table" option

1. Click on the already added associated data question
2. In the right-hand "Association Settings" panel, click the "Associated Table" option
3. Select an association method: choose from cloud documents / upload local table / use sample table

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What are the benefits of data association?

• Solution: Data is updated in real time—when table content changes, the form references automatically update as well. All user-submitted data comes directly from the table, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

Q2: What data sources does data association support?

• Solution: Supports selecting from cloud documents, uploading local spreadsheets, or using sample tables for association.

Q3: Will updates to the associated table be automatically synchronized?

• Solution: Yes. After data association, any changes made to the table will automatically reflect in the form.

Notes

• Data association ensures collected data is accurate and error-free.
• Changes in the associated table's data are automatically synced to the form.