Guide to Using the Multi-Stage Selection Feature in Smart Forms

Feature Overview

Multi-stage selection questions are commonly used for hierarchical choices, such as selecting "Province-City-District" or "Primary Department-Secondary Department-Tertiary Department." This feature supports up to four levels of options, allowing users to make selections step by step.

Feature Description

Functional Dimension	Description
Membership Restrictions	No membership restrictions
Version Restrictions	No version restrictions

Operating Steps

Adding a Multi-Section Multiple Choice Question

Feature Access
"Edit" tab → "Common Question Types" → "Multi-Section Selection" button

1. Click the "Edit" tab at the top
2. Expand the "Common Question Types" section in the left panel
3. Click the "Multi-Section Selection" button to add a multi-section multiple choice question to the poll
4. Enter the question content in the question editing area, and set titles for each level of options (e.g., primary option title, secondary option title) and option contents (e.g., "Option 1", "Option 2")

Set Preset Answer

Access Path
Multiple Choice Question → "Option Settings" → "Preset Answer"

1. Click on the added multiple choice question
2. In the right-hand "Option Settings" panel, click "Preset Answer" (currently displayed as "Off")
3. In the pop-up window, set the default option value, then click "Confirm" to save

Reference sheet Data as Options

Feature Access
Multi-choice Question → "Option Settings" → "Reference Table Data as Options"

1. Click on the added multi-choice question
2. In the right-hand "Option Settings" panel, click "Reference sheet Data as Options" (currently displayed as "Not Set")
3. Choose data source: "Select from Cloud Document", "Upload from Local File", or "Create New Table and Import Current Options"
4. After selecting the table file, the table data will be automatically synchronized to the form

Bulk Edit Options for All Levels

Access PathMultiple-choice question → "Option Settings" → "Bulk Edit Options for All Levels"

1. Click on the added multiple-choice question
2. In the right-hand "Option Settings" panel, click "Bulk Edit Options for All Levels"
3. Enter options for each level in the editing box, separating each option with "/"
4. Enter level titles in the first line, and input option content in subsequent lines

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How many levels of options does multi-level selection support?

• Solution: Multi-level selection supports up to four levels. Each option is separated by "/", and each individual option should not exceed 200 characters.

Q2: How can I edit multiple options in bulk for a multi-level selection?

• Solution: Click on the multi-level selection question, then in "Option Settings," select "Batch Edit Options." Enter the title in the first row, and input each option content in subsequent rows.

Q3: Can I reference table data as options?

• Solution: Yes. Click on the multi-level selection question, then in "Option Settings," select "Reference Table Data as Options." You can choose from cloud documents, upload local files, or create a new table.

Notes

• Up to four levels are supported; each level's title must not exceed 50 characters.
• After referencing table data, any updates in the table will be automatically synchronized with the form.