Variables in forms act as placeholders for calculated or hidden data that can be dynamically used within other form components.
They are essential for creating personalized experiences based on user input.
There are several types of variables you can use, such as:
Integer: Stores whole numbers.
Decimal: Stores numbers with decimal places.
Text: Stores text or string data.
Formula: Uses mathematical expressions to calculate values dynamically.
Examples of variables in action:
Scores: In a quiz, variables store the scores based on correct or incorrect answers.
Price Amounts: In estimation forms, variables can store the total amount calculated based on user selections.
User Inputs: Variables can store data like BMI results, product recommendations, or quiz answers.
💡 Pro Tip:
For detailed examples of how to use variables and logic in your forms, check out these articles with templates to help you get started:
BMI Calculator Using Variables and Logic: Learn how to calculate and categorize BMI using variables and logic.
Personality Quiz Using Variables and Logic: Explore how to create dynamic personality quizzes with variable-based logic.
Estimation Form Using Variables and Logic: Discover how to build an estimation form that calculates costs based on user inputs.
These resources will guide you through setting up and applying variables and logic for various use cases, providing personalized and interactive form experiences.
Uses of variables:
Score calculation: In quizzes, variables store individual or total scores calculated based on user answers.
Estimations: In forms like estimation or pricing calculators, variables are used to calculate totals based on user inputs like quantity, size, or options.
Data transfer: Variables can be used to transfer data between form fields using logic and answer piping.
How to use variables in logic
Variables can be used in combination with logic to dynamically assign values based on user input.
As the user interacts with the form, logic conditions can change or update a variable’s value.
For instance:
If the user selects a specific product from a list, logic can update a variable to hold the corresponding value for the product.
For quizzes, variables can store answers and scores as users progress through the form.
📝 Additional insights:
To further enhance your understanding and improve the functionality of your forms, you can visualize variables and use the logic map to track how they interact throughout the form. This allows you to better manage and refine dynamic user experiences, ensuring all logic is executed smoothly.
Use answer piping to display variable values
After calculating the values using variables, you can use answer piping to dynamically display the results on the success page or in follow-up messages.
For example:
BMI Result: "Your BMI is @bmi_value".
Personality Result: "Based on your answers, you are a @personality_type."
📝 Additional Insights:
How to set up multiple ending pages with redirect logic: Learn how to create different success pages and use logic to redirect users based on their answers.
Automate actions with "On Update" logic
Looking to streamline your workflows even further? With "On Update" logic, you can automate actions not just when a form is submitted, but whenever a response is updated.
🔗 Learn more about how "On Update" logic works and how to set it up:
👉 What is "On Update" logic and how it works? 🚀