A Variable field automatically fills in information already known to your Salus account, like the current date, site name, or local weather, so users don't have to enter it by hand. Depending on the variable, it either fills in silently or presents a dropdown for the user to choose from.
Note: Selecting Variable adds it to your form immediately. A Field Name is required before the field is complete, so name it right away.
Add a Variable Field
- Click New Group. A field must belong to a group, so this comes first.
- Click New Field +.
- Select the Specialty tab.
- Click Variable. The field is added to your form right away.
- Enter a Field Name.
- Under the Variable dropdown, choose the variable type you need, for example current date, current time, site name, weather, or temperature.
- Click Done.
Note: Variables only fill in when the form is being filled out on the App or Website with an active internet connection.
What Happens Next
Once published, users see the field populate as they fill out the form. Some Variables fill in silently with no interaction needed, like the current date. Others show a dropdown where the user selects from a set of company-provided values. Both types need an active internet connection to work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why didn't a Variable field populate for a user?
This is almost always a connectivity issue. Variables only fill in when the form is being filled out on the App or Website with an active internet connection, so check whether the user was offline at the time.
Do all Variable fields fill in automatically?
No. Some fill in silently with no user interaction, while others present the user with a dropdown to choose from, sourced from your company's account data.
What Variable types are available?
Options include current date, current time, site name, weather, and temperature, among others available in the Variable dropdown when configuring the field.
Does a Variable field require an internet connection?
Yes. Variables only populate when the form is filled out on the App or Website with an active connection.
Can I add more than one Variable field to the same form?
Yes. Add a separate Variable field for each piece of information you want to capture automatically.
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