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How to Use Drop-Down Select Fields with Conditional Rules

Learn how to use drop-down select fields with conditional rules in Smarter Drafter Pro.

This guide helps you create conditional rules that are based on the options selected in a drop-down select field, allowing you to customise content based on the user's choice.

Instructions

1. Go to the Form

  • Open the form where you want to add the conditional rule

2. Create the Date Question

  • Add a date field, for example: “What is the settlement date?”

3. Access the Conditional Rules Tab

  • In your form editor, click Document.
  • Select Conditional Rules.

4. Create a New Conditional Rule

  • Click + New Conditional Rule.

5. Set the Rule Criteria for Date Values

  • Name the rule (e.g., Settlement_Before_July_1).
  • Select the date field and set the criteria, such as “Before July 1.” You can then insert specific content based on this date range.

6. Save the Rule

  • Click Save to create the rule.

7. Create a Rule for the Alternate Date Outcome

  • Create a second rule for dates after July 1 (e.g., Settlement_After_July_1).

8. Apply the Conditional Rule in the Document

  • Highlight the relevant text in your Word template.
  • From the Word Add-In, select the conditional rule and click Add.


Common Issues & Solutions

  • Issue: The drop-down selection is not triggering the expected content.
  • Solution: Verify that the correct operator is being used (e.g., Equals for matching the exact drop-down option) and ensure the drop-down values are correctly set in the form.