Creating calculations for a group of repeats allows you to perform calculations across all instances in a Repeating Section, such as counting the total number of entries or calculating a value based on the entire group. This guide will walk you through the steps to create calculations for a group of repeats in your form.
Instructions
1. Open the Form Editor
- Navigate to the form you want to modify. Click on Forms in the main menu, then select the form to edit.
2. Select the Repeating Section
- In the form editor, find the Repeating Section you want to adjust. This section will have a Repeatable pill in its banner.
3. Go to the Section Properties
- Click on the Properties button (or gear icon) for the Repeating Section. This will open the section properties panel.
4. Set the Minimum Repetitions
- In the properties panel, look for the Minimum Repetitions field.
- Set this value to the minimum number of repeats required for the form. This value must be at least 1 (e.g., if you require at least one entry, set this to 1).
5. Set the Maximum Repetitions
- Next, locate the Maximum Repetitions field.
- Set this value to the maximum number of repeats allowed. This can be any number between 1 and 99. For example, if you want to allow up to 5 entries, set this value to 5.
6. Optional: Use Conditional Logic for Repetitions
- You can set the minimum number of repetitions based on the answer to another field in the form. For example, if a form filler is asked how many children they have, the answer can dynamically set the minimum repetitions for the child-related fields.
7. Save the Section
- After setting the minimum and maximum repetitions, click Save to apply the changes to the Repeating Section.
Common Issues & Solutions
- Issue: The form filler can add too many or too few repeats.
- Solution: Double-check that the Minimum Repetitions and Maximum Repetitions are set correctly. Ensure that any conditional logic is applied properly to adjust these values.
- Issue: The form does not allow any repeats.
- Solution: Ensure the Minimum Repetitions is set to at least 1. If the minimum is set to 0, no repeats will be allowed.