Dynamic responses based on respondent selections
It refers to the process of generating different response based on the options selected by the respondents. This approach allows for a more personalized and efficient experience for respondents.
Why you need this
Save time by streamlining processes and reduce errors. Form admins no longer have to spend time cleaning and arranging responses, as this process can be automated.
As there are many different types of forms that may require such automation, we will focus solely on demonstrating the use of the dropdown field from FormSG. To follow this guide, make sure that your dropdown field contains at least two options.
Send unique response to respondents based on the options they've selected.
Connect the form you wish to automate with
In this example, the demonstration will utilize the dropdown field in FormSG. To follow this guide, ensure that your dropdown field contains these options.
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After logging into Plumber.gov.sg
Click "Template" on the left or "Use a template" on the homepage
Click "Route support enquiries"
Click "Use template" on the top right
Click "New form response"
Click "Connect" at the right
Under "Choose connection", click the dropdown
Click "+ Add new form"
Under "Form URL", paste the form link that you wish to connect to
Under "Form Secret Key", paste the form's secret key
Click "Connect"
A message "Your form is connected successfully." will be shown
Click "Save and continue"
Under "1. New form response", a green dot will appear as an indication that the form has been connected successfully.

Click "Check step"
Click "2. Condition". A side drawer will appear
You will see "Replace with response 1 request"

Delete that variable
Click on the field, a drop down will appear
Select the response that correspond with the drop-down option's response
Click "Check step"
The step would either passed or fail, it doesn't matter at this point
Click "3. Send email"
Delete "Replace this with data from step 1" for all of the fields

Replace with the variable you would like
Click "Check step" once you are done
You should receive an email to your inbox
Repeat step 1 to step 12
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