Has anybody created dependent dropdowns in smartsheet?

I'm looking to create a form that contains a few different layers of dependent drop down lists. I also want to grab the information on this form to generate a second document. Does anybody have any experience with this?


TIA!

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  • Colleen Patterson
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    @thebradlywalker

    In forms you can apply LOGIC to responses and then show additional columns of data based on the response that is generated.

    Example if question 1 was Animal Vegetable or Mineral, you would be able to select that if a person answers animal, it would show a form field that would list animal types.

    Each of these items would need to be defined columns. There is not currently a logic set where answering question 1 would allow you to only see a subset of information in a later column.

    Let me know if you need any additional help or have more questions!

    https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/2481701-use-conditional-logic-to-streamline-form-submissions

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  • Thanks a lot for the response, Colleen. I've been trying to find a way to utilize smartsheet for this little project since I already use it, but I just don't think the features I need are in smartsheet.


    Thanks again for your help!

  • Andrée Starå
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    Hi @thebradlywalker

    I hope you're well and safe!

    To add to Colleen's excellent advice/answer.

    • Another option could be to use multiple so-called helper columns combined with conditional formatting and messaging guiding the user through the different options.

    Would that work/help?

    I hope that helps!

    Be safe, and have a fantastic week!

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