Does the Request an Update field in Workflows/automation have the ability to make fields required

Ncudney · 06/05/24

I am looking for a way to make fields required in the Request an Update form that gets emailed once triggered in Workflows. I know this is capability is available in the initial form but I am unable to find a way to do this as a workflow.

Paul Newcome · 06/05/24

That is not currently possible, but it would be awesome if we could do it. Feel free to browse the Product Ideas tab at the top of this page. If you find the idea already submitted, you can add your vote. If you can't find it, you can submit it yourself to let SS know you are interested in this feature.

Either way, please feel free to share a link to the idea so that others searching for the same thing can easily add their votes.

Andrée Starå · 06/06/24

https://community.smartsheet.com/discussion/122942/does-the-request-an-update-field-in-workflows-automation-have-the-ability-to-make-fields-required

Hi,

I hope you're well and safe!

Unfortunately, it's not possible now, but it's an excellent idea!

Please submit this as a Product Feedback or Idea (If it hasn't been added already) when you have a moment.

Here's a possible workaround or workarounds

- You can add a Workflow that triggers as long as not all of the required fields have been filled, sending them an Update Request.

Would that work/help?

I hope that helps!

Be safe, and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Deena Duran · 06/06/24

If you add it to the product ideas community page, I would definitely upvote that recommendation!

Ncudney · 06/06/24

https://community.smartsheet.com/discussion/comment/439533#Comment_439533

Someone else has added this idea, look up "Make fields required in update request workflows" to upvote it!

Deena Duran · 06/06/24

Thank you, @Ncudney , I have upvoted it! I also would suggest using Dynamic View as a workaround. Here, you can have folks update rows and make certain fields required in order to save their updates. I feel that Dynamic View can help in many of these cases, but maybe not necessarily everything!

Dynamic View is a premium app, so not everyone may necessarily have access to it.

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