What happens if I change the form after some users have entered data? Is earlier data lost, or does the system just match as many fields as possible?

  • marxmyth
    Asked on January 4, 2016 at 2:56 PM

    I haven't posted the application yet, but am just wondering if it is possible to make changes without losing data already submitted. 

     

    Ours is a scholarship application and I might be adding new scholarships over the two month open application period. 

  • Carina
    Replied on January 4, 2016 at 5:48 PM

    If you delete any field all the data entered on that field will be lost:

    What happens if I change the form after some users have entered data? Is earlier data lost, or does the system just match as many fields as possible? Image 1 Screenshot 30

    If you need to remove any field, the solution is to hide the field, in order to keep the submitted information associated with that field:

    What happens if I change the form after some users have entered data? Is earlier data lost, or does the system just match as many fields as possible? Image 2 Screenshot 41

    Adding fields does not represent any problem. If you have a radio-button and you add more options it also does not represent any problem, but if you need to remove options it is better to create a new radio button and hide the original field.

    Let us know if we can assist you further.