How to Calculate a Total using Cards Form Layout?

  • Sambu_jerri
    Asked on March 26, 2024 at 5:46 AM

    Is there an element like Multi-line Question Properties in the classic form layout?

    Because I need elements whose values can be processed (summed) like in the form that I created in the card form layout


    here's my classic form
    https://form.jotform.com/240808823320451
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    and card form
    https://form.jotform.com/231861620242448

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  • Kyle JotForm Support
    Replied on March 26, 2024 at 6:29 AM

    Hi Charles,

    Thanks for reaching out to Jotform Support. Yes, it is possible when you use Conditional Logic or Form Calculation Widget on your form. Let me show you how:

    Using Conditional Logic:

    1. Click Conditions after selecting Settings in the Form Builder.
    2. Choose Calculate/Update Field. How to Calculate a Total using Cards Form Layout? Image 1 Screenshot 110
    3. Choose the field for which you wish to generate a total when filling out the IF condition. Verify that the STATE dropdown menu is filled in.How to Calculate a Total using Cards Form Layout? Image 2 Screenshot 121
    4. Next, choose DO to determine the value of a field. After that, you'll input a formula to get the total.How to Calculate a Total using Cards Form Layout? Image 3 Screenshot 132
    5. Put your formula into the calculator. In this case, the quantity a consumer enters on the form will be used to determine the final pricing. To add the Quantity field, select Add Field. Next, increase that figure by five.How to Calculate a Total using Cards Form Layout? Image 4 Screenshot 143
    6. Remember to include the Summary field. Assign your summary to the field labeled TotalHow to Calculate a Total using Cards Form Layout? Image 5 Screenshot 154
    7. Press Save. Next, check your form's preview to ensure that the total was computed accurately. How to Calculate a Total using Cards Form Layout? Image 6 Screenshot 165

    Using Form Calculation Widget:

    1. Choose Add Form Element from the Form Builder. Next, select the Widgets tab. How to Calculate a Total using Cards Form Layout? Image 7 Screenshot 176
    2. Locate the Form Calculation widget, then place it into your form using drag and drop. Give the field a new name.How to Calculate a Total using Cards Form Layout? Image 8 Screenshot 187
    3. To access the Widget Settings, click the wand icon. How to Calculate a Total using Cards Form Layout? Image 9 Screenshot 198
    4. Add up all of your calculations. To multiply that by five, click Add Field, choose Quantity, and then click. Once you are finished, click Save. How to Calculate a Total using Cards Form Layout? Image 10 Screenshot 209

    That's it! Give it a try, and let us know how it goes.