How to import data from a spreadsheet?

  • GuillermoGRS
    Asked on March 14, 2018 at 11:20 AM

    Hello, Is it possible to take content from a spreadsheet?

    we have two fields:

    1. PEP --> the user types a code in this field

    2. Aprobador --> should be filled in based on a spreadsheet where the code is related to the approver like the screenshot.


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  • GuillermoGRS
    Replied on March 14, 2018 at 11:22 AM

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  • TREVON
    Replied on March 14, 2018 at 12:14 PM

    It is not quite clear on what you intend to do but I will try and answer the question the best way I have understood. You have your form and you have an excel document. You want to import data of specific fields from your excel document to your form.That  is how I have understood your question.

    Kindly note that it is possible to import data form excel sheet to your form however based on my understanding fields in your form and excel document must match. Kindly see guide below on how to do this:

    https://www.jotform.com/help/308-Import-App-Easily-Import-Your-Excel-or-CSV-Data-into-JotForm

    If my understanding of your question above is wrong, kindly clarify further on what the issue is and we will gladly help you.

  • GuillermoGRS
    Replied on March 15, 2018 at 5:09 AM

    Sorry for my english...

    What I need to do is the following: fill in the PEP field have it automatically loaded in the "Aprobador del pep" field the corresponding data (that is able to recognize from an excel that data must load). For this I have a spreadsheet table where in one column are the PEPs and in another column the "aprobador del pep". 

  • TREVON
    Replied on March 15, 2018 at 8:32 AM

    From your last explanation my understanding if you need to copy field content from "PEP" field and copy the value to "Aprobador del pep" field. If this is the case kindly follow the guide below on how to copy field value from one field to another field. 

    https://www.jotform.com/help/286-How-to-Pass-Field-Value-to-Another-Field

    Kindly do let us know if the resolves your issue.

  • GuillermoGRS
    Replied on March 16, 2018 at 3:25 AM

    Yes but the data of "PEP" and "Aprobador" are in a external spreadsheets not in a field

  • Adrian
    Replied on March 16, 2018 at 7:49 AM

    It is not possible to dynamically fetch data from a spreadsheet based on user's answer.

    What you can do, is use a drop-down element and set Calculation Values for that element.

    How to import data from a spreadsheet? Image 10

    Then, using the Form Calculation widget, you pass the calculated data to another field.

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    Result:

    How to import data from a spreadsheet? Image 32

    In order to import all the spreadsheet data in the form submissions, then you need a specific format of the columns for your form which you can download here.

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IUnmwwwbkria2cpsyxZHiV353maakWWKmDgz5Y3Aric/edit?usp=sharing

    You fill that spreadsheet with the data you have and then, using our Import App you import the data.

    Complete Guide: Import App: Easily Import Your Excel or CSV Data into JotForm

  • GuillermoGRS
    Replied on March 19, 2018 at 5:48 AM

    It's perfect! Thank you very much!! @adrian