Map drop down list to PDF Fields

  • Steve.Robinson
    Asked on June 5, 2020 at 2:37 PM

    Is it possible to map the different options in a drop down list to check boxes on the pdf document?

    In the screenshot the online form has the check boxes mapped to the check boxes on the pdf.  Below that I added a drop down field with the same options but I want to map them to the PDF.

    What I would also like to do, is if they select the ECFE check box is it possible to have check boxes appear for more options?

    Jotform Thread 2371367 Screenshot
  • Jimmy_D
    Replied on June 5, 2020 at 5:12 PM

    It's possible to match the checkbox with a field on the imported PDF document, but not each option separately.

    Which field are you trying to match the dropdown with so we can check and see if there is a possible workaround?

  • Steve.Robinson
    Replied on June 5, 2020 at 5:28 PM
    In the first section labeled "Select Campus or Coop" it has each box listed
    and mapped to the corresponding section on the PDF. I would like to
    convert that field type from the check box to the drop down; as shown in
    the second field labeled "Select Campus or Coop". If I use the drop down
    list exclusively when the filled in PDF form is emailed to the submitter
    the field is not checked in the form.
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  • Jimmy_D
    Replied on June 5, 2020 at 6:56 PM

    Unfortunately, The dropdown field cannot be mapped to more than one field on the PDF form because it's seen as a single element. The single choice field is the only alternative to the dropdown in this case. 

    I hope this was helpful. Let us know should you have more questions.