Trim data scanned by the QR code from an external source

next question I am trying to read a qr code off of an extenal source. It has more info the i want. how will jotform fill it in and will the info I do not want just go away.

i want to capture name address , city state for example

but not zip

Unfortunately, we have no control over the data being returned to the QR code from an external source. Can you describe the workflow of your form? Perhaps we can suggest a workaround if we understand the way it works.

I want to capture and set up a fields for below in jot form. Can i jotform qr code reader transfer this to the correct fields in jot form

first name

last name

address

city

state

zip

the data i am qr coding in also gives height and weight I do not want this info

Hi there,

To my understanding, you wanted to scan a QR code, and after the widget reads the code, it will auto-populate the name, address, city, state, and zip code associated with that QR code.

I'm afraid it's not possible with the QR code widget as the widget only reads data from the QR code. It does not support trimming of data and populating them into different fields.

You can use the QR code widget and pair it up with the SpreadSheet to Form widget. Once the QR code widget scans for a unique code, you can copy the scanned code to the Spreadsheet to Form widget. The Spreadsheet to Form widget will then populate the fields from the data on your spreadsheet file tied up with the QR code. Here's a sample output:

Related guide: https://www.jotform.com/help/442-how-to-use-the-spreadsheet-to-form-widget

You can check my demo form to check it for yourself: https://form.jotform.com/203493984839069.

Kindly use this QR code for the widget to scan:

Please confirm if this workaround works for you so I can guide you through the steps on how to build the form.

We look forward to your response.

Kindly use this QR code for the widget to scan: