How to add a text value as a product quantity

  • rickvv
    Asked on September 9, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    I have a purchase order form setup here:

    http://form.jotformpro.com/form/32613230572950

    And in two of my items, I can make "Select" the first qty option, but the second two items won't allow that.

    I want folks to specifically choose the quantity, instead of defaulting to "1".

    Is there something I can do to get this to work?

    Thanks,

    rick

  • David JotForm Support
    Replied on September 9, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    Hi,

    To have "Select" as the first option for the other fields, simply add it in as an option for the quantity:

    How to add a text value as a product quantity Image 1 Screenshot 20

    When added to the other two fields, your form then looks like this:

    http://form.jotformpro.com/form/42514973297969?

    If you have any further questions, please let us know and we will be happy to help.

  • rickvv
    Replied on September 9, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    Thanks- I tried that earlier, but the jotform gives me an error that I must use numeric value in that slot just above the "1".

    I'll try again, but I think I'm missing something...

    rick

  • rickvv
    Replied on September 9, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    Here's what Didn't work:

    "place cursor in front of "1", press Enter, go up a line, Enter 'Select'"

    (got "numeric value required" using this method)

    Here's what Did work:

    "Place cursor in front of "1", type the word 'Select', Press Enter" Save.

    Funny that one method worked, but the other didn't.

    Thanks for getting me thinking!

    -rick

     

     

  • Mike_T Jotform Support
    Replied on September 9, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    Unfortunately, there might be a conflict if someone select a product with the quantity set to 'Selected'.

    How to add a text value as a product quantity Image 1 Screenshot 20

    We would like to recommend you to stick with the numeric quantities (for example add a '0' instead of 'selected'), or try a special pricing option instead:

    http://screencast.com/t/rVHNnqJme

    Thank you.

  • rickvv
    Replied on September 11, 2014 at 5:16 AM
    When it try this, the jotform goes red and says the entry needs to be numerical entry.
    Am I missing something?
    :)
    Sent from my iPhone...blame Siri for any typos.
    ...
  • Welvin Support Team Lead
    Replied on September 11, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    Unfortunately, you cannot add a placeholder text in the quantity property. As advised, add "0" instead of the "Select".

    Thank you!