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    Article Summary

    What are the Model Values?

    Model values are different options to input and output information implemented Model data items that are connected to Webflow components, for example, the Text Input component.

    NOTE
    If you want to skip to our How to Videos section and quickly learn how to use the different Model Values, click here.

    Values Description

    (See Figure 1)

    The Model Values (1) are:

    • User Input (Default) (2).
    • Formula (3).
    • Autocomplete Service (4).
    • Multi-option (Static) (5).
    • Computed (Service) (6).
    • Computed (Inline) (7).
    • Expression (8).
      Model Values Options.

    Figure 1: Model Values Options

    Values allow you to choose what information needs to be gathered in each field. Adding autocomplete or computed services will help users input answers faster, while Expressions and Formula Editor help you personalize your processes with conversational phrases, complex conditions, and calculations.

    User Input (Default)

    (See Figure 2)

    This is the default value. When it is set, the digital process's end-user inputs information manually.

    After adding components to the canvas and connecting them to the Model with transaction data items the Value is automatically set to the User Input (Default) value (1) meaning that the end-user will input information manually. The type of input will be determined by the Type selection (2) (for additional information, see the Field Types article).

    After adding components to the canvas and connecting them to the Model with transaction data items the Value is automatically set to the User Input (Default) value meaning that the end-user will input information manually. The type of input will be determined by the Type selection.

    Figure 2: User Input (Default)

    Autocomplete Service

    This value is designed to autocomplete information according to input from the end-user. This value must be used with an integrated REST API service.

    NOTE
    For additional detailed information about the Autocomplete, click here.

    Autocomplete Service Example

    One example of autocomplete usage is for autocompleting address information. Figure 3 displays a Webflow with four Input Text components. For the first three - First Name, Last Name, and Age, the end-user will input the information manually, but for the fourth one - the Address, the end-user will start typing, and the information will be completed automatically:

    One example of autocomplete usage is for autocompleting address information. Figure displays a Webflow with four Input Text components. For the first three - First Name, Last Name, and Age, the end-user will input the information manually, but for the fourth one - the Address, the end-user will start typing, and the information will be completed automatically.

    Figure 3: Webflow with Four Text Input Components

    Figure 4 displays the Model of the Webflow. The value of the address transaction data item (1) is set to User Input (default) (2):

    Model of the Webflow. The value of the address transaction data item is set to User Input (default).

    Figure 4: The Model

    When setting the value to Autocomplete Service, a search bar (3) to search for an integration service appears (4) (See Figure 5):

    Autocomplete Service, a search bar to search for an integration service appears.

    Figure 5: Autocomplete Service

    NOTE
    When setting an Autocomplete Service value with a transaction data item, its type will change to autocomplete instead of the possibility to select its type.

    After adding the service, there is a possibility to use the autocomplete to validate (5) the input information, forcing the end-user to use the autocomplete and not input information manually (see Figure 6):

    After adding the service, there is a possibility to use the autocomplete to validate (5) the input information, forcing the end-user to use the autocomplete and not input information manually.

    Figure 6: Validation

    When an end-user inputs their address information, it will be autocompleted (6) (see Figure 7):

    Autocomplete

    Figure 7: Autocomplete

    Computed (Service)

    This value displays information automatically based on other values. For example, we use the autocomplete service to automatically complete the address information the end-user starts to input. When the autocomplete is finished, the computed service will be able to receive the information, split it, and display it separately.

    NOTE
    For additional information about service integration, please contact our support team.

    Computed (Service) Example

    One example of a Computed (Service) usage is for auto-completing specific address information, for example, automatically completing the address of a bank branch according to a specific bank name and branch number.

    Figure 8 displays a Webflow with three Input Text components. For the first two - Bank Name and Branch Number, the end-user will start typing, and the information will be completed automatically. For the third - Branch Address, the information will be completed automatically based on the information from the first two.

    Webflow with Four Text Input Components.

    Figure 8: Webflow with Four Text Input Components

    Figure 9 displays the Model of the Webflow. The value of the bankName transaction data item (1) must be set to Autocomplete Service (2) with the appropriate integrated service, in this
    example - Bank (3):

    The value of the bankName transaction data item must be set to Autocomplete Service with the appropriate integrated service, in this example - Bank:

    Figure 9: bankName Transaction Data Item

    The value of the branchNumber transaction data item (4) must be set to Autocomplete Service (5) as well and with the appropriate integrated service, in this example - branch
    number (6) (see Figure 10):

    The value of the branchNumber transaction data item must be set to Autocomplete Service as well and with the appropriate integrated service, in this example - branch number.

    Figure 10: branchNumber Transaction Data Item

    The value of the last transaction data item, the address (7), will be set to Computed (Service). When setting the value to computed (Service), a search bar (8) to search for service integrations appears. In this example, the branch address integration service (9) is chosen (see Figure 11):

    The value of the last transaction data item, the address, will be set to Computed (Service). When setting the value to computed (Service), a search bar to search for service integrations appears. In this example, the branch address integration service is chosen.

    Figure 11: address Transaction Data Item

    NOTE
    The icon appears next to the transaction data item implemented with the Computed (Service) value.

    After selecting the integration service, it must be connected to relevant transaction data items from the Model by inputting their names, in this example, the bankName (10) and the
    branchNumber (11) are added (see Figure 12):

    After selecting the integration service, it must be connected to relevant transaction data items from the Model by inputting their names, in this example, the bankName and the branchNumber are added.

    Figure 12: Setting the Computed Service

    If the transaction data item to add is nested inside an object, write, and select the object first and then input a dot (.) and select the transaction data item within the object. It is also possible to input two dots (..) and then select the transaction data item within the object (see Figure 13):

    If the transaction data item to add is nested inside an object, write, and select the object first and then input a dot (.) and select the transaction data item within the object. It is also possible to input two dots (..) and then select the transaction data item within the object.

    Figure 13: Nested Transaction Data Item

    After the name of the bank and the number of the branch are input, the address of the branch is completed automatically (12) (see Figure 14):

    After the name of the bank and the number of the branch are input, the address of the branch is completed automatically.

    Figure 14: Branch Address

    Computed (Inline)

    This value is designed to duplicate information. When an end-user inputs information using a Text Input component, that information will be copied to other Text Input components that are associated with transaction data items set with the Computed (Inline) value.

    Computed (Inline) Example

    One example of a Computed (Inline) usage is for duplicating information that appears more than once in a digital process For example, if an end-user needs to input his email a few times when filling out information.

    Figure 15 displays a Webflow with two Main Pages. The first Main Page contains four Input Text components, one of which is for inputting an email address for registration. The second Main Page contains one Text Input component for inputting an email to receive notifications. The email address will be duplicated from the Text Input component on the first Main Page to the Text Input component on the Second Main Page:

    Webflow with Two Main Pages and Text Input Components.

    Figure 15: Webflow with Two Main Pages and Text Input Components

    Figure 16 displays the Model of the Webflow. The value of the notificationsEmail transaction data item (1) is set to User Input (Default) (2):

    Model of the Webflow. The value of the notificationsEmail transaction data item is set to User Input.

    Figure 16: notificationsEmail transaction data Item

    When setting the value to Computed (Inline) (3), there are three computed options to select from (4) - no, alias, and custom. In this article, we will cover the alias option only (see Figure 17):

    When setting the value to Computed (Inline), there are three computed options to select from - no, alias, and custom. In this article, we will cover the alias option only.

    Figure 17: Computed (Inline)

    The alias option duplicates information to the transaction data item that its value set to Computed (Inline) from the added transaction data item (5) from the Model (see Figure 18):

    The alias option duplicates information to the transaction data item that its value set to Computed (Inline) from the added transaction data item from the Model.

    Figure 18: Setting the alias

    If the transaction data item to add is nested inside an object, write, and select the object first and then input a dot (.) and select the transaction data item within the object. It is also possible to input two dots (..) and then select the transaction data item within the object (see Figure 19):

    Figure 19: Nested Transaction Data Item

    After the email is input into the Text Input on the first page (6), it will be duplicated into the Text Input on the second page (7) (see Figure 20):

     Duplicated Email.

    Figure 20: Duplicated Email

    Multi-option (Static)

    When using this value, a list of selectable options is created using the Model. While using the digital process, the end-user manually inputs information and then selects a desired option from the matching results displayed on the list.

    Multi-option (Static) Example

    Figure 21 displays a Webflow with Input Text components. For the first three - First Name, Last Name, and Age, the end-user will input the information manually, but for the fourth one - the Favorite Color the end-user will start typing, and options will be displayed:

    a Webflow with Input Text components. For the first three - First Name, Last Name, and Age, the end-user will input the information manually, but for the fourth one - the Favorite Color the end-user will start typing, and options will be displayed.

    Figure 21: Webflow with Four Text Input Components

    Figure 22 displays the Model of the Webflow. The value of the favoriteColor transaction data item (1) is set to User Input (default) (2):

    Model of the Webflow. The value of the favoriteColor transaction data item is set to User Input (default).

    Figure 22: The Model

    When setting the value to Multi-option (Static), static options can be added by clicking the + Add button (3) and entering an Option text (4) and Option Value (5) (See Figure 23):

    When setting the value to Multi-option (Static), static options can be added by clicking the + Add button and entering an Option text and Option Value.

    Figure 23: Multi-option (Static)

    NOTE
    When setting a Multi-option (Static) with a transaction data item, its type will change to autocomplete.
    NOTE
    The Option Value is a string that can be used when creating conditions, expressions, or for displaying data on a PDF.

    When checking the Also use to validate checkbox (6), the end-user will be forced to select one of the options and will not be able to input information manually (see Figure 24):

    When checking the Also use to validate checkbox, the end-user will be forced to select one of the options and will not be able to input information manually.

    Figure 24: Validation

    When an end-user starts filling out the information, matching options appear (7) (see Figure 25):

    When an end-user starts filling out the information, matching options appear.

    Figure 25: Displayed Options

    If the Also use to validate checkbox was checked, an error message (8) will appear if one of the options was not selected (see Figure 26):

    If the Also use to validate checkbox was checked, an error message (8) will appear if one of the options was not selected.

    Figure 26: Error Message

    How to Set the Multi-option (Static) Value?

    (See Figure 27 to Figure 29)

    To set the Multi-option (Static) value, perform the following steps:

    1. Click the desired transaction data item (1) that is connected to the component you want to implement with the Multi-option (Static) value.
    2. Select the Multi-option (Static) value (2).

    Click the desired transaction data item that is connected to the component you want to implement with the Multi-option (Static) value. Select the Multi-option (Static) value.

    Figure 27: Multi-option (Static)

    Result:

    The Multi-option (Static) fields appear:

    Click the + Add button.

    Figure 28: The + Add Button

    1. Click the + Add button (3):

    Result:

    A numbered line with an Option Text and Option Value appears:

    Enter the Option Text. Enter the Option Value. Repeat steps 3 to 5 until all options are added. If necessary, turn to a selection of one of the options to mandatory: Click the Also use to validate checkbox. Enter an error message. Click the OK button to finish.

    Figure 29: Option Text and Option Value

    1. Enter the Option Text (4).
    2. Enter the Option Value (5).
    3. Repeat steps 3 to 5 until all options are added.
    4. If necessary, turn to a selection of one of the options to mandatory:
      1. Click the Also use to validate checkbox (6).
      2. Enter an error message (7).
    5. Click the OK button to finish (8).

    Expression

    This value enables you to use dynamic fields and conditions to output and display information on a Text Input component. A dynamic field is a transaction data item associated with a Webflow component and exists within the Model.

    Expression Value Fields and Options

    Figure 30 and Table 1 describe the Expression value fields and options.

    Expression Value Fields and Options.

    Figure 30: Expression Value Fields and Options

    Table 1: Expression Value Fields and Options

    Number

    Name

    Description 

    Text/Number Switch

    Enables to toggle between a text expression and a number expression

    Expression

    Enables to write an expression

    +Add Dynamic Field

    Enables to add dynamic field to the expression

    Multiple Options

    • When checked - enables to add conditions to the expression
    • When not checked - disables the option to add conditions to the expression
    NOTE
    For additional information about adding conditions to the expression, see the Expression Value with Conditions section

    Simple Expression

    A simple expression can be a text or number expression depending on the setting of the switch, with a combination of static and dynamic fields.

    Simple Number Expression Example

    When switching to the Number option, it is possible to perform simple calculations. For example, a Webflow contains three Text Input components - Policy Monthly Payment, Payment with VAT, and Yearly Payment (see Figure 31):

    Webflow with Three Input Text Components.

    Figure 31: Webflow with Three Input Text Components

    By adding dynamic fields and static expressions to the Expression field, simple calculations can be performed, such as:

    • Calculating the amount of the monthly policy payment with a fixed 17% VAT (1) (see Figure 32):

    Calculating the amount of the monthly policy payment with a fixed 17% VAT.

    Figure 32: Simple Calculation 1 of 2

    • Calculating the amount of the yearly payment based on the value that was outputted to the Payment with Vat component (2) (see Figure 33):

    Calculating the amount of the yearly payment based on the value that was outputted to the Payment with Vat component.

    Figure 33: Simple Calculation 2 of 2

    The outputs of all the calculations are displayed automatically when the end-user is filling out
    information (see Figure 34):

    Calculation Output.

    Figure 34: Calculation Output

    Simple Text Expression

    When switching to the Text option, the most common usage is for adding dynamic fields. For example, a Webflow contains three Text Input components - First Name, Last Name, and Full name (see Figure 35):

    When switching to the Text option, the most common usage is for adding dynamic fields. For example, a Webflow contains three Text Input components - First Name, Last Name, and Full name.

    Figure 35: Webflow with Three Input Text Components

    By adding dynamic fields to the Expression field (1), the output will display the full name automatically (see Figure 36):

    By adding dynamic fields to the Expression field (1), the output will display the full name automatically.

    Figure 36: Dynamic Fields

    The output is displayed automatically when the user is filling out information (see Figure 37):

    The output is displayed automatically when the user is filling out information.

    Figure 37: Expression Output

    How to create a Simple Expression with Dynamic Fields?

    (See Figure 38 to Figure 41)

    To create a simple expression with static expressions and dynamic fields, perform the following steps:

    Click the desired transaction data item that is connected to the component you want to implement with the expression. Select the Expression value.

    Figure 38: Expression Value

    1. Click the desired transaction data item (1) that is connected to the component you want to implement with the expression.
    2. Select the Expression value (2).

    Result:

    • The  icon (3) appears next to the name of the selected transaction data item.
    • The Expression fields and options appear:

    Toggle the switch to Number. Write the desired expression in the Expression field: Click the +Add Dynamic Field option.

    Figure 39: Expression Value Fields and Options

    1. Toggle the switch to Number (4).
    2. Write the desired expression in the Expression field (5):
      1. Click the +Add Dynamic Field option (6).

    Result:

    A dynamic field placeholder appears (7):

    Adding dynamic fields. Write and select the name of the transaction data item to add. Add the static expression. Repeat steps a to c, as necessary.

    Figure 40: Adding Dynamic Fields

      1. Write and select the name of the transaction data item to add (8).
      2. Add the static expression.
      3. Repeat steps a to c, as necessary.

    If the transaction data item to add is nested inside an object, write, and select the object first and then input a dot (.) and select the transaction data item within the object. It is also possible to input two dots (..) and then select the transaction data item within the object:

    If the transaction data item to add is nested inside an object, write, and select the object first and then input a dot (.) and select the transaction data item within the object. It is also possible to input two dots (..) and then select the transaction data item within the object.

    Figure 41: Nested Transaction Data Item

    Expression Value with Conditions

    Complex expressions can be created with conditions that will determine when the expression appears and in which variation.

    conditions are enabled by checking the Multiple Options checkbox (1) and clicking the + Add button (2) (see Figure 42):

    Conditions are enabled by checking the Multiple Options checkbox and clicking the + Add button.

    Figure 42: Adding Condition

    Expression Value with Conditions - Fields and Options

    Figure 43 and Table 2 describe the added fields and options to the Expression Value when working with conditions.

    Added Fields and Options

    Figure 43: Added Fields and Options

    Table 2: Added Fields and Options

    Number

    Icon

    Name

    Description 

    -

    Condition Name

    Enables to set the name of the condition


    Condition Settings

    Enables to set the logical expression parameters of the condition

    NOTE

    For additional information about condition settings, see the Condition Settings section

    Delete

    Enables to delete the expression and the condition

    -

    +Add

    Enables to add additional expressions with conditions

    Condition Settings

    Figure 44 and Table 3 describe the condition settings.

    Condition Settings.

    Figure 44: Condition Settings

    Table 3: Condition Settings

    Number

    Name

    Description 

    Selector

    Enables to select transaction data item that will trigger the condition

    Operator

    Enables to select the compartment option that will trigger the condition:

    • is
    • isn’t
    • greater than
    • less than

    Value

    Enables to set a string that is compared against the Selector according to the selected Operator to trigger the condition

    +Add

    Enables to add additional logical expressions to the condition

    NOTE

    When there are two or more conditions, the operation between them must be set - and/or

    Save

    Enables to save the changes

    Cancel

    Enables to discard the changes

    Expression Value with Condition Example

    In this example, a Webflow contains three Text Input components - First Name, Last Name, and Full Name. The Webflow also has a Radio Question component with options to select
    gender (see Figure 45):

    Webflow with Three Input Text Components and a Radio Question.

    Figure 45: Webflow with Three Input Text Components and a Radio Question

    By creating expressions with dynamic fields and conditions, a personalized message will be created according to the input information - first name, last name, and gender. First, the expressions with a static message and dynamic fields are created (1) (see Figure 46):

    By creating expressions with dynamic fields and conditions, a personalized message will be created according to the input information - first name, last name, and gender. First, the expressions with a static message and dynamic fields are created.

    Figure 46: Expressions with a Static Message and dynamic fields

    Second, the logical expressions are set - the Selector (1), the Operator (2), and the Value (3) for every condition (see Figure 47):

    The logical expressions are set - the Selector, the Operator, and the Value for every condition.

    Figure 47: Conditions - Selector, Operator, and Values

    The outputs are displayed automatically when the end-user is filling out information (see Figure 48):

    Expression Output.

    Figure 48: Expression Output

    How to Create an Expression with Conditions

    (See Figure 49 to Figure 57)

    To create an expression with a condition, perform the following steps:

    Click the desired transaction data item that is connected to the component you want to implement with the expression and the condition. Select the Expression value.

    Figure 49: Expression Value

    1. Click the desired transaction data item (1) that is connected to the component you want to implement with the expression and the condition.
    2. Select the Expression value (2).

    Result:

    • The  icon (3) appears next to the name of the selected transaction data item.
    • The Expression fields and options appear:

    Icon is added. Check the Multiple Options checkbox.

    Figure 50: Multiple Options Checkbox

    1. Check the Multiple Options checkbox (4).

    Result:

    The +Add button (5) appears:

    +Add button appears.

    Figure 51: +Add Button

    1. Click the +Add button (5).

    Result:

    The Condition (6) and the Expression (7) appear:

    The Condition and the Expression appear.

    Figure 52: Condition and Expression

    Set the condition and expression: Enter the Condition Name. Write the static expression. Click the +Add Dynamic Field option.

    Figure 53: Setting the Condition and the Expression 1 of 3

    1. Set the condition and expression:
      1. Enter the Condition Name (8).
      2. Write the static expression (9).
      3. Click the +Add Dynamic Field option (10).

    Result:

    A dynamic field placeholder appears (11):

    A dynamic field placeholder appears. Write and select the name of the transaction data item to add. Repeat steps c and d as necessary to add more dynamic fields. Click the condition settings icon.

    Figure 54: Setting the Condition and the Expression 2 of 3

      1. Write and select the name of the transaction data item to add (12).
      2. Repeat steps c and as necessary to add more dynamic fields.
      3. Click the condition settings icon (13).

    If the transaction data item to add is nested inside an object, write, and select the object first and then input a dot (.) and select the transaction data item within the object. It is also possible to input two dots (..) and then select the transaction data item within the object:

    If the transaction data item to add is nested inside an object, write, and select the object first and then input a dot (.) and select the transaction data item within the object. It is also possible to input two dots (..) and then select the transaction data item within the object.

    Figure 55: Nested Transaction Data Item

    Result:

    The logical expression fields of the condition appear:

    Set the Selector, write, and select the name of the transaction data item to add. Select the Operator. Set the Value. Click the Save button to make the condition disappear. Repeat steps 4 and 5  to add more expressions and conditions, as necessary.

    Figure 56: Setting the Condition and the Expression 3 of 3

      1. Set the Selector, write, and select the name of the transaction data item to add (14).
      2. Select the Operator (15).
      3. Set the Value (16).
      4. Click the Save button (17) to make the condition disappear.
      5. Repeat steps 4 and 5  to add more expressions and conditions, as necessary.

    If the transaction data item to add is nested inside an object, write, and select the object first and then input a dot (.) and select the transaction data item within the object. It is also possible to input two dots (..) and then select the transaction data item within the object:

    If the transaction data item to add is nested inside an object, write, and select the object first and then input a dot (.) and select the transaction data item within the object. It is also possible to input two dots (..) and then select the transaction data item within the object.

    Figure 57: Nested Transaction Data Item

    Formula Editor

    (See Figure 58)

    The Formula Editor enables EasySend's platform users to use built-in operators, functions, and model data items to create simple and complex conditions, logical expressions, and calculations. To access the Formula Editor article, click here.

    Formula Editor.

    Figure 58: Formula Editor

    How to Videos

    To quickly learn how to use the different Value options, watch the following videos:

    • Model Values - Arithmetic:

    • Model Values - Advanced Expressions:

    • Model Values - Simple Expressions:

    • Model Values - Multi-Option (static):

    • Model Values - Computed Service:

    • Model Values - Computed Inline:

    • Model Values - Formula Editor:



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