Form Auto-Approval
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Auto-Approval Setup Guide
Purpose
This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up the infoodle Forms auto-approval feature.
Prerequisites
- You have access to the form builder
- Understanding of the auto-approval workflow and criteria
If you don't have access to both of these infoodle features, please contact your system administrator.
Steps
- Access Forms - log in to your infoodle account and navigate to Forms
- Select a Form - choose the form you want to configure for auto-approval.
- Go to the Approval Tab - click on the "Approval" tab within the form builder.
- Enable Auto-Approval - set the "Auto approve form entries where possible" option to "Yes."
- Define Matching Criteria
- Email Address: If you want to use the email address for matching, ensure the "Email" field is included in your form and is configured correctly.
- Unique ID: If you have a unique ID field, specify it in the auto-approval settings.
- Person Safe ID: If you use a person safe ID field, configure it accordingly.
- Set Approval Actions:
- No Match: Determine what should happen when no matching contact is found (e.g., create a new contact, run a workflow).
- Exact Match: Specify actions for when an exact match is found (e.g., update contact information, run a workflow).
- Multiple Matches: Decide how to handle cases where multiple matches are found (e.g., require manual approval).
- Configure Workflows
- Choose Workflows - select the workflows you want to run after a form is automatically approved.
- Set Workflow Order - determine the order in which the workflows should be executed.
- Save Changes - click the Save button to apply your auto-approval settings.
Additional Tips
- Test Thoroughly - test your auto-approval configuration with different scenarios to ensure it works as expected.
- Review and Update - egularly review your auto-approval settings to make sure they align with your current processes.
- Consider Workflow Automation - explore the possibilities of automating tasks through workflows to further streamline your processes.
Troubleshooting:
If your auto-approval is not working as expected:
- Double-check your matching criteria and approval actions.
- Verify that the required fields are included in your form and configured correctly.
- Ensure that your workflows are set up properly.
Contact infoodle support for assistance if needed- either through the infoodle Help on the lower righthand side of the infoodle screen, or by sending an email through to: support@infoodle.com.
By following these steps and considering the additional tips, you can effectively set up the auto-approval feature for your forms and improve your workflow efficiency.
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