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Dynamic Picklist Values Using Deluge In Zoho Creator

In this video tutorial, Alex demonstrates how to dynamically populate values in a dropdown field in a Zoho Creator form by making an API call to Zoho CRM as an external data source. Here’s a summary of the key steps:

  1. Form Setup: Alex starts with a form that includes fields like First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Craft Category, Skill Level, and Workshop.
  2. Workflow Setup: Create a workflow in Zoho Creator that triggers when a user selects a skill level. This workflow will populate the Workshop dropdown dynamically based on the selected criteria.
  3. API Call to Zoho CRM: Within the workflow, they use a Zoho CRM query (CQL) to fetch data from Zoho CRM. The query includes conditions such as checking if the status is open, the start date is in the future, and the craft category and skill level match the user’s selections on the form.
  4. Processing API Response: The API response is processed in a loop to create a list of Workshop names, start dates, and end dates. This list is used to dynamically populate the Workshop dropdown field.
  5. Clearing the Dropdown: To ensure that the dropdown is cleared when the Craft Category or Skill Level changes, they create a clear function.
  6. Testing: The presenter demonstrates the functionality by filling out the form, selecting Craft Category, Skill Level, and observing how the Workshop dropdown dynamically updates based on the API response.

This tutorial shows how to create a dynamic dropdown field that fetches data from an external source and updates based on user selections, providing users with relevant options. It’s a useful feature for forms that require real-time data integration and dynamic options.

Billy Bates

Senior Web Developer

Billy is a Wordpress Developer with an eye for design. His knowledge will help our company website and client sites meet their goals. Billy and his young family have just moved to Ashland Oregon, and are looking forward to exploring the area’s amazing beer, wine, and food. He also has a passion for synthesizers and drum machines.

Lucas Sant'Anna

Consultant

With a background in Operations Research and Data Analysis, Lucas is a Brazilian programmer that likes to get stuff done quickly and reliably. In previous jobs, he implemented industrial job scheduling, fleet management and detailed long-haul route optimization – among other data-driven processes – to reach objectives of increased profit and reduced wasted resources. His goal is to make Zoho fully automated and with more meaningful data for spot-on decisions.

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