Modify ProForma Question (Data Connection) returned value

Peter Ries

Hi,

 

we have set up a dropdown field in ProForma referring to a DataConnection getting data from an API. 

 

we have data like this

{

   { id: 123, label: "abc"},

   { id 345, label: "def"}

}

where the label attributes are being displayed to the user.

 

How can we make proforma store/return the id as well in the answer. In processing backend we would need the id, not the user readable string.

 

Or as a workaround: can we somehow concatenate values from the API returned JSON to be displayed in the Label for the user.

Giedrius Daugmaudis

The way I see it, 2 options:

• Creating REST endpoint, that concentrates values and displays them in your desired format.
  Endpoint takes the data base link, then use endpoint link in the data connection. 
• After submit, run answers endpoint and replace found values with automation/workflow script.

Option 2 likely more finicky.