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Get value of Check box field

Function: Get value of Check box field​

This action allows you to retrieve the selections made by a user in a Checkbox Field on your form and store them for use in other parts of your application. It's perfect for capturing multiple choices from a list.

Input,

  • UI element (Required): The specific Checkbox Field on your form from which you want to get the selected options. This input must be a Checkbox Field type.

Output,

  • Answer (List of Text values): A list of all the options that were selected by the user in the specified Checkbox Field. This list will be stored in a variable, by default named CHECKBOX_FIELD_ANSWER, which you can then use in subsequent actions.

Execution Flow,

Real-Life Examples,

Example 1: Collecting User Preferences​

Imagine you have a customer feedback form where users can select their preferred communication channels.

  • Inputs:
    • UI element: "Preferred Communication Channels" (This is a Checkbox Field on your form with options like 'Email', 'SMS', 'Phone Call').
  • Result: If the user selects 'Email' and 'SMS', the CHECKBOX_FIELD_ANSWER variable will contain ['Email', 'SMS']. You can then use this list to send notifications only through the chosen channels.

Example 2: Filtering Product Categories​

Consider an e-commerce application where users can filter products by selecting multiple categories.

  • Inputs:
    • UI element: "Product Categories" (This is a Checkbox Field on your product listing page with options like 'Electronics', 'Clothing', 'Books', 'Home Goods').
    • Answer variable name: SelectedCategories
  • Result: If the user selects 'Electronics' and 'Books', the SelectedCategories variable will contain ['Electronics', 'Books']. This list can then be used to display only products belonging to these categories.

Example 3: Survey Response Analysis​

You're conducting a survey where participants can indicate multiple areas of interest.

  • Inputs:
    • UI element: "Areas of Interest" (This is a Checkbox Field in your survey form with options like 'Sports', 'Music', 'Reading', 'Travel').
    • Answer variable name: UserInterests
  • Result: If a participant selects 'Music' and 'Travel', the UserInterests variable will contain ['Music', 'Travel']. This data can then be saved to a database or used to personalize content for the user.