Using parameters with data sources – country names as an example

Use data sources to integrate data quickly and effectively as options for selection elements in your forms. The approach is the same, whether you have a drop-down list, or a single or multiple choice field.

When users access your form, the data is accessed from the data source and applied as options in the form – without you having to create these options yourself beforehand.

In the case of large datasets and data you often need in your forms, data sources also offer several other advantages.

1. Avoid repetitive work
   You can use the same data from a data source in any number of forms, without having to store the data multiple times.
2. Data updates automatically
   If the data in your data source changes, you do not need to update your forms manually each time. All of these changes in the data source are applied automatically to the form, because this data is only accessed when the user actually accesses the form.

You can also use data sources for autocomplete functionality in the input field form element. If a data source has been stored for this field, users will receive autocomplete suggestions when they start typing into the input field. They can then select one of the autocomplete options to apply it and cut down their typing time.

Using parameters and pre-selecting the data accessed