API to add fields and conditons from a form to another form.

  • Noah
    Asked on February 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM

    I need to add 4 fields (3 of which have widgets) and 4 conditions to multiple jotforms. I am able to get access through the API. I can make conditions appear using python coding, but they delete all the other conditions. Also, I cant get the widgets associated with the fields to work. Please help me with this. We will not be able to continue using jotform for our business if we cant figure this out.


    I have been using the Clone of Williston Signup Form as a template just for experimentation. The data I'm trying to populate is in the screenshots above in this thread. Look at this Milford clone for an example of one that has the 4 conditions and 4 fields I need: https://splashcarwashes.jotform.com/250325145377960

    There are 4 hidden fields/widgets on the first page, they are used to calculate the correct date to put into the next payment date field. There are also the 4 conditions in the screenshots as well that go along with the fields/widgets. I need to inject the 4 conditions and 4 fields from the milford clone into all of the other signup forms we are using. I didn't include them when I built out the forms. I need a program that can do that for me.


    I have been messing with the api all day. I have made python scripts and cURL prompts using the API key that I've been able to get to at least add stuff in, so I know it's possible. I can share the scripts if you want to see them.


    We really need to resolve this quickly, since customers we have are signing up and getting the wrong dates on the forms being sent to them.API to add fields and conditons from a form to another form Screenshot 50API to add fields and conditons from a form to another form Screenshot 61API to add fields and conditons from a form to another form Screenshot 72API to add fields and conditons from a form to another form Screenshot 83

  • Reymae JotForm Support
    Replied on February 6, 2025 at 12:34 AM

    Hi Noah,

    Thanks for reaching out to Jotform Support. If I understand your question correctly, you want to copy the fields together with its conditions from this form to your other forms. Unfortunately, there's no API that we can use to do that. You may need to add the fields and create conditions manually in your forms. Let me walk you through it:

    First, we will add the fields.

    1. In Form Builder, click on the Add Element menu on the left side of the page.

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    2. Under the Widgets tab, search and choose the Substring widget.

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    That's it. You can repeat the steps for the other widget that you will be using.

    Now, we will create a condition.

    1. While in Form Builder, in the orange navigation bar at the top of the page, click on Settings.

    2. Click on Conditions in the menu on the left side of the page.

    3. Select the Update/Calculate Field.

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    4. Enter values just like how it was set up in the form template you are referring.

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    5. Click on the Save button.

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    That's it. Repeat the steps for the other conditions that you will be using. You might also want to check out this guide about How to Insert Text or Calculation Into a Field Conditionally. If that’s not exactly what you’re looking for, can you explain a bit more so I can help you better?

    Reach out again if you have any other questions.