Configurable List Widget: How to count rows with updated field addition method

In thread number 4806118:

https://www.jotform.com/answers/4806118-form-calculation-how-to-count-the-rows-in-configurable-list-widget

you have a method whereby the number of rows entered in the Configurable List widget can be counted.

The widget seems to have been updated, and the manner in which fields are added has changed.

Old method:

New method:

Do you have updated instructions based on the updated method of adding fields to the widget?

Thank you.

Hi bhds,

Thanks for reaching out to Jotform Support. I'm an AI assistant here to assist you.

Regarding your question about counting the rows in the updated Configurable List widget, the widget's setup has changed in how fields are added, but the core functionality remains similar. You define the fields in the Field Configuration area using the correct syntax, with each field declaration on a new line.

To count the number of rows entered in the Configurable List widget, you typically use a Form Calculation widget that references the Configurable List widget's input. Since the widget allows users to add multiple rows dynamically, the calculation can be set to count the number of rows added.

Unfortunately, the exact updated instructions or code snippet for counting rows based on the new field addition method are not explicitly detailed in the available knowledge base. The general approach involves using the Form Calculation widget to count the entries from the Configurable List widget.

If you want to set up the Configurable List widget, here’s a quick overview:

• Go to the Widgets tab and add the Configurable List widget to your form.
• In the Widget Settings, configure the fields using the new syntax (each field on a new line).
• Set minimum and maximum rows as needed.
• Use a Form Calculation widget to reference the Configurable List widget and count the rows.

For detailed syntax and field types supported, you can refer to the official guide on Setting Up the Configurable List Widget.

If you need further assistance with the exact calculation formula or setup, please let me know.

Give it a try and let us know how it goes.

Hi bhds,

Thanks for reaching out. To count the number of rows entered in the Configurable List widget, you typically use a Form Calculation widget that references the Configurable List widget's input. The widget allows users to add multiple rows dynamically and the calculation can be set to count the number of rows added.

Unfortunately, the exact updated instructions or code snippet for counting rows based on the new field addition method are not explicitly detailed in the available knowledge base. The general approach involves using the Form Calculation widget to count the entries from the Configurable List widget.

To set up the Configurable List widget, here’s a quick overview:

• Go to the Widgets tab and add the Configurable List widget to your form.
• In the Widget Settings, configure the fields using the new syntax (each field on a new line).
• Set minimum and maximum rows as needed.
• Use a Form Calculation widget to reference the Configurable List widget and count the rows.

For more detailed guidance, you can refer to the official guide on Setting Up the Configurable List Widget.

Give it a try and let us know if you have further questions.

This line of instruction in the AI-generated response:

• Use a Form Calculation widget to reference the Configurable List widget and count the rows.

is useless as it does not explain how to use the form calculation widget to count the rows in the Configurable List widget.

I am therefore repeating my support request on this matter, and I do not want an AI-generated response.

Hi bhds,

Unfortunately, the ability to count the rows of the Configurable List widget is no longer supported. The workaround mentioned by the AI Agent might work, but it is unstable, as it adds all the values from the Short Text fields or Number fields into the Form Calculation widget. See the screenshot below:

While the feature you're looking for isn't available at Jotform right now, we've gone ahead and escalated your request to our developers. Exactly when or if it's developed depends on their workload, how viable it is, and how many other users also request it. If there are any updates, we’ll circle back to this thread and let you know.

Thanks for your patience and understanding, we appreciate it.



It's a pity that the Configurable List widget still can't return the number of rows that have been completed.

I have, in the meantime, come up with a different method of counting rows. One of the fields that I defined is a dropdown with '1' as the only option, and I set '1' as the default option. I added some CSS to the widget to hide this field (which is the 3rd field on my form):

.configurable-list-field-wrapper.col3 {

 visibility: hidden;

} 

and then used the Form Calculation widget to count the Configurable List by simply adding the field as a numerical value in the Form Calculation's widget's settings. I suppose this works because the other 2 fields in my Configurable List are not numeric.

Hi bhds,

It's good to know that you were able to find an alternative method for counting rows. It looks like the Jotform devs are looking to add this functionality quickly, so hopefully you won't need to use this for long.