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Link Custom Values to Text and Date fields: Documents and Contracts

What’s New? Linked Text and Date Fields: We have added the ability to link text and date fields to contact custom values in Documents and Contracts…

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  1. What’s New?
  2. How to Use
  3. Why We Built It
  4. What’s Next?

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What’s New?

  • Linked Text and Date Fields: We have added the ability to link text and date fields to contact custom values in Documents and Contracts.
  • Flexible Linking: Users can now link fields in a document to custom values, either for contacts or for the document itself.
  • Automatic Updates: Once a document is signed, the linked fields are automatically updated in the contact or document records.
  • CSV Download: Users can download a CSV of all the filled fields from the dashboard for easier tracking and data management.

How to Use

  1. Link Fields to Custom Values:

    • In the Documents and Contracts section, open the editor and create a new document and drag a text or date field wherever needed.
  2. Add a Recipient and Link Fields:

    • Add a recipient, and select the link button on top of text and date fields.
    • Link a single field to multiple custom values if needed.
      Step 2 of 2: Link a single field to multiple custom values if needed What this shows Step 2 of 2: Link a single field to multiple custom values if needed. What this shows Shows what this covers for step 2 of 2 in the "How to Use" section of "Link Custom Values to Text and Date fields: Documents and Contracts". This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 2 in the "How to Use" section of "Link Custom Values to Text and Date fields: Documents and Contracts". At this point in the walkthrough you link a single field to multiple custom values if needed. This part of the guide covers 3 fields, listed below. Step 2 of 2Image 1 of 3 What this coversLink a single field to multiple custom values if needed.
      Fields in this part of the guide Link Fields to Custom Values:Automatic Updates Upon Signing:Download Filled Fields Data:
      Buttons and menus referenced Documents andContracts
      All 2 steps in this procedure
      1. Add a recipient, and select the link button on top of text and date fields.
      2. Link a single field to multiple custom values if needed. this image
      Step 2 of 2: Link a single field to multiple custom values if needed What this shows Step 2 of 2: Link a single field to multiple custom values if needed. What this shows Shows what this covers for step 2 of 2 in the "How to Use" section of "Link Custom Values to Text and Date fields: Documents and Contracts". This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 2 in the "How to Use" section of "Link Custom Values to Text and Date fields: Documents and Contracts". At this point in the walkthrough you link a single field to multiple custom values if needed. This part of the guide covers 3 fields, listed below. Step 2 of 2Image 2 of 3 What this coversLink a single field to multiple custom values if needed.
      Fields in this part of the guide Link Fields to Custom Values:Automatic Updates Upon Signing:Download Filled Fields Data:
      Buttons and menus referenced Documents andContracts
      All 2 steps in this procedure
      1. Add a recipient, and select the link button on top of text and date fields.
      2. Link a single field to multiple custom values if needed. this image
      Step 2 of 2: Link a single field to multiple custom values if needed What this shows Step 2 of 2: Link a single field to multiple custom values if needed. What this shows Shows what this covers for step 2 of 2 in the "How to Use" section of "Link Custom Values to Text and Date fields: Documents and Contracts". This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 2 in the "How to Use" section of "Link Custom Values to Text and Date fields: Documents and Contracts". At this point in the walkthrough you link a single field to multiple custom values if needed. This part of the guide covers 3 fields, listed below. Step 2 of 2Image 3 of 3 What this coversLink a single field to multiple custom values if needed.
      Fields in this part of the guide Link Fields to Custom Values:Automatic Updates Upon Signing:Download Filled Fields Data:
      Buttons and menus referenced Documents andContracts
      All 2 steps in this procedure
      1. Add a recipient, and select the link button on top of text and date fields.
      2. Link a single field to multiple custom values if needed. this image
  3. Automatic Updates Upon Signing:

    • Once the recipient signs the document, the linked fields will automatically update in the corresponding record (contact or document).
  4. Download Filled Fields Data:

    • To view all the filled fields in a document, simply go to the dashboard and download a CSV with the relevant data.

Why We Built It

  • Reduced Manual Updates: Linking text and date fields to custom values reduces the need for manual updates after documents are signed, allowing for automated data syncing to contacts.
  • Convenient Data Management: The option to download a CSV gives users a convenient way to manage and analyze data from filled fields, streamlining their document processes.

What’s Next?

  • Support for Opportunity Custom Values: We are working on extending support to include opportunity custom values.

Frequently asked questions

What’s New?
Linked Text and Date Fields: We have added the ability to link text and date fields to contact custom values in Documents and Contracts. Flexible Linking: Users can now link fields in a document to custom values, either for contacts or for the document itself. Automatic Updates: Once a document is signed, the linked fields are automatically updated in the contact or document records. CSV Download: Users can download a CSV of all the filled fields from the dashboard for easier tracking and data management.
What’s Next?
Support for Opportunity Custom Values: We are working on extending support to include opportunity custom values.

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