Use Auto Increment Table with 4 indexed topics; all 4 are available without membership and 0 are membership-related, so you can follow the index and complete each setup step in the Smart Forms editor on macOS.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Open the Auto Increment Table entry | Free |
| 2 | 2. Set Auto Increment Table parameters | Free |
| 3 | 3. Preview and confirm the result | Free |
| 4 | 4. Save the Auto Increment Table configuration | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Open the Auto Increment Table entry
Entry path: Form editor → Exam → Auto Increment Table
- Open the Smart Forms editing interface.
- Select the Exam module in the left navigation area.
- Find the Auto Increment Table option.
- Click it to enter the editing panel.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The Auto Increment Table editing area or setup panel opens.
- Next action available: You can continue to adjust settings or review the current configuration.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you are not in the Exam module, the entry may not appear.
- Environment note: You need permission to edit the form.
2. Set Auto Increment Table parameters
Entry path: Auto Increment Table editing panel
- Review the available settings in the Auto Increment Table panel.
- Set the related parameters based on the on-screen options.
- Check each setting against the needs of the exam form.
- Keep the current setup and continue to preview or confirmation.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The parameter values are updated to the intended setup.
- Next action available: You can continue to preview the result or confirm the changes.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: Skipping a full settings review can lead to a result that does not match the intended form layout.
3. Preview and confirm the result
Entry path: Auto Increment Table editing panel → Preview
- Open preview after finishing the parameter setup.
- Review how the table is displayed and how entry works.
- Confirm that it matches the exam data-entry scenario.
- If needed, return to the previous step and adjust the settings again.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: You can see the current preview of the Auto Increment Table.
- Next action available: After confirmation, you can continue to save or confirm the setup.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: Saving without preview may increase the number of later revisions.
4. Save the Auto Increment Table configuration
Entry path: Auto Increment Table editing panel → Confirm / Save
- After confirming the preview result, click Confirm to finish the action.
- If the current interface provides a Save button, click it to keep the changes.
- Return to the form editor and check the configuration status.
- If the setup needs to take effect for respondents, continue with the publishing flow.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The configuration is retained and can still be viewed after you return to the editor.
- Next action available: You can continue editing other question types or publish the form.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: Closing the panel without clicking Save or Confirm can leave the changes unapplied.
- Environment note: Some changes may affect later new data after publishing.