WPS Related Data on macOS: Introduction

WPS Related Data is a related-data setup feature for exam scenarios in Smart Forms on macOS; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	3	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	3	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Related Data is a setup feature used in exam scenarios in WPS Smart Forms on macOS. It helps you open the Related Data entry inside the exam module, adjust related settings, and preview the result before confirming the configuration.

Core tasks include:

Open the Related Data entry: Go from the form editor to the exam module and locate the Related Data option.
Configure related settings: Adjust the available settings in the pop-up panel.
Preview and confirm the result: Review the effect and save the current configuration.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A macOS device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac
Network	An internet connection is recommended when opening online forms or syncing settings
Other	Sign in to your WPS account and open the Smart Forms editing interface before you start

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Launch WPS Office for Mac, open the Smart Forms editor, and confirm that the Exam module is available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a Related Data entry in Smart Forms exam scenarios, so you can open the exam module, adjust settings, and preview the result during editing.	Microsoft Forms can collect form data, and Power Automate can add response data to a predefined Excel file for follow-up processing.	Google Forms lets creators review response summaries and store responses in a linked Google Sheet.	Notion databases support Relations and Rollups to connect databases and display linked information across them.	Adobe Acrobat focuses on PDF form data collection and can export submitted data to spreadsheet or XML formats.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The Related Data entry is part of the exam setup flow, which makes it easier to complete setup, preview, and confirmation in one place.	Compared with WPS: It focuses more on response collection and Excel-based automation than on direct related-data setup inside an exam editing flow.	Compared with WPS: It focuses more on storing responses in Google Sheets than on in-flow related-data setup for exam configuration.	Compared with WPS: It is stronger for database relationships, while the setup path for exam forms is different from the WPS editing flow.	Compared with WPS: It is oriented more toward PDF form collection and export than native related-data setup inside an exam form editor.
Official Source	—	Microsoft Forms and Excel workflow	Choose where to save form responses	Relations and rollups	Collect and manage PDF form data

Overall Conclusion
WPS Related Data is closely aligned with the Smart Forms exam setup flow on macOS. It is suitable when you want to open the feature, adjust settings, and confirm the result in one editing process, while the other products focus more on response storage, database relations, or PDF form collection.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable Users	Main Need	How WPS Helps
1	Create an online exam	Teachers, trainers	Related settings need to be configured while building an exam	Open Related Data in the Exam module and complete the setup
2	Adjust exam settings	Form administrators	Existing related settings need to be updated in the editor	Update the settings in the Related Data panel
3	Check the result before publishing	Course coordinators, assistants	The final effect needs to be reviewed before release	Preview the result and confirm the configuration

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Related Data entry and basic setup	Available	Available
Core WPS Office features	Available	Available
More PDF, template, and extended benefits	Some limits apply	More extended benefits are included

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Occasional exam form setup or updates	Free	Suitable for basic Related Data setup needs
Ongoing work that also needs more PDF, template, or extended office benefits	WPS Premium	Suitable if you need broader office benefits over time

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