WPS Cross Analysis on macOS: Introduction

WPS Cross Analysis is a configuration feature in Smart Forms file collection on macOS for setting up and managing cross analysis; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	2	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	2	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Version limit	None specified	No version threshold is described in the current materials
Membership limit	None specified	The current feature flow can be used directly

About This Feature

Overview

Cross Analysis is a built-in configuration feature in WPS Office Smart Forms on macOS under the File Collection scenario. It is used to set up and manage cross analysis while creating a file collection workflow. The entry is inside the form editor, which makes it practical for configuring settings, previewing the result, and adjusting the setup in one editing flow.

Core tasks include:

Open the Cross Analysis entry: enter the File Collection module in the form editor and locate Cross Analysis.
Set parameters and confirm the result: configure the required options in the pop-up panel, preview the effect, and confirm the settings.

This workflow is useful for file collection form setup, upload-flow testing, and pre-publish checks in WPS Office on macOS.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac
Network	Keep an internet connection available when opening Smart Forms, previewing results, or continuing to save and publish
Other	You need access to the Smart Form editor and permission to edit the current form

Source: System requirements for WPS Office

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation method	Download WPS Office for Mac and complete the setup with the installation wizard
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, enter the Smart Form editor, and confirm that the File Collection entry is available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a Cross Analysis entry in the File Collection scenario of Smart Forms, allowing you to enter setup, adjust parameters, preview the result, and confirm the configuration during creation.	Microsoft Forms supports file upload questions with file count, single-file size, required settings, and file type selection; branching logic can be added based on answers.	Google Forms supports file upload questions with file type, file count, and size settings; section routing can be based on choice answers.	Notion Forms connects forms with databases and supports form creation and use; conditional logic is available on Business and Enterprise plans.	Adobe Acrobat web forms can publish documents as public form links, support multiple participants, and let you upload base files for online workflows.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: the Cross Analysis entry sits directly in the File Collection setup flow, so setup and preview stay in one editing path; Advantage: the current feature flow shows no membership requirement.	Compared with WPS: file upload and branching are clearly documented, but the public guidance focuses on general form-question setup rather than a dedicated cross-analysis entry inside file collection.	Compared with WPS: file upload and section routing are clearly documented, but the public guidance focuses on general question types and section logic.	Compared with WPS: database-connected forms are flexible, but conditional logic is plan-limited and form creation or customization is centered on desktop and web apps.	Compared with WPS: the workflow is oriented more toward public web forms, signing, and participant routing.
Official Source	—	Microsoft Forms file upload	Google Forms question types	Notion Forms	Adobe web forms

Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to configure cross analysis inside a Smart Forms file collection workflow on macOS, WPS keeps the entry path more focused within the same editing flow. Other products provide strengths in file upload, branching, database-connected forms, or public web forms, but their public documentation emphasizes different workflow priorities.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable users	Main challenge	How Cross Analysis helps
1	Creating a file collection form	Form creators	Cross-analysis settings need to be added during workflow setup	Open Cross Analysis from File Collection and complete the setup there
2	Preview checks before publishing	Project members	The configured result needs to be checked before release	Preview the effect in the panel before confirming
3	Updating an existing setup	Form maintainers	An existing file collection workflow needs revised analysis settings	Re-enter Cross Analysis from the editor and update the parameters
4	Testing the upload workflow	Testers	The file collection flow should be verified before wider use	Configure Cross Analysis and test it together with the upload flow
5	Refining later data rules	Ongoing maintainers	Updated settings should apply to later workflow use	Edit Cross Analysis again and save or publish the updated form

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps	Available	Available
Cross Analysis setup	Available in the current feature flow	Available
Some advanced PDF and extended tools	Depends on the feature	Usually broader access
Cloud storage and some value-added services	Basic access	Usually more capacity or expanded benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page; Why do I need to pay for WPS Office?

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You mainly need Cross Analysis for everyday file collection setup	Free plan	The current feature flow shows no membership requirement for this task
You also need broader PDF tools, cloud capacity, or other value-added features	WPS Premium	A better fit for users who want expanded office capabilities and added benefits

Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
On the pricing page, you can review the current plans and choose the option that fits your workflow.

Source: WPS Office pricing page