WPS Related Data on Windows: Introduction

WPS Related Data is a related-data setup feature in Smart Forms file collection on Windows; 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
Version limit	None stated	Available in supported Windows environments with Smart Forms access

About This Feature

Overview

Related Data is a setup feature in WPS Office Smart Forms on Windows for the file collection workflow. It is used to configure and manage related data during form creation.

Core tasks include:

Open the Related Data entry point from the form editor and file collection module.
Configure related data settings in the setup panel.
Preview the result and confirm the configuration.

This feature is useful for document collection, form submission design, and workflows that need structured file collection settings. It helps you complete setup more efficiently and review the result before publishing.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	An internet connection is recommended when opening online forms or syncing settings
Other	You need access to the Smart Forms editor and permission to edit the current form

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation	Download and install WPS Office for Windows, then sign in and open the Smart Forms entry point
Post-install check	Launch WPS Office, open the form editor, and confirm that the File Collection and Related Data entries are visible

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a Related Data entry point in the Smart Forms file collection workflow, where you can open the setup panel, configure parameters, preview the result, and confirm the changes.	Microsoft Forms supports branching logic so respondents can be sent to later questions or the end of a form. Public documentation does not show a separate related-data setup flow for file collection.	Google Forms supports section-based branching so respondents can be sent to different sections based on answers. Public documentation does not show a separate related-data setup panel for file collection.	Notion Forms connects questions to database properties, and conditional logic is available on Business and Enterprise plans.	Adobe Acrobat web forms can be created from files and shared for web-based form collection, but the public workflow is centered on web forms and e-sign processes rather than a matching related-data setup flow for file collection.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS places Related Data directly inside the file collection workflow, so setup stays close to the upload and collection task. Distinct: setup, preview, and confirmation are handled in one editing path.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft emphasizes branching logic, and its public guidance does not describe a dedicated related-data configuration item for file collection.	Compared with WPS: Google emphasizes section routing for forms, and its public guidance does not describe a dedicated related-data panel for file collection.	Compared with WPS: Notion clearly connects forms to databases, but conditional logic depends on higher-tier plans.	Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses more on document-based web forms and signing workflows than on the same file-collection related-data setup pattern.
Official Source	—	Use branching logic in Microsoft Forms	Show questions based on answers	Forms	Create web forms in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to configure related data inside a file collection workflow, WPS is more directly aligned with that task. The other products focus more on branching, database-backed forms, or web form publishing, which fit different form-building needs.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How this feature helps
1	Configure a document submission flow	Form creators	Related data rules need to be defined before collecting files	Open Related Data inside File Collection and complete the setup
2	Check the result before publishing	Operations and project staff	The final collection result may not match expectations	Preview the effect before confirming the settings
3	Adjust an existing form	Form maintainers	Related data may need updates after file collection is created	Reopen the Related Data panel, revise settings, and save again
4	Standardize team collection forms	Team collaborators	File collection settings need a consistent setup path	Configure related data in the same editing workflow
5	Update recurring collection workflows	Admin and project assistants	Different collection rounds may require different rules	Modify related data before publishing the next workflow

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Basic Related Data setup	Available	Available
Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps	Available	Available
Some advanced PDF and advanced tools	Varies by feature, with some limits	More advanced tools and broader access
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB on some plans

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

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need Related Data and core office features	Free	This feature has no membership limit in the available product information, so the free plan is suitable for everyday form setup
You also need more advanced tools, more cloud storage, or broader collaboration support	WPS Premium	A paid plan is more suitable when you need expanded PDF tools, storage, or team-oriented capabilities

Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
To compare available plans, open the pricing page and review the feature breakdown.

Source: WPS Office pricing page