Conditional Logic and Field Visibility

AC Custom Fields provides powerful conditional logic capabilities that allow you to create dynamic, interactive forms that respond to customer input.

AC Custom Fields - Conditional Logics

Understanding Conditional Logic

Conditional logic allows you to show or hide fields based on the values of other fields. This creates a more streamlined and personalized experience for customers by only showing relevant fields.

Basic Conditional Logic

Show/Hide Fields

The most common use of conditional logic is to control field visibility:

• Show When: Display a field only when specific conditions are met

• Hide When: Hide a field when specific conditions are met

• Always Visible: Keep a field visible regardless of other field values

Condition Types

Create conditions based on various comparisons:

• Equals: Show/hide when a field equals a specific value

• Does Not Equal: Show/hide when a field does not equal a specific value

• Contains: Show/hide when a text field contains specific text

• Does Not Contain: Show/hide when a text field does not contain specific text

• Greater Than: Show/hide when a number field is greater than a specific value

• Less Than: Show/hide when a number field is less than a specific value

• Is Empty: Show/hide when a field has no value

• Is Not Empty: Show/hide when a field has any value

• Is Checked: Show/hide when a checkbox is checked

• Is Not Checked: Show/hide when a checkbox is not checked

Advanced Conditional Logic

Multiple Conditions

Combine multiple conditions for more complex logic:

• AND Logic: Require all conditions to be true (e.g., Field A = "Yes" AND Field B > 10)

• OR Logic: Require any condition to be true (e.g., Field A = "Yes" OR Field B > 10)

• Mixed Logic: Create complex rules with both AND and OR operators

Nested Conditions

Create hierarchical condition structures:

• Condition Groups: Group related conditions together

• Nested Rules: Create conditions within conditions

Chained Conditions

Create cascading effects where:

• Field A controls the visibility of Field B

• Field B controls the visibility of Field C

• And so on...

Field-Specific Conditional Logic

Text Field Conditions

• Show/hide based on specific text entered

• Show/hide based on text length

• Show/hide based on text format (email, URL, etc.)

Number Field Conditions

• Show/hide based on numeric value

• Show/hide based on range (between two values)

• Show/hide based on comparison to other number fields

Date Field Conditions

• Show/hide based on specific dates

• Show/hide based on date ranges

• Show/hide based on relative dates (e.g., future dates only)

Dropdown Field Conditions

• Show/hide based on selected option(s)

• Show/hide based on whether default option is selected

• Show/hide based on number of options selected (for multi-select)

Checkbox Field Conditions

• Show/hide based on checked/unchecked state

• Show/hide based on number of checkboxes selected in a group

Conditional Actions

Beyond showing and hiding fields, conditional logic can trigger other actions:

• Make Required: Dynamically make a field required based on conditions

• Change Label: Modify a field's label based on conditions

• Change Help Text: Update a field's help text based on conditions

• Change Placeholder: Update a field's placeholder text based on conditions

• Change Default Value: Set a different default value based on conditions

Conditional Logic Use Cases

Product Customization

• Show engraving options only when "Add Engraving" is selected

• Display size chart only for specific product categories

• Show gift wrapping options only when "This is a gift" is checked

Order Requirements

• Show shipping address fields only when "Ship to different address" is selected

• Display business fields only when "Business Purchase" is selected

• Show additional information fields based on product type

Form Branching

• Create multi-path forms where different questions appear based on previous answers

• Skip irrelevant sections based on customer selections

• Create "wizard-style" forms with conditional progression