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How to include a signature image on an Exact Forms Plus template that may or may not exist?
Often, we get asked if our signature image can be embedded as an image within a document created by our Exact Forms Plus extension. This is done by embedding the image syntax on the document, like ~i:{field id#}:{size in pixels}~. For example, it might look something like ~i:12:200~. (See Including Images for more information on working with images in Exact Forms Plus.)
If the signature image doesn't exist and you want to display a blank field instead, use a formula text field to embed your image text syntax.
For example, create a new formula text field that checks for the presence of the image in the file attachment field. If it exists, output the image syntax. If it doesn't, display nothing.
Example: If (ToText([Signature Image File]) <> "", "~i:12:200~", "")
Note
The new formula field's field ID# is what you place on the document template, and you then include that in the "clist" on the Document Templates table. Also, make sure to include the file attachment field that holds the actual signature image in the "clist" as well, and make sure the field ID# of the formula field comes before the field ID# of the file attachment that holds the signature image. So, if the formula field ID# is 23 and the image field ID# is 12, the "clist" should contain ##.##.23.12.##.##.
Can this be used in the Quickbase mobile app?
The signing pad can be used in the Quickbase mobile app, but you need to remove the JavaScript code in the formula URL for it to behave as expected. See extensions with the Quickbase mobile app for more information.