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We’re excited to introduce a new feature in Formesign designed to simplify multi-step signature collection in Google Forms.
Formesign now offers a streamlined and flexible signature workflow, making it easier than ever to collect multiple signatures. Whether you need to gather signatures from several users before a form is submitted (for example, a travel consent form signed by both the student and a parent), or require approval signatures from different individuals in a specific sequence and at different times (for example, an inspection checklist signed by the inspector, supervisor, and site manager), Formesign has you covered.
There are two options to setup the signature workflow:
- Use the Signature Workflow addon for Google Forms if you have already created your form in Google Forms.
- Use the Formesign Editor if you are starting a new form from scratch.
1️⃣ Formesign - Signature workflow addon for Google Forms
If you have created your form in Google Forms, you can configure it using the Formesign - Signature workflow addon to set up the approval workflow.
Setup workflow
Open your form in google forms > click on the addon icon > click Formesign - Signature workflow > click configure workflow > enable the esignature option before submit, click Next (for respondent signature) > enter the approval workflow steps to set up the signature work.
When you set up the approval workflow it will automatically add the approval section in the form. By default, the approval section will include the name, email and the signature field. You can choose to edit the form using the Formesign Editor to add additional fields as needed.
Request signatures
Open your form in google forms > click on the addon icon > click Formesign - Signature workflow > click configure workflow > Configure workflow popup with the approval steps will be displayed > click Next amd enter the initiator, approver emails > click Send Email to request signatures.Formesign will automatically send the email to the initiator. The initiator can click on the link in the email to complete the form and submit it. Once the initiator submits the form, Formesign will automatically send an email notification to the first approver and so on.
2️⃣ Formesign - Editor
The Formesign Editor provides a seamless way to manage and customize your forms beyond what Google Forms offers. When you customize a google form using the addon, it is automatically added to your Formesign Forms dashboard. You can log in and make further edits directly in the Formesign Editor, without needing to return to Google Forms.
If you're starting a form from scratch, you can create the form using our templates and configure the workflow directly in the Formesign Editor without installing the Formesign - Signature workflow addon. This allows you to build, manage, and automate your form-based workflows more efficiently.
Setup workflow
You can click the Configure link in the Workflow section to open the Configure Workflow page and add approval steps, similar to the setup process in the add-on. When you set up the approval workflow, it will automatically add the approval sections in the form.
Alternatively, if you have added a signature field, you can convert it into a workflow step. When you add a signature field to the form, the default setting for the To be signed option is Before submit. You can change this setting to After submit to set up an approval workflow. This will convert the signature field into an approval section that includes the name, email, and signature fields.
Edit workflow section - Add fields
By default, the approval section includes the Name, Email, and Signature fields. You can click on the Expand Workflow option to view the full approval section. Field labels for Name, Email, and Signature can be edited as needed. You can also add additional fields to collect any other information required for that workflow step.
Request signatures
To request signatures, click Share > In the Share page, click Email > enter the names and email address of the initiator and the approvers > click Send Email. Formesign will automatically send the email to the initiator. The initiator can click on the link in the email to complete the form and submit it. Once the initiator submits the form, Formesign will automatically send an email notification to the first approver and so on.
This feature update makes it easier than ever to manage signature workflows with minimal effort. Give it a try and let us know your feedback!
We’re excited to announce the beta launch of usage-based pricing! With this new pricing, you only pay for what you use — giving you more flexibility, control, and full access to all Neartail features.
Instead of a subscription fee, Neartail will charge a 2% transaction fee per order for manual payments and a 3% transaction fee per order for automated payments, excluding fees from payment providers like Stripe, PayPal, and Yoco. For example, if you are using card payments and total orders in March amount to $1,000, you’ll pay $30 on April 1st. If you are using only manual payments and the total orders is $1000, you’ll pay $20.
Type | Payment options |
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Automated | Credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Bancontact, PayNow, Cash App, iDeal, PayPal, Venmo |
Manual | UPI, Cash App, PayPal, Venmo, PayNow, Lydia, Zelle, cash on delivery, bank transfer, check |
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A recent update in Google Forms has caused an issue with syncing edits and responses. This may affect the ability to edit forms using our editor and record submitted responses in Google Forms. We are working to resolve the issue and will provide an update once it is fixed.
You can enable the option to submit responses to Google Forms if needed, but please note that some submissions may fail. Login to Formfacade/Neartail/Formesign > click on the form to open it > Edit page will be displayed > In the Edit page, click on the form title to select it > click on the settings gear icon > Form settings page will be displayed > click Advanced > enable the Submit to google forms option and click Save.
Update: We have implemented the Forms API. Form submissions should now be recorded in Google Forms without issues when the "Submit to Google Forms" option is enabled. We will monitor the update over the next couple of days and fix any issues.
Emails are not being sent due to an issue with the AWS account. We are looking into this. In the meantime, you can use the mobile app to get real time notifications for new responses.
Update: This issue has been resolved. You should receive email notifications now.