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July 4, 2025
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How to generate a dynamic document with multiple sections based on user input?

  • July 4, 2025
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Hi Team! I have a requirement and would like to know if anyone has faced a similar situation or has suggestions on how to approach it.

Scenario:
I have an interface where the user can dynamically add N sections. Each section has a unique ID (provided by the user) and a fixed set of fields (the same for all sections), but with different data.

Example:

  • The user adds 2 sections: ID 1 and ID 2.
  • Each section contains the same fields (e.g., name, date, value), but with different values.
  • At the end, I need to generate a dynamic PDF document that reflects exactly those sections and their data.

Requirement:
The generated document should include one section per user entry, with the corresponding data mapped correctly. If the user adds 5 sections, the document should have 5 blocks with the respective data.

My question:
What would be the best approach to generate this kind of dynamic document in Appian?

  • Is it possible to do this using Document Generation?
  • Do I need to create a template with dynamic placeholders?
  • Any tips on how to structure the data or the template to support this behavior?

Thanks in advance for any insights or experiences you can share! 

1 reply

stefanhelzle0001
July 5, 2025

My goto solution is this: appian.rocks/.../