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Create Actions to Select an Option or Set a Value on Your Page

Use Actions to Select an Option or Set a Value When a Trigger Event Occurs

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Select an Option and Set a Value actions allow you to automatically select choices or insert values on your ticketing page based on specific conditions. This helps streamline the ticketing process for your attendees and ensures key information is captured accurately and consistently. For example, if someone chooses a specific ticket level, you can have a particular session automatically selected for them, or populate a text field with a predefined set of text. Whether you're simplifying the ticketing experience or guiding them through required selections, these actions make your form more responsive and user-friendly.

Pro Tip: Select an Option or Set a Value actions will only take place when the condition event is met. If the condition event is not met, the Select an Option or Set a Value actions will not take place. For example, if you create an action to select two specific sessions when someone selects your Volunteer ticket level, the session field will remain unselected by default until someone selects that ticket level. Once someone selects the Volunteer ticket level, the required sessions will then be automatically checked.

Example Use Cases

  • Select a specific meal option when someone picks your General ticket level

  • Automatically set the name of the Company for your attendees when they use your tracking link

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Getting Started

  • From the Pages screen, click the pencil icon under the page you want to edit

  • Go to the Actions tab

  • Click Create Your First Action, or click the + icon on your action if you already have actions on your page


Add Your Trigger

First, add the trigger field(s) (if applicable) where you want to select an option or set a value. Below includes some example triggers you may want to utilize.

Create Actions Triggered by the Date

In TicketSpice, you can create actions that trigger based on the current date at the time a ticket buyer is purchasing tickets. For example, you can automatically select a multiple choice option if the date is after January 31.

Note: TicketSpice offers several types of date-based actions, each tailored to target different kinds of dates. Below are common scenarios where you might want to use a date-based action, along with instructions on how to set them up:

  • Trigger an action based on the current date. We recommend using the Date trigger to trigger an action based on the current date when a ticket buyer purchases tickets. Scroll down to learn how to set up this action.

  • Trigger an action based on the date a ticket buyer chooses to attend your event (available on date-based pages only). We recommend selecting the Ticket Date Selection to trigger an action based on the specific event date(s) a buyer selects. Click here to learn how to set up this type of action.

  • On the left-hand side, select Date from the dropdown

  • Select one of the following options and add the desired date and time

    • The Is option will trigger your action on a specific date

    • The Is Between option will trigger your action between specific dates

    • The Is Before option will trigger your action before a specific date

    • The Is After option will trigger your action after a specific date

  • Click the + button if you would like to add multiple triggers

    • If you click this button, click the All of these must be true checkbox if you would like all of the conditions to be met to trigger your action

    • If this checkbox is not selected, the action will occur if any one of the conditions are met

Create Actions Triggered by the Attendee's Date of Birth

If using the Date of Birth field, you can create actions that trigger based on the attendee's date of birth. For example, you can automatically set the value of the "School Name" text field to "N/A" if an attendee is over 21.

  • On the left-hand side, select Date of Birth from the dropdown

  • Select one of the following options and add the desired date and time

    • The Is Completed option will trigger your action when someone adds their date of birth

    • The Is Not Completed option will trigger your action when someone does not add their date of birth

    • The Date is Before option will trigger your action if the attendee's date of birth is before a specific date you set

    • The Date is After option will trigger your action if the attendee's date of birth is after a specific date you set

    • The Date Is option will trigger your action if the attendee's date of birth is a specific date you set

    • The Day of the Week option will trigger your action if the attendee's date of birth is on a day of the week that you specify

    • The Age Less Than option will trigger your action if the attendee is younger than the age you set

    • The Age Greater Than option will trigger your action if the attendee is older than the age you set

    • The Age Is option will trigger your action if the attendee is the age you set

  • Click the + button if you would like to add multiple triggers

    • If you click this button, click the All of these must be true checkbox if you would like all of the conditions to be met to trigger your action

    • If this checkbox is not selected, the action will occur if any one of the conditions is met

Create Actions Triggered by the Ticket Block and Inventory Levels of Your Event

In TicketSpice, you can create actions that trigger when someone selects any ticket or when the total inventory across your event reaches a specific range. For example, you can automatically select a specific set of add-on experiences when your remaining tickets fall between 1,000 and 2,000.

  • On the left-hand side, select Tickets from the dropdown

  • Select your desired option, and add a value/quantity to the field below if needed

    • The Is Completed option triggers your action when an attendee selects any ticket from the ticket block

    • The Is Not Completed option triggers your action when no tickets have been selected in the ticket block

    • The Remaining Inventory Is option triggers your action when the total remaining ticket inventory for your event reaches the amount you specify

    • The Inventory Sold Out option triggers your action when all tickets for your event have been sold

  • Click the + button if you would like to add multiple triggers

    • If you click this button, click the All of these must be true checkbox if you would like all of the conditions to be met to trigger your action

    • If this checkbox is not selected, the action will occur if any one of the conditions is met

Create Actions Triggered by the Ticket Level a Ticket Buyer Selects

In TicketSpice, you can create actions that trigger based on the ticket level someone selects. For example, you can automatically select a specific set of sessions if an attendee chooses to purchase a VIP ticket.

  • On the left-hand side, select the ticket level you would like to target from the dropdown

  • Select your desired option, and add a value/quantity to the field below if needed

    • The Is Completed option will trigger your action when an attendee selects your specified ticket level

    • The Is Not Completed option will trigger your action when an attendee doesn't select your specified ticket level

    • The Greater Than option will trigger your action when an attendee selects more tickets than the number you specify

    • The Less Than option will trigger your action when an attendee selects less tickets than the number you specify

    • The Remaining Inventory Is option will trigger your action when the ticket level's remaining inventory reaches the values you set

    • The Inventory Sold Out option will trigger your action when the ticket level is sold out

    • The Quantity Is option will trigger your action when an attendee selects a number of tickets within the range you specific

    • The Purchase Date Is option will trigger your action when an attendee selects a ticket level and completes their purchase on the date you've set

    • The Purchase Date Is After option will trigger your action when an attendee selects a ticket level and completes their purchase on a date after the one you've set

    • The Purchase Date Is Before option will trigger your action when an attendee selects a ticket level and completes their purchase on a date before the one you've set

    • The Purchase Date is Between option will trigger your action when an attendee selects a ticket level and completes their purchase between the dates you specify

  • Click the + button if you would like to add multiple triggers

    • If you click this button, click the All of these must be true checkbox if you would like all of the conditions to be met to trigger your action

    • If this checkbox is not selected, the action will occur if any one of the conditions is met

Create Actions Triggered by the Event Date a Ticket Buyer Selects (date-based events only)

In TicketSpice, you can create actions that trigger based on the date an attendee selects to attend your event. For example, you can set the value of your text field to N/A for attendees who attend your event after September 1.

Note: TicketSpice offers several types of date-based actions, each tailored to target different kinds of dates. Below are common scenarios where you might want to use a date-based action, along with instructions on how to set them up:

  • Trigger an action based on the current date. We recommend using the Date trigger to trigger an action based on the current date when a ticket buyer purchases tickets. Click here to learn how to set up this type of action.

  • Trigger an action based on the date a ticket buyer chooses to attend your event (available on date-based pages only). We recommend selecting the Ticket Date Selection to trigger an action based on the specific event date(s) a buyer selects. Scroll down to learn how to set up this action.

  • On the left-hand side, select Ticket Date Selection from the dropdown

  • Select your desired option, and add a value/quantity to the field below if needed

    • The Is Completed option will trigger your action when an attendee selects any date

    • The Is Not Completed option will trigger your action when an attendee doesn't select a date

    • The Date is Before option will trigger your action when an attendee chooses to attend your event before the specific date you set

    • The Date is After option will trigger your action when an attendee chooses to attend your event after the specific date you set

    • The Date Is option will trigger your action when an attendee chooses to attend your event on the specific date you set

    • The Day of the Week option will trigger your action when an attendee chooses to attend your event on a day of the week you specify

  • Click the + button if you would like to add multiple triggers

    • If you click this button, click the All of these must be true checkbox if you would like all of the conditions to be met to trigger your action

    • If this checkbox is not selected, the action will occur if any one of the conditions is met

Create Actions Triggered by the Time Slot a Ticket Buyer Selects (date-based events only)

In TicketSpice, you can create actions that trigger based on the time slot an attendee selects. For example, you can select a specific add-on experience when an attendee selects the 4PM or 5PM time slots.

  • On the left-hand side, select Ticket Time Slot from the dropdown

  • Select your desired option, and add a value/quantity to the field below if needed

    • The Is Completed option will trigger your action when an attendee selects a time slot

    • The Is Not Completed option will trigger your action when an attendee doesn't select a time slot

    • The Value Contains option will trigger your action when an attendee selects a time slot containing the value you specify

    • The Value Ends With option will trigger your action when an attendee selects a time slot ending with a value you enter

    • The Selection Is option will trigger your action when specific time slot(s) are selected

    • The Selection Is Not option will trigger your action when specific time slot(s) are not selected

  • Click the + button if you would like to add multiple triggers

    • If you click this button, click the All of these must be true checkbox if you would like all of the conditions to be met to trigger your action

    • If this checkbox is not selected, the action will occur if any one of the conditions is met

Create Actions Triggered by the Tracking Link a Ticket Buyer Uses

If using our Tracking Link feature, you can create actions that trigger when someone uses a specific tracking link. For example, you can automatically add "TicketSpice" to the Company text field if an attendee uses your tracking link.

  • On the left-hand side, select Tracking Link from the dropdown

  • Select your desired option, and select the tracking link(s) you want to target

    • The Is option will trigger your action if an attendee uses the tracking link(s) you select

  • Click the + button if you would like to add multiple triggers

    • If you click this button, click the All of these must be true checkbox if you would like all of the conditions to be met to trigger your action

    • If this checkbox is not selected, the action will occur if any one of the conditions is met

Create Actions Triggered by an Attendee's Custom Selections on the Event Page

In TicketSpice, you can create actions that trigger based on an attendee's selections. For example, you can automatically select a set of add-on experiences if an attendee chooses the "Family or Friend" option on your multiple choice field.

  • On the left-hand side, select the custom field option you want to target

  • Select your desired option, and add a value to the field below if needed

  • Click the + button if you would like to add multiple triggers

    • If you click this button, click the All of these must be true checkbox if you would like all of the conditions to be met to trigger your action

    • If this checkbox is not selected, the action will occur if any one of the conditions is met

Create Actions Triggered by an Attendee's Email or Other Text Inputs

In TicketSpice, you can create actions that trigger based on an attendee's email or other text they enter on the event page. For example, you can automatically add "TicketSpice" to the Company text field if an attendee's email contains ticketspice.com.

  • On the left-hand side, select Email or your text field from the dropdown

  • Select your desired option, and add a value to the field below if needed

    • The Is Completed option will trigger your action when an attendee enters text on the field

    • The Is Not Completed option will trigger your action when an attendee doesn't enter text on the field

    • The Value Is Exactly option will trigger your action when an attendee enters the exact text you specify

    • The Value Is Not Exactly option will trigger your action when an attendee doesn't enter the exact text you specify

    • The Value Contains option will trigger your action when an attendee enters text containing the value you specify

    • The Value Ends With option will trigger your action when an attendee enters text ending with the value you specify

  • Click the + button if you would like to add multiple triggers

    • If you click this button, click the All of these must be true checkbox if you would like all of the conditions to be met to trigger your action

    • If this checkbox is not selected, the action will occur if any one of the conditions is met

Create Actions Triggered by a Coupon Code

In TicketSpice, you can create actions that trigger based on a coupon code that an attendee uses. For example, you can automatically select a specific multiple choice option if an attendee enters the coupon code GUEST.

  • On the left-hand side, select Coupon Code from the dropdown

  • Select your desired option, and add a value to the field below if needed

    • The Is Completed option will trigger your action when an attendee enters a coupon

    • The Is Not Completed option will trigger your action when an attendee doesn't enter a coupon

    • The Value Is Exactly option will trigger your action when an attendee enters the exact coupon code you specify

    • The Value Is Not Exactly option will trigger your action when an attendee doesn't enter the exact coupon code you specify

    • The Value Contains option will trigger your action when an attendee selects a coupon code containing the value you specify

    • The Value Ends With option will trigger your action when an attendee selects a coupon code ending with the value you specify

    • The Is Valid option will trigger your action when an attendee enters a valid coupon code

  • Click the + button if you would like to add multiple triggers

    • If you click this button, click the All of these must be true checkbox if you would like all of the conditions to be met to trigger your action

    • If this checkbox is not selected, the action will occur if any one of the conditions is met

Create Actions Triggered by the Payment Method a Ticket Buyer Selects

In TicketSpice, you can create actions that trigger based on the payment method someone selects. For example, you can set the value of one of your text fields if an attendee selects your cash/check payment method.

  • On the left-hand side, select the payment method you want to target

  • Select your desired option

    • The Is Selected option will trigger your action when a specific payment method is selected

    • The Is Not Selected option will trigger your action when a specific payment method is not selected

  • Click the + button if you would like to add multiple triggers

    • If you click this button, click the All of these must be true checkbox if you would like all of the conditions to be met to trigger your action

    • If this checkbox is not selected, the action will occur if any one of the conditions is met


Add Your Select an Option Action

Note: Select an Option actions works with time slots (on date-based pages), Sessions, and Multiple Choice actions. This action does not work with checkboxes and merchandise fields. If you do not have a date-based page with time slots, a Sessions, or a Multiple Choice field on your TicketSpice page, the Select an Option action will not appear in your list of events.

  • On the right-hand side, find and select Select Option

  • Choose the Field(s) that you would like to target when the condition is met

  • Click Lock Selection if you would like to prevent attendees from changing their option

  • Click the + button if you would like to add another action that occurs when the condition is met

  • Click Save Action

  • Click Save Now in the upper-right corner of your page to save your changes. Click Publish to publish these changes to your live page

Pro Tip: It is important to know that actions run from top to bottom. So if you have multiple actions in your TicketSpice page, actions towards the bottom can override actions above them. You have full control over the order of your actions and can reorder as needed. Because the order of actions can impact how your page behaves, we highly recommend previewing and testing your page before publishing it live. This helps ensure that all your actions work together the way you intend.


Add Your Set Value Action

Note: Set a Value actions are designed to insert text into text-based fields and are not intended for adding financial amounts to pricing fields. If your page doesn’t include any text-entry fields, the Set Value action won’t show up in your list of available events.

  • On the right-hand side, find and select Set Value

  • Enter the value you would like to enter in the text field

  • Choose the Field(s) that you would like to target when the condition is met

  • Click the + button if you would like to add another action that occurs when the condition is met

  • Click Save Action

  • Click Save Now in the upper-right corner of your page to save your changes. Click Publish to publish these changes to your live page

Pro Tip: It is important to know that actions run from top to bottom. So if you have multiple actions in your TicketSpice page, actions towards the bottom can override actions above them. You have full control over the order of your actions and can reorder as needed. Because the order of actions can impact how your page behaves, we highly recommend previewing and testing your page before publishing it live. This helps ensure that all your actions work together the way you intend.


Manage Your Actions

Find the Action you would like to manage, and click any of the following icons:

  • The pencil icon allows you to edit the action

  • The pages icon allows you to copy the action

  • The + icon allows you to create a new action

  • The trash can icon allows you to delete the action


FAQs

What's the best way to test my actions?

We recommend using Preview mode to test your actions. Preview Mode allows you to review the visual and communication experience of your event page without processing real payments or saving data. Since Preview Mode respects actions and date-based conditions, you can test your page in real time to ensure everything functions as expected.

  • To use Preview mode, go to your TicketSpice edit page

  • Save any changes on your page by clicking Save in the top-right corner

  • Select the Preview button in the top right corner

Warning: Because the Preview mode is only used for testing, do not share this URL with attendees. This link will not accept real orders or payments.

Why is my live page still showing pre-registration, offline payments, or credit card payment options when I've disabled these payment methods on my TicketSpice page?

A common reason a disabled payment method still appears on the live page is that there is an action on the page that references that payment method. Actions override the payment settings in the page builder. So, if an actions includes a reference to a payment method, it will appear on the live page — even if that method is turned off in your settings.

To fix this, review your actions and remove any references to the payment method you no longer want to offer.

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