Zoho Analytics Jotform Data Integration

Zoho Analytics Jotform Data Integration

Hi,

I find this newly released tool to be a little bit frustrating.

I have a multi option answer field in Jotform. It allows users to pick multiple answers (up to 40) to the question.

When this goes into Jotform, they are semi-colon separated (as expected) HOWEVER, even when the column is set to be 'multi line text', the data from Jotform is being cutoff automatically at 255 characters.

This is super frustrating, given that other 'multi line text' from my Jotform submission goes in, and is WELL ABOVE 255 characters.

Why specifically does this happen? 

I have:

1. Setup and authenticated the initial fetch. This brings over my entire table of ~500 rows from Jotform (an enterprise account btw), happens within 10 minutes.
2. Change data types in columns on Zoho Analytics table - this needs to happen as by default, they arent right. Additionally, no option for data prep exists like for other data source integrations. Im really only changing some 'text' to 'multi line text', so my data does not get cut in half.
3. Once these column data types are changed, I re-sync the Jotform table to Zoho. I do this because, clearly, a lot of data is missing if it goes in as 'text'.
4. On inspecting the fields I have changed, ONLY multi-choice fields are being cut off. I even have configurable-lists which were originally 'text' in Zoho, now importing successfully - far beyond this 255 character limit seemingly imposed only for 'multi-choice' fields from Jotform.

I have now fixed this so all the data goes in to one workspace - however that has broken the import and i can no longer fetch records from Jotform (it just gives a generic error and invites me to hit 'retry', this will NOT work, even when using the exact same auth and API key to another instance, which is working). Im assuming, this is data type mis-match. FYI in this table, the multi-choice options are well past 255 characters ( i have one entry with 408).

So now i can either use a working table with cut-off data, or a non-working table with all data.

Super frustrating and I have a feeling this is not working as intended!

The fact that I can only do one full fetch per day is also slowing this project down to a snail's pace, right before XMAS.
If i need to change something, I have to wait a day to see changes reflected in Zoho?

My guess is that if I were allowed to full fetch, it would isntantly break due to my changing the data type of the columns - correct?

If that is the answer, you absolutely need to allow users to prep data on first import, otherwise I'd say this function is 100% broken, or only works for very simple form submissions.

    Access your files securely from anywhere









                          Zoho Developer Community




                                                • Desk Community Learning Series


                                                • Digest


                                                • Functions


                                                • Meetups


                                                • Kbase


                                                • Resources


                                                • Glossary


                                                • Desk Marketplace


                                                • MVP Corner


                                                • Word of the Day


                                                • Ask the Experts



                                                          • Sticky Posts

                                                          • What's New in Zoho Analytics - October 2025

                                                            Hello Users! We're are back with a fresh set of updates and enhancements to make data analysis faster and more insightful. Take a quick look at what’s new and see how these updates can power up your reports and dashboards. Explore What's New! Extreme
                                                          • What’s New in Zoho Analytics – September 2025

                                                            Hello Users!! In this month’s update, we’re raising the bar across multiple touchpoints, from how you bring in data, plan and track projects to how you design and brand your dashboards. We’ve added the all-new Gantt chart for project visualization, expanded
                                                          • Announcing Agentic AI - Ask Zia!

                                                            We are delighted to roll out the new agentic AI capabilities in Ask Zia, where every stage of the BI workflow is assisted by AI. With a human-in-the-loop approach, Ask Zia ensures that you’re in command of the decision, while AI handles the complexity.
                                                          • Invitation-Based User Access in Zoho Analytics

                                                            Hello everyone, We’re rolling out an important update on how users are added to your Zoho Analytics Organization and Workspaces. Previously, when admins added users, they were automatically added to the organization. Moving forward, to improve security
                                                          • Zoholics Europe 2025: Your Ultimate Data Analysis (Zoho Analytics) Workshop Experience

                                                            Why should you attend? This year, Zoholics Europe 2025 is putting data analysis centre stage. With a dedicated workshop designed to answer all your data-related questions, you’ll gain practical skills, real-time solutions, and expert insights that you


                                                          Manage your brands on social media



                                                                Zoho TeamInbox Resources



                                                                    Zoho CRM Plus Resources

                                                                      Zoho Books Resources


                                                                        Zoho Subscriptions Resources

                                                                          Zoho Projects Resources


                                                                            Zoho Sprints Resources


                                                                              Qntrl Resources


                                                                                Zoho Creator Resources



                                                                                    Zoho CRM Resources

                                                                                    • CRM Community Learning Series

                                                                                      CRM Community Learning Series


                                                                                    • Kaizen

                                                                                      Kaizen

                                                                                    • Functions

                                                                                      Functions

                                                                                    • Meetups

                                                                                      Meetups

                                                                                    • Kbase

                                                                                      Kbase

                                                                                    • Resources

                                                                                      Resources

                                                                                    • Digest

                                                                                      Digest

                                                                                    • CRM Marketplace

                                                                                      CRM Marketplace

                                                                                    • MVP Corner

                                                                                      MVP Corner







                                                                                        Design. Discuss. Deliver.

                                                                                        Create visually engaging stories with Zoho Show.

                                                                                        Get Started Now


                                                                                          Zoho Show Resources

                                                                                            Zoho Writer

                                                                                            Get Started. Write Away!

                                                                                            Writer is a powerful online word processor, designed for collaborative work.

                                                                                              Zoho CRM コンテンツ






                                                                                                Nederlandse Hulpbronnen


                                                                                                    ご検討中の方




                                                                                                          • Recent Topics

                                                                                                          • Validation Rule for Controlled Stage Movement in Deals Module (Deluge Script)

                                                                                                            For keeping a control over module stage or status, you can use the below deluge script. The below deluge script defines validation control over deals module stages: // Function to validate allowed stage transitions in the Deals module map validation_rule.LeadStatustValidation1(String
                                                                                                          • Pick List Issues

                                                                                                            I have created a pick list that looks at a table in a sheet, it selects the column I want fine. Various issues have come along. The option to sort the pick list is simplistic, only allows an ascending alphabetical sort. Bad luck if you want it descending.
                                                                                                          • Four types of task dependencies

                                                                                                            "Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs."                                                                                                                  - Henry Ford Projects, small or large, are driven by simple work units called tasks. Monitoring standalone tasks might look simple but as the workflow becomes elaborate, tasks may start relying on one another. In project management, this relationship between tasks is termed as "Task Dependencies". Dependency between tasks arise
                                                                                                          • 1099 tracking

                                                                                                            Do zoho books offer feature of tracking for 1099's for contractors, etc? Quick books offers this feature and wondered when/if Zoho books will do same
                                                                                                          • VAT-type Taxes in US Edition?

                                                                                                            I'm located in the US, and I use the Zoho One US edition of Books. We are in the process of registering with Canadian authorities for their GST / HST, which is a VAT-type of scheme. It is not immediately obvious to me how one would deal with input tax
                                                                                                          • Schedule sms to be sent later

                                                                                                            When will you make available an option to send sms's at a later time??? You finaly have this option available on emails, so it will be very useful to have it also with sms. Our sms provider, has already this available but we cannot use it because you
                                                                                                          • Ecommerce integration with prestashop

                                                                                                            Development of campaigns integration with prestahop. When???
                                                                                                          • How to create an article containing images and rich text via the api?

                                                                                                            Hi, I'm trying to migrate our kb articles from our previous helpdesk service, and import them to ZohoDesk. Is there any way to create an article that contains images?  Is it possible to add formatting to articles created via the API? Thanks, Adam.
                                                                                                          • Number of statement execution limit exceeded on deluge scheduled function

                                                                                                            I'm working on a send email functionality in creator that sends out crew work orders at the end of the day each day for the next day. I'm running into the issue that zoho is unable to handle the number of statements that I am doing to be able to successfully
                                                                                                          • Zoho SignForm In Progress But Cannot Be Completed

                                                                                                            If a person starts signing a document (via SignForm), but closes the window before submitting, Zoho marks the document "in progress", but how do they finish signing it?
                                                                                                          • How to show Assemblies AND component items in a report

                                                                                                            Hi Is there any way in Analytics to create a report that shows the Composite Item AND the Component Items with mapped quantity? It seems that the component item is not exposed in any table that I can find. Also, the same question but for Stock on Hand.....this
                                                                                                          • Mandatory Messages for Specific Members in Zoho Cliq Channels

                                                                                                            Hello Zoho Cliq Team, We hope you're doing well. We would like to request a feature enhancement to Zoho Cliq that would allow marking certain messages in a channel as mandatory for specific members — with built-in tracking and reminders. 🎯 Use Case:
                                                                                                          • Admin Access to Message Read Statistics in Zoho Cliq

                                                                                                            Hello Zoho Cliq Team, We hope you're doing well. We would like to request a feature enhancement that would allow admins or channel owners to view read/unread statistics for messages, even if they were not the original sender. 🎯 Use Case: Currently, in
                                                                                                          • Online Member Visibility in Channels (Similar to WhatsApp Group Presence)

                                                                                                            Hello Zoho Cliq Team, We hope you're doing well. We’d like to request an enhancement to Zoho Cliq’s channel experience by introducing online presence indicators for channel members — similar to how WhatsApp shows how many people in a group are currently
                                                                                                          • Show ticket field in Zoho Desk only if that same field is not empty (API‑created records)

                                                                                                            Zoho Team , We have a ticket workflow where every ticket is created via API based on dynamic logic from an external form. That form has complex logic and already decides what’s relevant to ask, and the API only populates fields in Zoho Desk based on that
                                                                                                          • Multiple Products on Ticket

                                                                                                            Good morning. We will classify all tickets based on the product. Users sometimes send different requests on the same ticket, so we are facing some challenges. Is there a way to add more than one product to the ticket, or is there a way to tie the product
                                                                                                          • Não recebo Email de confirmação e validação de cadastro do PagSeguro

                                                                                                            Olá, utilizei uma das minhas contas de email Zoho para criar um cadastro no PagSeguro, contigo o email com o link de confirmação da conta não chega no meu email Zoho (nem.ma caixa de spam, nem na lixeira, e nem em outras pastas). Outros emails do PagSeguro
                                                                                                          • accounts payable and receivable subaccounts

                                                                                                            How to create accounts payable and receivable subaccounts? Being that I have several clients and in my balance sheet have to specify the accounts of each client and not only appear "accounts receivable or accounts payable" ??
                                                                                                          • DUPLICATING WORKFLOWS IN CREATOR

                                                                                                            Hi all, I want to duplicate and slightly amend 3 workflows in Creator so that I don't have to keep typing in all the rules and properties each time. I can see lots of videos on CRM with the 3 dots at the top of the workflow, but nothing like that in Creator.
                                                                                                          • Add SKU to query options in `items` API endpoint

                                                                                                            It would be very useful to be able to pull items by SKU in the API as this is a commonly used unique ID that tends to be consistent across systems.
                                                                                                          • Estimates and invoices being sent from company-wide address, rather than individual

                                                                                                            In our organization, team members send estimates and invoices through Zoho Books by using the "Send Email" function. However, for certain users, the system defaults to sending estimates and invoices from a shared organizational email address (e.g., company@example.com)
                                                                                                          • Need profit margins for books in estimates & invoice

                                                                                                            https://help.zoho.com/portal/en/community/topic/show-my-cost-or-profit-while-creating-estimate
                                                                                                          • Decimal places settings for exchange rates

                                                                                                            Hello, We are facing issues while matching vendor payments with banking feeds. As we often import products/services exchange rate comes into play. Currently, ZOHO allows only six digits for decimal places. We feel that conversions like JPY to INR require
                                                                                                          • Item Level Notifications

                                                                                                            I need to create a custom workflow based on the creation of an estimate that has a SKU/Item name that matches certain criteria. I can have it generated based on a total amount, but not at the item level. Is this possible?
                                                                                                          • Cannot categorize a bank deposit to an income sub-account

                                                                                                            When I go to categorize a bank deposit, I am not able to see any income sub-accounts. If I set up an income account without a parent, then I am able to categorize a transaction into that account, but as soon as I make it a child account, it disappears
                                                                                                          • ZV Extension passkey changes in v5.7.0

                                                                                                            Has there any changes to the how passkeys are managed in ZV - Chrome extensions v5.7.0? Namely, if the passkeys were already implemented/enforced as 2FA on a certain webpage, but ZV does not track them yet. Would that be the issue for my use case?
                                                                                                          • What's New in Zoho Billing - August 2025

                                                                                                            Hello everyone, We are excited to share the latest updates and enhancements made to Zoho Billing in August 2025 to improve your overall billing management experience. Keep reading to learn more. Notify Customers About Subscriptions via WhatsApp Business
                                                                                                          • How do I get my account id?

                                                                                                            Hello, I followed the instructions to get a list of accounts of the currently authenticated user (which is me, and I am logged in). But when I follow the below instructions I get the following error: ERROR: {"data":{"errorCode":"INVALID_TICKET","moreInfo":"Invalid ticket"},"status":{"code":400,"description":"Invalid Input"}} Instructions that I am following: GET - User account details Purpose The API retrieves the list of accounts of the currently authenticated user.  Request URL  http://mail.zoho.com/api/accounts
                                                                                                          • Why are tasks not showing in Zoho Calendar?

                                                                                                            Hi there, I updated the Zoho calendar preferences for Task records to show on the calendar together with Meetings and Calls - see attached screenshot. Despite of that, Task records still won't show on the calendar. Is there a specific reason why this
                                                                                                          • Zoho Payroll: Product Updates - July 2025

                                                                                                            Over the past month, we've focused on making Zoho Payroll more flexible, compliant, and easier to use—whether you're processing complex payouts, ensuring accurate calculations, or meeting local tax regulations. Here's what's new: One-Time Payments and
                                                                                                          • Discussion for “sub product”, “sub item” or “child products”

                                                                                                            Hello everyone, In some CRM systems, there is the ability to associate products in a hierarchical manner within a quote. For example: Product A: Gold Plan Product B: Setup Product C: Connector Product D: Silver Plan Product B: Setup Product C: Connector
                                                                                                          • Retrieve Accidental Deleted User

                                                                                                            Is there a way to undelete a user who accidentally deleted themselves?
                                                                                                          • Request for Support - CRM Integration Issues

                                                                                                            I’m reaching out to request assistance with the following items: 1. Zoho Forms Integration with Zoho CRM We are currently using Zoho Forms to send the Global Credit Application form to our customers. The intended workflow is for the form submissions to
                                                                                                          • Knowledge Base Module

                                                                                                            How to enable the knowledge base module in zoho crm account. I saw this module in one crm account but unable to find it other zoho crm account. can anyone know about this?
                                                                                                          • Zoho sign changed Indexing of signing_order

                                                                                                            Because I missed this Announcement (is there even one?): when you work with the indexes of actions > signing_order. Previous those started with 0 now starts with 1. Changed somewhere between 15.07 and 23.07
                                                                                                          • How to Invoice Based on Timesheet Hours Logged on a Zoho FSM Work Order

                                                                                                            Hi everyone, We’re working on optimizing our invoicing process in Zoho FSM, and we’ve run into a bit of a roadblock. Here’s our goal: We want to invoice based on the actual number of hours logged by our technicians on a job, specifically using the timesheets
                                                                                                          • Zoho CRM Community Digest - June 2025 | Part 2

                                                                                                            Welcome back to the Zoho CRM Community Digest! We’re wrapping up June with more fresh updates, smart discussions, and clever workarounds shared by the community. Product Updates: Struggling to keep track of scattered customer interactions? Zoho CRM's
                                                                                                          • Allow Variable Insertion in Prebuilt "Update Record" Action in Schedules

                                                                                                            Hi Zoho Creator Team, Hope you're doing well. We’d like to submit a feature request based on our experience using Zoho Creator schedules to manage workflows integrated with Zoho Desk. We currently have an app where Zoho Desk tickets create records in
                                                                                                          • Rich Text Field Editor in Form Builder is Too Small and Not Resizable

                                                                                                            Hello, I am experiencing a significant usability issue with the rich text field in the Zoho Forms builder. The editor window for this field is fixed-size and extremely small. It does not adapt to the screen size, which makes it very difficult to manage
                                                                                                          • Publicar Formulário

                                                                                                            Obs. Não consigo publicar meus formulários, pesquisei alguns artigos, mas me deixou perdido, fala de campo sensível, não consigo entender o que significa. Segue Imagem do problema. Todo formulário que faço sempre termina assim sem o botão de publicar..
                                                                                                          • Next Page