Docmerge displaying if and else tags

Hi Ross, there are a couple of syntax issues in your example. If you fix these, it might resolve the weird behavior you're seeing:

1. {else if} should actually be {elseif} with no space.
2. The proper formatting for && and || is as follows:
   1. {if cladding_c == "Rendered" || cladding_c == "Plastered"} (and likewise for the other condition with || in your example)

As a side note, you should also only use straight quotes, not "smart quotes" that some word processors use. It appears that you are using straight quotes in your example, but I thought I'd mention it just in case!

If you make those changes, does that clear up the unexpected output?

-Brenda

I have updated the text and now get a different issue. I have pasted the text below to check formatting. I am now getting Error: Unexpected token '||'. I have another DocMerge issue as well but ill post a new question.

{#surv_survey_quotes_1}

{if cladding_c == "Ship Lap" || "Vertical Tile" || "Rendered" || "Plastered"}The property has a {cladding_c} finish on the external façade. The cladding was in {lbl_cladding_condition_c} at the time of the survey. {endif}

{if cladding_c == "Rendered" || "Plastered"}Due to the nature of the external cladding on the property, there is a possible risk of damage due to core drilling.{elseif cladding_c == "Shiplap" || "Vertical Tile"} Due to the nature of the external cladding on the property, CUSTOMER may require a section to be removed local to the external termination prior to commencing the installation work. We would ask that you arrange to have the cladding removed prior to our visit and then re-instated around the external termination following the completion of the installation work.{endif}

{if extra_drilling_c == "Yes"}Due to the construction of the property, there may be an additional cost for extra drilling as itemised below. This additional cost will only be charged where relevant and will be based on the extra time taken to complete the drilling. {endif}

{/surv_survey_quotes_1}

I have updated the text and now get a different issue. I have pasted the text below to check formatting. I am now getting Error: Unexpected token '||'. I have another DocMerge issue as well but ill post a new question.

{#surv_survey_quotes_1}

{if cladding_c == "Ship Lap" || "Vertical Tile" || "Rendered" || "Plastered"}The property has a {cladding_c} finish on the external façade. The cladding was in {lbl_cladding_condition_c} at the time of the survey. {endif}

{if cladding_c == "Rendered" || "Plastered"}Due to the nature of the external cladding on the property, there is a possible risk of damage due to core drilling.{elseif cladding_c == "Shiplap" || "Vertical Tile"} Due to the nature of the external cladding on the property, CUSTOMER may require a section to be removed local to the external termination prior to commencing the installation work. We would ask that you arrange to have the cladding removed prior to our visit and then re-instated around the external termination following the completion of the installation work.{endif}

{if extra_drilling_c == "Yes"}Due to the construction of the property, there may be an additional cost for extra drilling as itemised below. This additional cost will only be charged where relevant and will be based on the extra time taken to complete the drilling. {endif}

{/surv_survey_quotes_1}

Hey Ross, it looks like the formatting for the use of || is still off. Here is what it is currently vs the correct format:

 Current:  

{if cladding_c == "Ship Lap" || "Vertical Tile" || "Rendered" || "Plastered"}

 Corrected:

{if cladding_c == "Ship Lap" || cladding_c == "Vertical Tile" || cladding_c == "Rendered" || cladding_c == "Plastered"}

The difference is that you can't join multiple things with a || after the equals sign. Each A == B condition is standalone, which basically just means you have to repeat cladding_c == [value] a lot - once for each value you want to check.

You will need to make the same change for the || statements in the second paragraph. I also see "CUSTOMER" in all caps in the second paragraph - is that intended to be a variable possibly? It could also be capitalized for emphasis, in which case please disregard me.

-Brenda