What can a formula checkbox be used to do?

A formula checkbox can be used to show and hide elements of a form in Quickbase. This functionality is particularly useful for creating dynamic forms that respond to user input or specific conditions within the data. When a formula checkbox is evaluated as true, you can set it to display certain fields or options on the form, providing a streamlined user experience. For instance, if a checkbox is checked, additional fields can appear for data entry related to that specific choice. This enhances the form's usability by only presenting relevant information based on previous selections.

On the other hand, snapshotting a field, automatically creating relationships, and granting permissions do not involve the direct functionality of a formula checkbox. Rather, these actions pertain to other capabilities within Quickbase. A snapshot is typically used for creating static data points at a certain moment in time, relationship creation is about defining connections between tables, and permissions are set at the user level to determine access to various aspects of the database.