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I'm really striggling to simplify this data set. I need all the information as chosen inputs so the system is able to read the input and spit out a rate at any request. I'm really not sure on how further to simplify. This looks horrid too. :/

This is the data set i have to work from:

complex data set

And this is the current solve in terms of interface.. but it aint pretty.

Current Complex set up for the inputs

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

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    Do you need to display all the inputs to the user in the same screen, or could you divide the process in steps?
    – Alvaro
    Nov 15, 2016 at 9:56
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    I think this is an ideal case for a form wizard / multi-step process; as sets of inputs take context from previous selections.
    – Burhan Khalid
    Nov 15, 2016 at 10:00
  • What is the process you are trying to design for? Is this a advanced filter or a entering of ticket information? What exactly you have to do with this data?
    – Kristiyan Lukanov
    Nov 15, 2016 at 11:06
  • @Alvaro, It's difficult to put on different screens, but I could definitely ask a question up front to segment the options.
    – ajbee
    Nov 15, 2016 at 16:33
  • @BurhanKhalid, yes, the form wouldn't be as complex with the drop downs and input fields once initial info is inputted, but not a lot of the inputs can be simplified.
    – ajbee
    Nov 15, 2016 at 16:37

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This has the potentially for becoming very confusing and slow. Your example reminded me of the app Tasker which has a very similar UX. You can add scenarios and conditions just like in your example.

They show a separate window to edit a scenario from the list of scenarios. You could probably do the same.

My suggestion below allows you to quickly read all rules without the clutter of input fields. I simplified it a bit, but you can do it whoever you want. If you just have dozens of active inputs all the time, it's very confusing and potentially slow and heavy.

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