Form Generator
Since WCM 1.2
The Form Generator Portlet allows users to create and edit templates for document types. The user can then create new documents using the
Fast Content Creator. Documents are stored in so-called
nodes, therefore the terms
node and
node types are often applied.
1. Go to
Groups -->
Form Generator on the Administration bar. The
Form Generator page will appear:
The
General tab:
Details:
| Field | Description |
|---|
| Name | The name of a node, this field is required. |
| Description | The brief description about a node, this field isn't required. |
| Icon | Upload an icon for a node. |
2. Input the name of a node in the
Name field.
3. Input the brief description about a node.
4. Click the
Browse button to select an icon for a node, after selecting, click the
icon to upload the selected icon.
The
Form builder tab: allows users to set properties for a node.
5. Click on the available components on the left pane. The selected components will be displayed on the right pane.
6. Click the
icon that corresponds to the component to move this component up or click the
icon to move the component down.
7. Click the
icon that corresponds to the component to edit properties of that component. The form to edit properties will appear:
Details:
| Field | Description |
|---|
| Field Label | The label of this field. |
| Width | The width of this field. |
| Required | The field is required if the user selects the  check box. When selected a  star besides the Input Field field appears. |
| Height | The height of this field. |
| Default Value | The field is pre-filled with this default value. |
| Guidelines for User | Guidelines about this component. |
8. Click the trash can
icon that corresponds to the component if a user wants to delete this component.
9. Click the
Save Form button to save the form that you have just created for nodes.
10. Click the
Save button to accept creating a new node or the
Reset button to edit this node again before saving.
