To create a new form go to Administration -> Modules -> Form Builder. The following options will be presented:
Create a New Form
1. Click Create a New Form. The following view will be presented:
2. Edit/configure:
Form Name
Enter an appropriate name for the form.
Legend Name
Enter an appropriate legend for the form. This is the name of the form as it appears on a page.
Limit Submissions
Check if required.
Submissions Limit
If required, enter an appropriate limit.
Submissions Limit Imposed From
If required, enter an appropriate start date.
Submissions Limit Recycle Period
The ‘Submission Period Recycle Period’ functionality will allow automatic reset of the imposed ‘Submission Limit’ defined by the number of days included within the configuration. Note that the ‘Clear’ option can also be used to clear this limit. The form will be unavailable in the front end of the site once the imposed limit is reached.
Submissions This Period
Easysite tracks the number of submissions. if required, click clear to reset the results to zero.
Prevent form submissions sending emails
Check if required.
Use in Modules
Check if required.
Allow Paging on Validation Errors
If the form is paginated the default setting does not allow the user to proceed to the next page unless the mandatory fields on the current one are complete. This option allows the user to move on without completing the mandatory fields on the current page.
Form Type
Select the appropriate option.
Note: further information on registration forms is available.
Is Application Form
Check if required.
3. Click Save Form. The following view will be presented:
4. Drag and drop elements to create the form layout. The following elements are available: