XML Forms Builder
With the XML Forms Builder, you enhance the forms for news items and FAQs contained in the delivery or create new forms for form-based publishing.
You can use the following screen areas when working with the XML Forms Builder :
Menu and Function Bars
This area is for executing functions and adding controls to forms using Drag&Drop.
Data Model
The data model is a structured description of the data that authors store in XML forms. The system writes this data to an XML file or to the properties of this file.
In the data schema, you define the structure of the elements in which you store the data in the XML file. You can assign the elements of the data schema to namespaces in accordance with the XML standard.
Each XML document has document properties , such as the date when it was last changed. You can display the values of these properties in XML forms. You can also use changeable properties to store data that authors enter in the Edit form.
Project Browser
You manage the project forms in the Project Browser. You can carry out the following actions with forms:
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Open
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Close
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Create
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Duplicate
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Delete
Properties of the Items of the Data Model
In this area, you can display or change the properties of the items of the data model (elements of the data schema, namespaces, and document properties).
Forms
In this area, you arrange controls on your forms.
Tree View of the Controls
This area displays all controls of a form in an overview tree.
Form/Control Properties
This table displays the properties of the active form or control.
To display the properties of a control, click the control in question.
To display the properties of a form, click any empty space on the form in question.
Info Area
This area displays errors, warnings, and information on the following tabs:
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Client Log |
Messages containing information on the execution of the XML Forms Builder and communication between client and server. |
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Server Log |
Messages containing information on the execution of the XML Forms Builder and communication between client and server. |
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Project Check |
Messages that indicate errors or inconsistencies on your forms. |
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Accessibility Hints |
Messages that indicate possible problems such as an input control not being linked with a field label. |
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Global Settings |
Cross-project settings as defined in the KM configuration. |
Status Bar
The status bar displays the status of the action most recently carried out.