Dynamic Templating Forms

anilp

Did you know, that in TeamSite Templating 5.5.2, you can -

- Automatically compute the value of one field based on the value of another (for example, a `Totals' field is computed from a set of `Price' replicants)
- Change the options in a selection element based on the value of another element (for example, once the user has entered `City' and `State', a database query automatically populates the `ZIP Code' field with the valid ZIP codes for that city)
- Make an entry field appear or disappear as needed (for example, the `Shipping Address' fields only appear if the user unchecks `Same as billing')
- Intercept the Save button press to provide custom data validation (for example, warn if the user has entered a `Project Start Date' that is after the `Project End Date')
- Automatically set the name of the DCR, based on the value of other fields (for example, use the `Model Number' of a product description record for the filename, precluding the need to prompt the user for a name)

The key is to use the FormAPI when building your datacapture.cfg files. The online documentation is available on the support site. (either browse to 5.5.2 documentation or search with the string "FormAPI")

cheers,
anilp