PhiForms FAQs

 

How can i organize fields in multiple pages

After selecting the form on which you want to work, you need to click on Manage pages link.
Here you can create as many pages you want for the form.
Whenever you create a form by default one page is added.
Now when creating fields for the form, you can choose which page they will belong.
If you have already added the fields, you can edit them andassign them to a new page.

How can i use the created form on my page

After creating the form you need to click on "Get Source Code" link, this will give you the source code which you need to paste into your webpage for embedding the form there.

What are the different kinds of controls supported?

Following controls are supported for fields

  • Text Field
  • Text Area
  • Date Field
  • Password
  • Checkbox
  • Radio Buttons
  • List of values
  • Color selection
  • Table driven drop down
  • File upload

How can i have a field with a list of values

For having a field with list of values e.g. list of all the states,you need to do the following

  • Click on "List of Values" link in the "Form Manager"
  • Add a new list of values
  • Provide a name to this list of values, and save, you will see the newely created list of value in the List
  • Now click "Values" link against the newly created entry
  • In the text area you can specufy all the values, one value should be in one line.
  • When creating a new field choose the field type as "Select" and then choose the newly created list of values for it.
  • Same list of values can be shared against multiple fields. for example if you need "State" field in three forms, you have to create the list of states only once.

How can i create new forms

Once you login you can create new formin two ways

  • click on the link "Add new Form" in the "Form Manager"
  • goto "Manage Forms" , there you will see a list of all the forms, press "Add" to add a new form.

What are the requirements for Phiforms

You just need PHP and MySQL on your server.