Form nodes
The forms editor provides standard nodes to create your forms.
Custom nodes
Create new forms using custom nodes. Each node has a Key
field allowing you to map
the property to a specific schema element for the request type. You can find an example
in Create a custom request type.
Text
The Text field accepts a single string. There is no character limit for this field.
Details
Field | Description |
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Key |
Enter or select a property to write the field value to. |
Label |
Enter a label for the Text field. The label appears within the field. |
Description |
Enter help text that describes the Text field. The text appears below the field. |
Required |
Click to make the field required. |
Read Only |
Click to make the field non-editable. |
Provide Default Value |
Click to enable and enter a default value. |
Columns |
Enter a numeric value for the number of columns to make the field. Possible values are 1-12. |
Offset |
Enter a numeric value to offset from the left. Possible values are 0-11. |
Use validation |
Click to require validation on the Text field. If you click the box, enter the following:
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Textarea
The Textarea field accepts multiline strings. There is no limit for the number of lines for this field.
Details
Field | Description |
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Key |
Enter or select a property to write the field value to. |
Label |
Enter a label for the Textarea field. The label appears within the field. |
Description |
Enter help text that describes the Textarea field. The text appears below the field. |
Required |
Click to make the field required. |
Read Only |
Click to make the field non-editable. |
Provide Default Value |
Click to enable and enter a default value. |
Columns |
Enter a numeric value for the number of columns to make the field. Possible values are 1-12. |
Offset |
Enter a numeric value to offset from the previous column. Possible values are 0-11. |
Use validation |
Click to require validation on the Textarea field. If you click the box, enter the following:
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Checkbox
The Checkbox field accepts a boolean value.
Details
Field | Description |
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Key |
Enter or select a property to write the field value to. |
Label |
Enter a label for the Checkbox field. The label appears next to the checkbox. |
Description |
Enter help text that describes the Checkbox field. The text appears below the checkbox. |
Read Only |
Click to make the field non-editable. |
Provide Default Value |
Click to enable and enter a default value. |
Columns |
Enter a numeric value for the number of columns to make the checkbox. Possible values are 1-12. |
Offset |
Enter a numeric value to offset from the previous column. Possible values are 0-11. |
Use validation |
Click to require validation on the checkbox. If you click the box, enter the following:
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Select
The Select field accepts a single line from a list of enumerated values.
Currently, the enumerated values must be manually entered into the form for them to appear as a form selection. |
Details
Field | Description |
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Key |
Enter or select a property to write the field value to. |
Label |
Enter a label for the Select field. The label appears within the field. |
Description |
Enter help text that describes the Select field. The text appears below the field. |
Required |
Click to make the field required. |
Read Only |
Click to make the field non-editable. |
Options |
Click one of the following to populate the Select field entries: Enumerated or Object.
|
Columns |
Enter a numeric value for the number of columns to make the field. Possible values are 1-12. |
Offset |
Enter a numeric value to offset from the previous column. Possible values are 0-11. |
Use validation |
Click to require validation on the Select field. If you click the box, enter the following:
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Multiselect
The Multiselect field accepts multiple strings from a list of enumerated values or freeform text input.
Details
Field | Description |
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Key |
Enter or select a property to write the field value to. |
Label |
Enter a label for the Multiselect field. The label appears within the field. |
Description |
Enter help text that describes the Multiselect field. The text appears below the field. |
Required |
Click to make the field required. |
Read Only |
Click to make the field non-editable. |
Options |
Click one of the following to populate the Select field entries: Enumerated or Object.
|
Columns |
Enter a numeric value for the number of columns to make the field. Possible values are 1-12. |
Offset |
Enter a numeric value to offset from the previous column. Possible values are 0-11. |
Use validation |
Click to require validation on the Multiselect field. If you click the box, enter the following:
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Date
The Date field accepts a single ISO-formatted string.
Details
Field | Description |
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Key |
Enter or select a property to write the field value to. |
Label |
Enter a label for the Date field. The label appears within the field. |
Description |
Enter help text that describes the Date field. The text appears below the field. |
Required |
Click to make the field required. |
Read Only |
Click to make the field non-editable. |
Columns |
Enter a numeric value for the number of columns to make the field. Possible values are 1-12. |
Offset |
Enter a numeric value to offset from the previous column. Possible values are 0-11. |
Use validation |
Click to require validation on the Text field. If you click the box, enter the following:
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Utility
Enhance your forms using the utility node, such as Form Text. You can use the node to add instructions to your form or other information.
Form Text
The Form Text field accepts multiple text strings. You can use this form field for any custom or generalized text, such as instructions.
Details
Field | Description |
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Text to display |
Enter custom form text. There is no character limit for this field. |
Columns |
Enter a numeric value for the number of columns to make the field. Possible values are 1 - 12. |
Offset |
Enter a numeric value to offset from the previous column. Possible values are 0 - 11. |