Form Templates¶
Create documents directly in infoRouter using HTML-based form templates without external applications.
What Are Form Templates?¶
Form Templates are HTML forms uploaded to infoRouter that allow users to create structured documents by filling in fields. The data is stored in XML format for easy editing and searching.
Benefits of Form Templates¶
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Direct creation | Create documents without external software |
| Standardization | Enforce consistent document formats |
| Structured data | Form data stored as searchable XML |
| Easy editing | Edit using the same template |
| Flexible rendering | Display using different templates |
How Form Templates Work¶
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A[User selects template] --> B[Fill out form]
B --> C[Submit]
C --> D[Data saved as XML]
D --> E[Document stored in infoRouter]
Using Form Templates¶
Creating a Document from Template¶
- Navigate to the destination folder
- Click New → Document from Template
- Select a template from the list
- Fill in the form fields
- Click Submit
Editing a Template-Based Document¶
- Navigate to the document
- Click Action → Edit
- The form template opens with current values
- Make changes
- Click Submit to save
Built-in Templates¶
infoRouter includes several pre-built form templates as examples:
| Template | Description |
|---|---|
| Simple Form | Basic text input fields |
| Contact Form | Name, email, phone fields |
| Expense Report | Line items with calculations |
Creating Custom Templates¶
Form templates are HTML files created using standard HTML editors. See Creating Form Templates for details.