Here is a step-by-step guide for adding a New Form:
Step-1: Access Forms Dashboard
In the Admin Portal select Forms module from left side navigational tabs to start adding a form.
Step-2: Initiate Form Creation
a) Click "+ Add New" button in the Forms dashboard
b) Enter Form Title (required field, marked with *)
c) Use the rich text editor for form content/description7
Step-3: Form Settings Configuration
These settings determine form behavior, accessibility, and system integration capabilities.
a) Show on Dashboard
- Makes the form visible on user dashboards
- Requires sequence number and button text
- Controls visibility and accessibility
b) Allow Multiple Submission
- Permits users to submit the same form multiple times
- Useful for recurring requests or orders
c) Client Default
- Automatically appears for all newly added clients
d) Agent Default
- When enabled, appears for all newly added agent account
e) Attach to Profile
- Links form data to user profiles
- Requires selecting profile form type
f) Allow Submit
- Enables the submission functionality(Without this, form serves as view-only)
g) Link Only
- Restricts access to direct link only
h) For BCID (Branded Caller ID)
- Associates form with Branded Caller ID
i) Order Form
- Converts form submissions into service orders automatically when clients complete the designated form.
- Requires service selection from dropdown when configuring the Order Form tab, ensuring proper service-to-form association.
- The Order Form dropdown will only display products that are published and don't already have forms attached, preventing duplicate form assignments to products.
Note: Before selecting any Product/Service, verify that the service is assigned to that Client/Agent.
Step-4: Create Groups (Mandatory / Required before adding a question)
a) Click "+ Add New Group"
b) Enter required fields:
- Group Title
- Group Sequence #
- Description (optional)
c) Select ‘+ Add group’ tab at the bottom to create group successfully
Note: Select question field will be operational after adding questions to the group
Step-5: Adding Questions
a) Click "+ Add New Question"
b) Fill required fields:
Answer Type: In this field we have different options in drop down to select as answer type(with multiple subfields in it) all are discussed below (select any one type):
Answer Types available in the Forms module and their specific configurations:
Input
- Basic single-line text input field
Additional settings:
- Validations (optional)
- Input Format (mandatory)
- Max Length (optional)
Textarea
- Multi-line text input field
Additional settings:
- Max Length (optional)
- Input Format (Mandatory)
Dropdown
- Allows selection from predefined options
Additional settings:
- Option fields (required)
- "Add Option" button to add more choices
- "Delete" option next to each choice
- Can add multiple options
Label
- Static text display, no input required
- Used for instructions or section headers
- No additional configuration needed
Fixed Fields
- Predefined system fields
- Limited to specific data types
Signature
- Digital signature capture field
- No additional configuration needed
Checkbox
- Multiple-choice selection
- Similar to dropdown configuration:
- Add multiple options
- Can select multiple choices
Radio
- Single-choice selection
- Similar to dropdown but only one selection allowed
- Add multiple options like dropdown
Image Input
- Allows image file upload
- May have file size/type restrictions
Date/Time Related Fields:
- Datetime: Combined date and time picker
- Date: Date picker only
- Time: Time picker only
This variety of answer types allows you to create comprehensive forms for different data collection needs while maintaining structure and validation.
Note: Common Settings for Adding New Questions:
Answer type may vary according to requirement but these fields does not change it will be similar for all question type.
- Seq # (Sequence number)
- Question Text (Title/ Brief description)
- Required (Yes/No)
- Select Group (mandatory)
- Dynamic Value (optional)
c) Click at ‘+ Add Question’ tab at the bottom to add the question setting you have selected for adding a new question to the Form
Step-6: Final Steps
- Regularly click "Save Form" to protect your work
- Review all questions and groups
- Test form functionality before deployment
Remember: The system warns against refreshing without saving changes. Save frequently while building your form.
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