Forms Designer

Text Box

Allows users to enter text into the field. You can set field constraints, make the field required or mark the field as a template field. If you want, enter a default value for the field in the outlined field box. The user can modify the field as desired.

Information

Text field that provides static information to user. Users cannot enter data in the field. Use information fields to help define form sections or provide instructions or descriptions. To enter the information that is displayed in the mComet form, click on <Enter Caption here> and type the desired text.

Numeric

Allows users to enter numeric data in a field.  You can make the field required or mark the field as a template field. Specify the number of places allowed in the field before or after the decimal point, if applicable. If you want, enter a default value for the field in the outlined field box. The user can modify the field as desired.

Currency

Allows users to enter currency data in the field. You can make the field required or mark the field as a template field. For currency fields, select the desired currency sign and specify the number of characters allowed in the field before the decimal point. Currency fields automatically allow two numbers following the decimal point. If you want, enter a default value for the field in the outlined field box. The user can modify the field as desired.

Repeatable Form

Allows users to create multiple forms associated with a particular field. For example, you can create a repeatable form that allows users to enter multiple part numbers. When you select the field, a separate repeatable form displays that allows you to customize the data allowed in the repeatable form. See Repeatable Forms for more information.

Expandable Form

Allows users to access an additional form where data associated with the field can be entered. When you select the expandable form field type, a separate sub-form is displayed. The form allows you to customize the data fields contained in the expanded form. See Expandable Forms for more information.

Radio Buttons

Create a field with several radio button options from which users can choose a single option. You can make the field required. If desired, add decision group fields that appear when certain options are selected. See Selection Fields and Decision Groups for additional information.

Check Boxes

Create a field with several check boxes that users can select multiple options from. If desired, add decision group fields that appear when certain options are selected by the user. See Selection Fields and Decision Groups for additional information.

Drop Down

Create a drop-down list that provides options that users can select from to complete the field. When you create a drop-down list, specify the choices available in the list. Choose the Multiple Selections option to allow users to select multiple choices from the list. Select the Editable Combo option to allow users to enter data that is not included on the list. If desired, add decision group fields that appear when an option is selected by the user. See Selection Fields and Decision Groups for additional information.

Date

Allows users to enter a date by selecting the date from the handset options. The date format is determined by the handset settings. You can make the field required or mark the field as a template field.

State List

Allows users to select from a list of states to add to address descriptions.

Time

Allows users to enter a time of day by selecting the time from the handset options. The time format is determined by the handset time settings. You can make the field required or mark the field as a template field.

Date and Time

Allows users to enter a date and time. The date and time format is determined by the handset settings.

Odometer

Allows users to enter an odometer reading. Users can only enter numbers with no decimal places. The odometer field type allows for calculating mileage based on the odometer readings entered on the form. You can make the field required or mark the field as a template field.

 If you want, enter a default value for the field in the outlined field box. When the user accesses the form on the handset, the default value is automatically entered. The user can modify the field as desired.

Camera

Allows users to attach photos to fields. A camera icon will appear next to the field to provide a visual reminder to the user to attach a photo from the device. If desired, you can allow users to enter data in the field as well.  You can set field constraints, make the field required or mark the field as a template field.

Signature

Allows signatures within form fields. A signature icon appears next to the fied as a reminder to include a signature. If desired, you can allow users to enter data in the field also.  Add text, such as warranty, disclaimer or refund details, near the signature area by enclosing the text within square brackets [ ]. You can set field constraints, make the field required or mark the field as a template field.

Calculation

Allows you to create simple or complex formulas for working with the form data. For example, you can create a simple formula that will add the cost of parts, multiply it by sales tax, and then add shipping costs. See Working with Calculation Fields for more information.

Email

Allows users to add an email address to the advanced form.

Drawing

Allows users to draw on captured images, or create a new drawing.

Phone Number

Allows users to input international or domestic (US) phone numbers. A 10-character numeric entry is enforced for US numbers. The area code must be inside parenthesis, and the local number must contain a dash after the first three characters.