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Now we will see how to customize list form using InfoPath designer 2013. Open InfoPath designer 2013. Select the “SharePoint List”. Click on “Design Form” which is presented in InfoPath Designer page. Now we will get “Data Connection Wizard” page.
How to create a form library in InfoPath?
In InfoPath whenever we select library form it always creates the form for form library which is by default. We select the New form library so it is asking for a new “Name” and “Description” for the “Form library”. Here I have given the “Form Library” name as “EmployeeDetails”. I gave the Description.
How to get the user details in InfoPath?
In the InfoPath data area, select ‘Form Load’ to open the pane that shows the rules that execute when the form is opened Create an action rule with a meaningful name, like ‘Get user details’. This rule should probably be the first rule that executes since you may want to use the information it returns in subsequent rules
How to create a SharePoint form with a password?
In the “Windows Security” page we can able to see the “Password” field. Give your “Password” and click on OK. Click on Next. We can customize the list form by creating a new SharePoint List or Select the list name which is already existing in our site.
How to publish the library form to SharePoint library?
To Publish the Library form to SharePoint Library Click on “File”. Select the “Publish” and Click on “Publish”. We can able to see “Quick Public”, “SharePoint Server”, “Email” and “Network”. Click on “SharePoint Server”. When we Click on “SharePoint Server” it will ask to save the form in our local system.
How to update form template in InfoPath form library?
Update the form template in an existing form library. In InfoPath whenever we select library form it always creates the form for form library which is by default. We select the New form library so it is asking for a new “Name” and “Description” for the “Form library”. Here I have given the “Form Library” name as “EmployeeDetails”.
Publish your form to SharePoint by clicking on Qucik Publish button at the left top corner. Go to your list and click on “new Item” link. Your new form should show up and you should be able to create multiple items where you need to type the “Employee name” and “Employee Number” only once.
What are the limitations of an InfoPath form?
You’re very satisfied with your forms, but you also know their limitations: the “classic” feel, a less-than-ideal experience for mobile devices, the uncertainty of their future viability, and always being trapped in a box when it comes to connecting to other services without writing code.
How to transform your InfoPath form into a CANVAS app?
Like most InfoPath power users, you’ve been using your unique skill set to build awesome forms for a while.