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Can you change the workflow status in InfoPath?
The numeric values for statuses in other workflows may differ. The value of the workflow status in InfoPath is read-only. This means that you can’t design a form template so that a user can manually change the status of the workflow by entering a value into a control on the form itself. Click OK.
How are InfoPath forms used in Microsoft Office?
You can design Microsoft Office InfoPath forms to display specific data that corresponds to the current status of a workflow. You do this by designing a form template to use rules that initiate an action in its forms based on the status of the workflow. This can streamline the processes that people use to fill out forms.
How to respond to workflow status in SharePoint?
To enable forms to respond to workflow statuses, you must perform tasks on the Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 site or Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 site, where the forms are located, and tasks in InfoPath.
How to create a workflow in SharePoint farm?
Contact the farm administrator to confirm that the Approval workflows is installed and enabled for the SharePoint site that you want to use. Ensure that you have at least a Design permission level for the SharePoint site. This permission level is necessary to publish a form template and to create a workflow.
When to use read only view in InfoPath forms?
For example, you can design forms to display a read-only view when the status for a workflow is Complete and, therefore, the data in the form should not be changed. You can also use rules to make forms respond to workflows in other ways.
What are the action rules for InfoPath form?
InfoPath form automatically validates the data you entered and if the required condition does not get the match, it does not allow to submit the form. Action Rules can be fire on any button’s click or by “Form Submit” option.
Where do I find the approval workflow status?
By default, the Approval workflow is associated with the Document content type and is automatically available in document or form libraries. Each workflow is defined by distinct statuses with descriptive names, such as In Progress. The names for statuses vary according to the type of workflow.