Serif WebPlus X4 WPX4-HFMINI-ENG-STA-1 User Manual
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WPX4-HFMINI-ENG-STA-1
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Adding Dynamic Content
Hidden objects can be added as a form control if you use the Form Wizard.
Although the web visitor does not see the field, it is typically used by the web
developer to ensure the data collected has an identifiable string stored with the
visitor's data. An example could be a publish date relating to the web page—
useful for identifying incorrectly working pages.
Although the web visitor does not see the field, it is typically used by the web
developer to ensure the data collected has an identifiable string stored with the
visitor's data. An example could be a publish date relating to the web page—
useful for identifying incorrectly working pages.
In addition, hidden fields can be added by right-clicking on the entire form and
selecting Edit Form Properties.... The dialog's Hidden Fields tab allows for
input of any number of hidden fields.
selecting Edit Form Properties.... The dialog's Hidden Fields tab allows for
input of any number of hidden fields.
Editing form controls
Each form control type (buttons, text field, etc.) has different characteristics and
therefore different values for editing. Values can be changed as you create the
form or at a later time after the control has been added to the form.
therefore different values for editing. Values can be changed as you create the
form or at a later time after the control has been added to the form.
The Form Wizard's Edit Control... button lets you modify the control during
form creation. Alternatively, the control can be edited later by right-clicking on
the form control on the web page and choosing the Edit option, e.g. Edit Text
Box.
form creation. Alternatively, the control can be edited later by right-clicking on
the form control on the web page and choosing the Edit option, e.g. Edit Text
Box.
Submission of forms
All forms have one thing in common—they must be submitted to allow data to
be collected. To do this you can either create a Submit Button unaided or more
usually use the ready-made button in the Form Wizard. The button needs to be
present on the form and is typically used with a Reset button to clear all form
controls of data.
be collected. To do this you can either create a Submit Button unaided or more
usually use the ready-made button in the Form Wizard. The button needs to be
present on the form and is typically used with a Reset button to clear all form
controls of data.
Form data submission is possible via several methods.
No action
Form data is not submitted. This option is useful if you
want to temporarily disable data collection or if you haven't
yet set up scripting or Serif Web Resources. At a later time
you can edit the form (right-click then choose Edit Form
Properties...) and select a valid submission method.
want to temporarily disable data collection or if you haven't
yet set up scripting or Serif Web Resources. At a later time
you can edit the form (right-click then choose Edit Form
Properties...) and select a valid submission method.
email
address
address
Use this option to bypass the usual POST/GET submission
methods. When the Submit button is pressed the web
visitor's default email program is launched. The form data
(passed in a single string) is added to the email body and is
ready to be sent to the configured email destination.
methods. When the Submit button is pressed the web
visitor's default email program is launched. The form data
(passed in a single string) is added to the email body and is
ready to be sent to the configured email destination.