Form Orientation

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Orientation models for the Form application can be Single record, Multiple records (batch editing), Editable grid (inline editing), and Editable grid view.

Single record

This form orientation allows you to edit only one table record at a time. You will be able to page the form to navigate record by record.

See below a single record form example; you will have different options to organize the layout by adding the fields in different positions using columns, tabs, blocks, and pages. Check the Form layout options for more details.

Single record form - application example

Multiple records (Batch editing)

Form orientation with various editable records per page. Update or delete processes will run on selected records via check box. You can set as many records per page as needed to update, delete or add new records.

• Pagination : Paging type for the multiple records form. You can choose if it will be partial or total.

> Partial pagination divides the records according to the number of pages defined inside the “lines per page” option. You can also add a button “View” within the application to change dynamically the number of records displayed per page. See here how to change the amount of records options; Total pagination displays all records in just one page.

• Lines Per Page : Quantity of rows of records per page. This option is available only when the pagination is “Partial.”
• Records for insert : You can set here the number of rows of records per page in the insert mode to add multiple records at a time.
• Fixed Label: Establishes the column label at the screen top while scrolling the page.

In the example below, you can see one multiple records form type displaying five records per page for edition.

Multiple records form - application example

Editable grid (inline editing)

Form orientation with various editable records per page. Each record has the update and deletes controls available in its line.

• Pagination : Paging type for the multiple records form. You can choose if it is going to be partial or total.
• Lines Per Page : Quantity of rows of records per page. This option is available only when the pagination is “Partial.”
• Fixed Label: Establishes the column label at the screen top while scrolling the page.

As you can see in the example below, using the Editable grid, you will have the form with multiple records, and you can edit more than one at the same time. However, differently from the multiple record, you will have to add line by line.

Editable grid form - application example

Editable grid view

Form orientation with various editable records per page. All records come with their data displayed in a read-only format. These data are only available for the update by selecting the Edit option in the record itself. You will have the opportunity to edit the record inline or using a modal.

• Pagination : Paging type for the multiple records form. You can choose if it is going to be partial or total.
• Lines Per Page : Quantity of rows of records per page. This option is available only when the pagination is “Partial.”
• Use modal form to edit : Use a modal form to edit the records when you click to edit the record.
• Fixed Label: Establishes the column label at the screen top while scrolling the page.

The editable grid view form example below shows you you will edit a record. You can’t edit multiple records. You will have the grid view and the options to manipulate one by one using the inline edition option or opening a modal.

Editable grid view form - in line edition example

Editable grid view form - modal edition example