We have created a simple FormControl that allows the user to build simple forms by adding nodes to a Form document. It's still in its early stages but if you're interested you can contact me: msn [at] saphua.com
I know what you mean, in fact I have just been asked to add form building functionality to one of my sites and I'm wondering how I explain to users about creating a form using doc2form, also it means I will need to give them access to the Settings section and possibly the Developer section if they want to create new datatypes such as dropdown lists!
On Twitter Niels said something about forms in Umbraco itself (2 days ago): Ah, moved away from mail. Now looking at fall 2009 plans. Umb 4.1, Courier 2.0, Concierge 2.0 and Umbraco Forms. Going to be a good one!
So I guess Forms will be an out of the box functionality within Umbraco. Maybe Niels can clarify more? Would be nice to have I think. Since I've already run into this before. You will need some kind of a form sooner or later.
Hi, we've developed one and use it in house for all of our projects that lets the user create the form, produces very simple HTML that allows for good CSS manipulation and we have a bolt on option for carrying out your own code pre-send and post-send to, for example, place the contents of the form into a CRM system, or perhaps to email different people depending upon the contents of the form.
Contact me if you are interested and we can try to package it up. steven [at] essence - design . co . uk
Yes, Umbraco Forms will finally be released in the coming Quarter. It's been a while but it's also ton better and slicker than any CMS form builder you've tried before, focused and well designed just like Umbraco ;-)
Send me an e-mail if you'd like to get notified when we announce private betas.
Steven, i love the ED Generic Email Form, great work! One question though, I am not sure i understand the "Form Separator" Document Type. I added some properties to it (like textstring) and i was hoping i could insert text above or below form elements with this. However, it does not seem to show up on my page. Everything else works great, though. Maybe a little guidance in regards to how to add some descriptive text in-between form elements?
Can anybody post a feature list of what Umbraco Forms can do? I'm very interested in it. Is someone already testing the private beta or is it not released yet? Will Umbraco Forms only be available for pro subscriptions?
Do you plan to update your excellent form package for the umbraco 4.5 schema? It's the perfect simple solution for unique forms where you just need to collect the data via email.
@Heather... "unique forms where you just need to collect the data via email" - that is exactly what we missed in our own Umbraco implementations and finaly we produced a module of our own that actually lets you create your form using any HTML editor you prefer, with no limits in formating whatsoever. You copy/paste HTML of the form in template or content, insert macro.. and form gets posted to email. Since spamming those forms is usually the problem, we also included antispam techniquest inside. After using it for months for our clients, we released it (commercialy) on http://www.mailformprotector.com. We're just setting up project on our.umbraco.org.
Umbraco Form Builder
I’m looking for an Umbraco form builder. I’ve already found the axendo form builder, but are there any alternative?
We have created a simple FormControl that allows the user to build simple forms by adding nodes to a Form document. It's still in its early stages but if you're interested you can contact me: msn [at] saphua.com
Have you tried Doc2Form? http://umbracoext.codeplex.com/Release/ProjectReleases.aspx?ReleaseId=5251
Yes I tried Doc2Form, but it's not really user friendly. The Axendo form builder seems the best option currently.
I know what you mean, in fact I have just been asked to add form building functionality to one of my sites and I'm wondering how I explain to users about creating a form using doc2form, also it means I will need to give them access to the Settings section and possibly the Developer section if they want to create new datatypes such as dropdown lists!
On Twitter Niels said something about forms in Umbraco itself (2 days ago): Ah, moved away from mail. Now looking at fall 2009 plans. Umb 4.1, Courier 2.0, Concierge 2.0 and Umbraco Forms. Going to be a good one!
So I guess Forms will be an out of the box functionality within Umbraco. Maybe Niels can clarify more? Would be nice to have I think. Since I've already run into this before. You will need some kind of a form sooner or later.
Hi, we've developed one and use it in house for all of our projects that lets the user create the form, produces very simple HTML that allows for good CSS manipulation and we have a bolt on option for carrying out your own code pre-send and post-send to, for example, place the contents of the form into a CRM system, or perhaps to email different people depending upon the contents of the form.
Contact me if you are interested and we can try to package it up. steven [at] essence - design . co . uk
Yes, Umbraco Forms will finally be released in the coming Quarter. It's been a while but it's also ton better and slicker than any CMS form builder you've tried before, focused and well designed just like Umbraco ;-)
Send me an e-mail if you'd like to get notified when we announce private betas.
That's very good news Niels! I will shoot you an e-mail regarding the beta, would love to try it!
Steven, i love the ED Generic Email Form, great work! One question though, I am not sure i understand the "Form Separator" Document Type. I added some properties to it (like textstring) and i was hoping i could insert text above or below form elements with this. However, it does not seem to show up on my page. Everything else works great, though. Maybe a little guidance in regards to how to add some descriptive text in-between form elements?
for example:
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TIA! ;)
nevermind, i figured it out, just had to use some css to hide the textboxes and viola!
Can anybody post a feature list of what Umbraco Forms can do? I'm very interested in it. Is someone already testing the private beta or is it not released yet? Will Umbraco Forms only be available for pro subscriptions?
Any news on Umbraco Forms since my last post?
Umbraco Forms will be released in November - just a few more weeks :-)
I just want to add this to a home page, to refer a sign-up to a third-party handler:
<form action="http://third-party_site" method="post" class="aform" name="aname">
<input type="hidden" name="m" value="1"/>
<input type="hidden" name="p" value="o"/>
<p>Your E-mail: <input type="text" name="ea" id="ea" class="normal" size="23"/><input type="image" src="/images/go.gif" value="submit" align="absmiddle" alt="Go"/></p>
</form>
The content editor doesn't like this - what do I need to do...? Is there a special control I should use? Any advice appreciated.
I'm pretty confident that the WYSIWYG editor wont let you insert form tags. You should create a macro to add it.
Thanks, slace. Actually, I ended up putting the code directly into the template, and it seems to work fine. Issue closed.
@Steven Wilber,
Do you plan to update your excellent form package for the umbraco 4.5 schema? It's the perfect simple solution for unique forms where you just need to collect the data via email.
~Heather
@Heather... "unique forms where you just need to collect the data via email" - that is exactly what we missed in our own Umbraco implementations and finaly we produced a module of our own that actually lets you create your form using any HTML editor you prefer, with no limits in formating whatsoever. You copy/paste HTML of the form in template or content, insert macro.. and form gets posted to email. Since spamming those forms is usually the problem, we also included antispam techniquest inside. After using it for months for our clients, we released it (commercialy) on http://www.mailformprotector.com. We're just setting up project on our.umbraco.org.
Mirko
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