A form is a layout template that is used to display information about items within Cradle.<\/em> There are multiple attributes of an item that may be displayed, from the name, to categories, to frames.\u00a0 Forms<\/em> can soon get complicated, this is where collapsible panels<\/em> can help.<\/p>\n A feature new in Cradle 7.4<\/em><\/p>\n Collapsible panels are placed as a row, or a column on a form definition. These can be barked to display as a normal row\/column when opened or to “Show collapsed by default”<\/strong><\/p>\n The bar at the top of the panel toggles its open state.<\/p>\n Some of the questions often asked regarding forms<\/em>.<\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> What if a user does not have a skill required to see an attribute?<\/p>\n A:<\/strong> The form will not display this particular aspect of the item. There is no need to create a separate form.<\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> I’ve just added some new frames and categories. Do I have to design a new form?<\/p>\n A:<\/strong> No, the Automatic scope forms will generate a basic form with the new elements included.<\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> Do I have to start from scratch designing a form?<\/p>\n A:<\/strong> No, you can choose any existing form (including the automatically generated ones) suitable\u00a0 for that item type, make your changes and then ‘Save As<\/em>‘ to store the newly altered definition.<\/p>\n Q :<\/strong> Do you have to show everything that every user needs on a form?<\/p>\n A:<\/strong> No, forms can have a scope of System, Automatic, Project<\/em>,\u00a0 User type,<\/em> Team<\/em>,\u00a0 User<\/em>, or Personal<\/em>. This allows different users to show different aspects of an item most relevant to them.<\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> Can I show related items?<\/p>\n A:<\/strong> Absolutely, linked items can be shown within a form<\/a>.<\/p>\n Q:<\/strong> Can I convert existing forms?<\/p>\n A:<\/strong> Yes, just select an existing Row<\/em> or Column<\/em> and change the Syle<\/em> from Basic<\/strong> to Panel<\/strong>. then Save<\/strong> or Save As<\/strong><\/p>\nCollapsible Panels<\/h3>\n
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