http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ Forums for the PerfectForms.com Application en Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:01:26 +0000 http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/populate-dropdown-from-user-list#post-2578 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:52:32 +0000 Dennis @ PerfectForms 2578@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>The only way Drop-downs can be dynamically populated is with a connection. You could create a helper form to hold your list and make your changes to the form. Create a connection to the helper that populates the drop-down when the form opens.</p> <p><a href="http://www.perfectforms.com/">Workflow software, </a><a href="http://www.perfectforms.com/">Process software, </a><a href="http://www.perfectforms.com/">Procedure software</a> </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/populate-dropdown-from-user-list#post-2577 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:44:43 +0000 Peanuts890 2577@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>Is it possible to populate a dropdown box (when it is displayed or on opening a page)from a Perfectforms predefined list. I note that I can populate it during form design as it appears in the add predifined list. I am trying to avoid changing form design everytime the predifined list changes. Also noted that some time ago it wasn't possible to dynamically update a dropdown, is this still the case?<br /> THANKS </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/pdf-error-when-using-print-button#post-2497 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:08:55 +0000 Dennis @ PerfectForms 2497@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>Your temporary memory is short. Clear your cache and restart your browser. If that does not work, close some of the programs you have running in your OS.<br /> <a href="http://www.perfectforms.com/">Workflow software, </a><a href="http://www.perfectforms.com/">Process software, </a><a href="http://www.perfectforms.com/">Procedure software</a> </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/pdf-error-when-using-print-button#post-2495 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:55:16 +0000 eayala 2495@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>Has anyone had this error before:</p> <p>An error has occurred.</p> <p>PDF Engine: Error while trying to render 'Page Button 38' (ButtonControl - There is not enough space on the disk.</p> <p>)</p> <p>I am getting this error accessing the form from more that one computer. </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/distribution-to-a-group-in-ms-exchange#post-2366 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:54:13 +0000 Dennis @ PerfectForms 2366@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>I recommend that you create groups in PerfectForms and send notifications to those groups. Please see our help guide page on the topic: <a href="http://www.perfectforms.com/Documentation/manual/html/?d_usergroups.htm." rel="nofollow">http://www.perfectforms.com/Documentation/manual/html/?d_usergroups.htm.</a><br /> Please note that if the people who you want included in the group do not already have licenses in PerfectForms, they can be assigned Limited User licenses (which are free).<br /> <a href="http://www.perfectforms.com/">Workflow software, </a><a href="http://www.perfectforms.com/">Process software, </a><a href="http://www.perfectforms.com/">Procedure software</a> </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/distribution-to-a-group-in-ms-exchange#post-2364 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:12:57 +0000 evelina.liu 2364@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>We are trying to see how to use email distribution list for notification email, so that more than one person can be notified in the workflow, and the form can be processed by anyone who are part of the distribution list. </p> <p>So far we can successfully send/receive notification emails to/from all the individuals who are on the distribution list, but the hyperlink to the form embeded on the email is not always opening up the form. We are seeing error message: "Only the person who the notification was sent to can view the form-instance". </p> <p>Any suggestion? Thanks! </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/loop-where-show-message-will-not-go-away#post-2196 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:02:39 +0000 Dennis @ PerfectForms 2196@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>If you have a show message behavior on when a field gains focus, you will put the user into an endless loop because as soon as you click OK in the message the field gains focus again. This problem can be solved by choosing another action to trigger your show message behavior.<br /> <a href="http://www.perfectforms.com/">Workflow software, </a><a href="http://www.perfectforms.com/">Process software, </a><a href="http://www.perfectforms.com/">Procedure software</a> </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/get-field-in-other-instance#post-2174 Tue, 17 May 2011 16:57:00 +0000 Dennis @ PerfectForms 2174@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>A form connection is very fast and from a database perspective no different than a get field from other instance. They both pull data from the database. In this case the database is all the same, it is the PerfectForms database.<br /> I don't understand your process fully, but if you want to use a Get Field from Other Instance object, you will still probably need a form connection to get the instance ID of the other instance. That is unless the global variable is the same for every user. If it is the same for every user you can create a global variable form with one instance and reference that instance ID in the Get Field from Other Instance behavior object in your form. </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/get-field-in-other-instance#post-2173 Tue, 17 May 2011 06:08:42 +0000 mrordaz 2173@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>is that the only way to accomplish this? I prefer not to connect to the database everytime i have to check a value. Repetitive connections to the database is primitive and is not preferred since it will use up server resource which shall make the system run slow. </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/get-field-in-other-instance#post-2167 Mon, 16 May 2011 19:08:52 +0000 Dennis @ PerfectForms 2167@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>If I understand what you want to do correctly, I think the easiest way to accomplish what you want will be to use a connection rather than a get field in other instance behavior object. If the data you need is in another form instance, create a form connection. Please refer to the page in our help documentation about creating a form connection: <a href="http://www.perfectforms.com/Documentation/manual/html/?d_formsconnections.htm." rel="nofollow">http://www.perfectforms.com/Documentation/manual/html/?d_formsconnections.htm.</a> </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/get-field-in-other-instance#post-2166 Sat, 14 May 2011 03:13:22 +0000 mrordaz 2166@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>this behavior doesn't seem to work...</p> <p>Is there a way to set a global variable which will be visible/accessible in all forms/pages? I'm trying out a system which requires a login, then if user exist, records of user on access level (which is modular based, add/edit/view/module) shall be set to a field (or global variable) and will be checked each time and action/button in the system is taken/pressed. I don't want to connect to db everytime to check on this.</p> <p>Thanks. </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/run-behavior#post-2097 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:00:36 +0000 myrmidon 2097@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>Just walk don't run the behavior. just kidding, Yeah thank for the advice </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/run-behavior#post-2095 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:08:07 +0000 Dennis @ PerfectForms 2095@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>Tip: If you are using a "run behavior" behavior object make sure to name the behavior you are referring to. That way when you (or someone else) return(s) to edit the form it will be easy to see what behavior is being referenced. </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/how-do-i-find-behaviors-associated-with-a-field#post-2077 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:08:55 +0000 Dennis @ PerfectForms 2077@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>Delete it! Don't worry, you will get it back. That's right, if you know that a field is associated with a behavior(s) but do not know which one, delete the field. You will be given a warning message that will list the behaviors associated. This is when you hope that you have properly named your behaviors! Once you have written down the behaviors for reference, click OK, then go to Edit - Undo delete. </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/what-are-the-units-for-the-date-difference-function#post-1985 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:57:37 +0000 Dennis @ PerfectForms 1985@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>I have built a sample form to demonstrate the behaviors. I will email it to you. </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/what-are-the-units-for-the-date-difference-function#post-1980 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:02:32 +0000 evelina.liu 1980@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>I have a question regarding date calculation - how should I calculate whether or not an entered date falls within this current fiscal year (from 9/1 to 8/31).</p> <p>So far I have a good structure in arranging my elements for this calculation, but I am unable to figure out how to accomplish "year + 1" or "year - 1". Not sure if there is any related function for this, or if I miss anything.</p> <p>Below is my current logic:</p> <p>Determine current fiscal year (f_year):<br /> If month(today) &gt;= 9 then f_year = year(today)<br /> If month(today) &lt; 9 then f_year = (year(today) - 1)</p> <p>Determine if the entered date falls within this current fiscal year:</p> <p>Check If ( (month(entered_date) &gt;= 9) &#38; (year(entered_date) = f_year) )<br /> OR<br /> ( (month(entered_date) &lt; 9) &#38; (year(entered_date) = (f_year + 1) )</p> <p>Thanks. </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/page-is-opened-behaviour-not-working#post-1942 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:09:44 +0000 evelina.liu 1942@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>I also am experiencing something similar - the Book Page Turning Effect (in V. 1.18) is causing problem for my setting for Gateway-HTTP User. Not sure if this is a bug specific to v.1.18, because we were ok on this when we were using v.1.17. When turning off the Book Page effect then I am able to have this funtion work again. Any input? We really would like to keep using the Book Turning effect on our form(s) if is possible. </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/the-replace-function#post-1925 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:45:42 +0000 Dennis @ PerfectForms 1925@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>Assuming that 'field1' is the text field that includes the embedded Road text string, this looks OK to replace only the first occurrence. If there might there be more than one occurrence of the word, include "g" in your flags. </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/the-replace-function#post-1917 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:15:09 +0000 jschultz 1917@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>Well actually it works but it adds RD to "road" once I corrected the fields. I do not know what to put in for pattern.</p> <p>Replace{<br /> Text:<br /> "Road"<br /> Pattern:<br /> &lt;empty&gt;<br /> Replace text:<br /> "RD"<br /> Flags:<br /> "i"<br /> } </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/the-replace-function#post-1916 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:11:32 +0000 jschultz 1916@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>Has anyone used the Replace function?</p> <p>I would like to have the Replace function correct certain elements of a field. </p> <p>for example, if the user enters Road or Street instead of RD or ST the form to change it to the latter.</p> <p>I am testing out a form with one field and a button that calls the replace function. What I have (see below) doesn't work. Any ideas?</p> <p>Replace{<br /> Text:<br /> field1<br /> Patter:<br /> "Road"<br /> Replace text:<br /> "RD"<br /> Flags:<br /> "i"<br /> } </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/page-is-opened-behaviour-not-working#post-1890 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:48:36 +0000 Peanuts890 1890@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>I have two page holiday application form (originally designed for 2010) which has basic employee information on page 1 and a history of holidays on page 2. When page 2 is selected from page 1 a "Page is opened" behaviour runs which basically loads a table with up-to-date data.<br /> I have now duplicated this whole application for 2011 and discovered that when page 2 is selected, the "Page is opened" behaviour does not appear to work.<br /> Have gone back to the 2010 version and that no longer seems to work so am I going crazy or has something changed with one of the last two updates.<br /> HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THE FAULT ONLY OCCURS WITH A "BOOK PAGE TURNING EFFECT" - switch that off and everything works fine. I'm pretty certain that my 2010 application always worked with the "book page turning effect" active. </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/email-notification-question#post-1831 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 22:18:30 +0000 Dennis @ PerfectForms 1831@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>Sure. Build a helper form and create a single instance of it. When your subject form is submitted open the helper form instance and add a 1 to a field. Your helper form instance should open, add a 1 to the field, and then close. When the field reaches your number (whatever it is) have it send a notification and clear the field.<br /> If your form will be submitted more than once in its work flow you will have to build a behavior behind the submit button so it only opens your helper form when appropriate to your process.<br /> Note that in this scenario you are accessing the same instance of the helper form each time. We do not recommend this method because the notifications will not be in real time (depending on how often the form is submitted), and your notifications will not contain a link to open the new instances. </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/email-notification-question#post-1828 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:57:40 +0000 Sai123 1828@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>We would like to set up email notification in a different way. Approver will only receive one email with several instances submitted by normal users. Can this scenario be achieved? </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/save-and-retrieve-image-to-database#post-1804 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:29:31 +0000 Dennis @ PerfectForms 1804@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>I have been corrected. If you use a image import object in a form you CAN access the image with a form connection. All you need to do is create a connection to the user account form and then use a connect, or connect and search in the second form to bring in the image. </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/selecting-a-schedule-block-disables-for-future-instances#post-1758 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:12:39 +0000 eayala 1758@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>Thanks! You guys are awesome! Keep up the good work :) </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/selecting-a-schedule-block-disables-for-future-instances#post-1757 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:16:38 +0000 Dennis @ PerfectForms 1757@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>The short answer is yes. You can definitely create a scheduling system to manage use of an asset. I am setting you up a bit with that answer because there are several different ways to accomplish the task.<br /> One common method is to create a form that contains the available time slots for the asset. You can create different instances for different periods of time (day, week, etc...) depending on your process. Then a second form is the interface for the user. When the second form opens it connects to the first form and returns available time slots. When a time slot is chosen, it once again connects to the first form so the time slot can be "reserved" in the first form. This is of course a very general description of how to manage your process, not a detailed guide.<br /> For information on how to set up a forms connection, please see the following section on our help guide: <a href="http://www.perfectforms.com/Documentation/manual/html/?defining_a_perfectforms_connec.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.perfectforms.com/Documentation/manual/html/?defining_a_perfectforms_connec.htm</a><br /> For information on how to use a connection in a form, please refer to the following section: <a href="http://www.perfectforms.com/Documentation/manual/html/?how_a_form_calls_the_connectio.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.perfectforms.com/Documentation/manual/html/?how_a_form_calls_the_connectio.htm</a> </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/distribution-to-a-group-in-ms-exchange#post-1751 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:05:01 +0000 Dennis @ PerfectForms 1751@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>If your email notifications to a group in MS Exchange are not getting through, look at the check box on the distribution group in Exchange that says “require that all senders are authenticated”. This is checked by default. Un-check that box, and your notifications should go through. </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/selecting-a-schedule-block-disables-for-future-instances#post-1748 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:56:40 +0000 eayala 1748@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>I need to post a schedule (dates and times) that a user can select and reserve, that will disable that selection when others fill out the form. In other words, show that it is reserved and cannot be selected. Is there any way to do this? </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/save-and-retrieve-image-to-database#post-1718 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:00:30 +0000 Dennis @ PerfectForms 1718@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>There is no way to display a picture in a form by getting it from an external SQL database via a connection. However if you build an application that dynamically publishes those pictures on a web server and have that URL in the database along with the picture, the form can retrieve the URL and set it as a source for the picture object.</p> <p>Alternatively you could have every possible image already hidden in a form and show or hide them as called for by a behavior. </p> http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/topic/save-and-retrieve-image-to-database#post-1709 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 02:58:22 +0000 algarcia 1709@http://www.perfectforms.com/forums/ <p>Is there a way to save image to a database then retrieve the image? I'm making a user account form where you can create a new account and put a picture or avatar on it. and when you view a user record or profile you can see the picture. MS SQL Server 2005 will be the database </p>