The Custom Form Tool allows you to add a form to your page and collect data from your users. Popular uses are surveys and RSVPs for events. All responses will be captured in the Form Creator Tool Database.
This tool works in conjunction with the Form Creator Tool Database; add content to the database before proceeding.
Add the Custom Form Tool to a Page
- Click Add Content.
- Select the Main or Right tab in the Tool Menu.
- Locate the Custom Form Tool under Forms.
- Click and drag the tool to the Main or Right Panel of the page.
- The Custom Form Properties screen will appear.
- Select a Form to Display.
- Select Announcements Categories: All Categories or Selected Categories.
- Select/deselect Display form title on page.
- Click Save (or Cancel to discard your changes).
- Type an RSS Title for This Feed. (If no title is selected, the page title will be used.)
- Select Display Expandable Content: Yes or No. (Select expandable content for multiple long announcements to make it easier for users to browse.)
- Type an optional custom message in the If no announcements are found, display this text field.
- Click Save (or Cancel to discard your changes).
- Type a heading in the Add Header field.
- The tool defaults to Active status. (Click to select Inactive if you want to publish the content at a later date.)
- If Active, the tool will be accessible.
- If Inactive, the tool will not be accessible or visible on the page.
- Click Done (or delete the entire tool by clicking Delete in the Custom Form toolbar).
To make any needed edits, simply click into the tool. Click Options to edit Custom Form Properties.
*Note: Once added, you can move or copy your tool to another page by clicking Move/Copy in the Custom Form toolbar.
Schedule an Access Status Change
You can schedule a tool to become Active or Inactive on a specific date.
- Click into the tool.
- Click Schedule in the Custom Form toolbar.
- Select a Date for the status change.
- Select a New Access Status.
- If Active, the tool will be accessible.
- If Inactive, the tool will not be accessible or visible on the page.
- Type your email address(es) in the Notify Email Address(es) field if you want to be notified of the status change.
- Click Save (or Cancel to discard your changes).
If you have any questions or need help, send us a note at communitysupport@factsmgt.com!
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