Join Gini von Courter for an in-depth discussion in this video Understanding the use of form controls, part of InfoPath 2010 Essential Training.
On the right, you can see my list of fields in the Fields list.…This is data that I'd like my user to be able to enter.…So I need to give them places to put this data, typically one different kind of…place for each field that I'd like to collect from them.…Controls are the places that you allow users to put data.…The input controls are used in areas where you would like your user to be able…to enter text, choose from a list, click a box, or something similar.…
The objects are a mixed bag.…They include other things a user would place in a form, but not by typing: an…attached file, a picture that they would choose by browsing, or a hyperlink, as…well as some other controls that allow for functionality in the form. And then…finally, the last type of control is a container.…Containers are simply sections or groups that are used to group these other…types of controls in a logical fashion, and for some other reasons.…
So, for example, if I wanted to create a myfirstname field in the form, I…could simply drag this field out and drop it in the form, and I'll get a…
Author
Gini von Courter
Released
6/8/2011- Creating a template from scratch
- Understanding and modifying data sources
- Formatting a template
- Inserting text controls, data pickers, and check boxes
- Catching incorrect or missing data
- Using tables and sections for repeating data
- Calculating a value with form data
- Checking spelling and testing a template
- Creating views
- Developing data connections to SharePoint lists and XML files
- Understanding publishing options for InfoPath templates
- Importing Excel and Word forms
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 2s
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Using the exercise files1m 49s
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1. Introducing InfoPath 2010
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2. The Basics of Template Creation
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Saving a template1m 17s
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3. Creating a Data Source
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Understanding data sources3m 42s
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Setting field properties5m 24s
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Modifying a data source5m 48s
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4. Formatting a Template
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Choosing a theme2m 31s
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5. Using Controls to Collect Data
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Changing data binding4m 18s
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Using text controls10m 9s
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Using date pickers5m 35s
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Using list boxes and combo boxes10m 16s
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Using checkboxes7m 20s
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Using option buttons6m 16s
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Changing the control type2m 30s
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6. Setting Options and Formatting Controls
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Formatting labels4m 1s
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Formatting controls4m 50s
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7. Using Tables and Sections for Repeating Data
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Using repeating tables8m 3s
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Using repeating sections8m 17s
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Using optional sections6m 24s
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Using choice controls8m 47s
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8. Using Object Controls
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Using the hyperlink control3m 57s
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9. Creating Browser Forms
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10. Finishing a Template
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Checking spelling4m 43s
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Testing a template6m 50s
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11. Creating Views
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Creating views6m 35s
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Creating a print view6m 53s
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Setting view properties4m 41s
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12. Publishing Options
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Understanding submit options3m 10s
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Submitting using email5m 16s
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Distributing using email4m 49s
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13. Publishing a Template in SharePoint
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14. Advanced Data Techniques
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15. Advanced Templates and Template Parts
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Importing an Excel form14m 12s
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Importing a Word form3m 39s
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Conclusion
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What's next2m 43s
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