Form Builder Field Options

Form Builder Field Options

When building submission forms in Slayte, you have access to a wide variety of elements that help you collect the right information, organize your form, and enhance the user experience.

Separators

Separators allow you to visually or structurally divide content, making long or complex forms easier for submitters to navigate and complete.

  • Horizontal Separator Line: Inserts a visible line between sections. This is useful for grouping related questions without changing the page layout.
  • Page Break: Splits the form into multiple pages. Submitters navigate between sections using Next and Previous buttons. This is ideal for dividing long forms into smaller, focused steps (for example, separating “Personal Information” from “Payment Details”).

Form Elements

Form elements are interactive fields that collect responses from submitters. Each type serves a specific purpose and can be configured with settings to control how information is entered and displayed.

Text Inputs

  • Text Field: Allows the user to enter a single line of text. Commonly used for short inputs such as names, job titles, or short codes.
  • Text Area: Allows the user to enter multi-line responses. Best for open-ended questions such as abstracts, descriptions, or detailed feedback.


Selection Fields

  • Dropdown: Allows the user to select a single option from a list. You can add options manually or import them from a text file.
  • Select: Allows the user to select multiple options from a dropdown list. Options can be added manually or imported from a file.
  • Selection (Multiple): Displays all available options on the form, allowing the user to choose more than one. Options can be added manually or imported from a file.
  • Selection (Single): Displays all available options on the form, but only one can be selected. Options can be added manually or imported from a file.
  • Yes/No: Provides a simple choice between “Yes” and “No.”
  • Slider: Allows the user to choose a numeric value from a defined range using a sliding scale. You can set minimum and maximum values, as well as step increments.


Date & Time

  • Date of Birth: Collects a date in YYYY/MM/DD format.
  • Date Picker: Allows the user to select a date from a calendar view.
  • Date Time Picker: Allows the user to choose both a date and a time.
  • Date Range: Allows the user to select a start date and an end date.


File & Media

  • Attachment: Allows users to upload files as part of their submission. Accepted file types include animations, audio files, images, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PDFs, PowerPoint, and videos.
  • Media Link: Allows users to attach video links from platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo. You can restrict this field to specific services if needed.


Advanced

  • Autocomplete: Suggests matches from a predefined list as the user types their response.
  • User Computer Information: Automatically collects technical details such as IP address, geographic location, browser type, screen resolution, and operating system.
  • User Search: Allows users to search for and tag other users (for example, co-authors). You can enable multiple selections, restrict searches to specific groups, or allow adding users not already in the system.
  • Parameter: Captures values passed through URL parameters.
  • Additional Form: Links an additional form to the submission. For setup instructions, refer to the Additional Form How-To.
  • Signature: Allows users to sign their form digitally.
  • Display: Shows the value of another field without allowing edits.
  • Formular: Performs calculations using values from other fields with JSON logic. For details, see Formular Field Type.


Additional Elements

  • Random 5-Digit Number: Automatically generates a random five-digit number in the submission.
  • Impexium Profile Information: Displays data pulled from the user’s Impexium profile, such as company or committee details.
  • Impexium User Search: Allows searching for other users directly from your Impexium database.


Static Elements

  • Static Text: Displays fixed, non-editable text in the form, visible to the user in the exact position where it is placed.
  • Attachment Static: Uploads a file that remains visible and downloadable from a fixed location in the form. Files can be uploaded or captured directly using the camera option.



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