David To
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| 11-13-2009 08:27 AM |
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HI Clyde, you should be able to add the PDF file to the email though. I've done this before and it works fine. You have to create the PDF file first (another words, it must have a smaller sort order than the email event). -- David |
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ClydeG
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| 11-13-2009 08:38 AM |
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Yes, I can get it to do that, just not able to customize it very much.
Can you give me any advise on the error I am having on the pages that have the dnn forms?
Message: 'dnn.controls.toolbars' is null or not an object |
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ClydeG
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| 11-19-2009 04:37 AM |
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Good morning, I have another problem. I had to move to a new server and basically start over. I installed the module, but it failed the first time. I reinstalled and it ran correctly. It doesnt show as an available module ti add though. How can I fix this without recreating the portal again? |
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David To
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| 11-19-2009 07:15 AM |
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Try this under Host / SQL:
update desktopmodules set SupportedFeatures = 5
where friendlyname like '%dynamic forms%'
-- david
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ClydeG
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| 12-15-2009 05:55 AM |
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I have a new dilemna. I am now required to have the form print on submit. I saw on one thread that the "Tailored Text/HTML module" is the way to do this. Before I purchase another module, I want to ensure that this is the best and only way to accomplish that. It also requires a signature block and line at the end of the form. Will it be able to do that as well?
Thanks,
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David To
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| 12-16-2009 06:55 AM |
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HI, I'm somewhat unclear about what you are trying to achieve. So let's say I'm a user and I've filled out the form. Once I click on "Submit", the form will print to a printer for me automatically, is this what you are trying to achieve?
Or are you wanting the end user to click on "Submit", the data will be saved and then you as an Admin will log in and be able to print out the form that the end user submitted? -- David |
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ClydeG
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| 12-16-2009 06:59 AM |
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You got it right at first glance. When a user hits submit, it should print the form for him...or open a new page with a populated form for them to print.
I was given a pdf that they want it to look like...with some instructions at the bottom and such.... |
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David To
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| 12-16-2009 07:21 AM |
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Hi, perhaps the best way to achieve this is using PDF completion event to create your PDF file (low sort order) and adding an email completion event (higher sort) order to send the PDF file to your end user so they can have a copy of it.
The problem with Tailored HTML is:
1) you will need to redirect user to this Tailored HTML page
2) you will need to perform some SQL query to retrieve the data that the user just submitted (by default, the data is stored in several DynamicForms tables so it may be wiser/easier to save the data in your own custom table for retrieving).
Which route do you want to go? -- David |
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ClydeG
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| 12-16-2009 07:26 AM |
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Well, I have the email completion event and that is not turning out like they want, so I would need a way to do both. It looks like creating the custom table is the way to go. |
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David To
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| 12-16-2009 07:36 AM |
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But before going the create custom table route, I suggest creating a basic layout of exactly who you want your form to look like in Tailored HTML and showing it to them for approval before tying in the SQL query / data retrieval, etc. -- David |
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ClydeG
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| 01-05-2010 05:42 AM |
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I am back to it now...
I have it exactly what it needs to look like on the dynamic forms page. In order for this to work, I am assuming that they will need to be registered for it to pull in the correct data, is that correct? |
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David To
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| 01-05-2010 06:58 AM |
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Hi, what data are you trying to pull in? Can you refresh my memory about how you want to apply Dynamic Forms on your website? If you are trying to modify their profile, then you should be using our system product Dynamic Registration which reads/updates the DNN Core profile of a registered user directly. -- David |
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ClydeG
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| 01-05-2010 07:08 AM |
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I have a dynamic form which users will submit for loan purposes. It is gathering the typical user information with additional fields such as school, state, amount, timeframe, etc. They will need to print this out, sign it and then send it in after it is submitted.
We will use the data to begin populating our system when it is submitted. |
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ClydeG
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| 01-05-2010 09:18 AM |
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Here is a screen capture:
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Candace
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| 01-05-2010 11:14 AM |
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Hi Clyde,
Let me jump in here with some tips. You can pull profile properties into your Dynamic Forms fields by going to the Advanced Field Options of each field and linking this with a DNN core property from the dropdown list there. Commonly linked items are First Name, Last Name, Email, etc. However, if you're collecting info like School, DOB, SSN, etc. upon registration, just make sure that these are linked to core properties for Dynamic Forms to pull in.
David gave you some really good suggestions with regards to the print option. The best option is the PDF event that can be emailed to the user and then printed out and signed. I realize it might be a little time consuming to get the look you want on the PDF but once you get this done, it should be a good fit to your requirement. Thanks!
Candace |
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ClydeG
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| 01-05-2010 11:21 AM |
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I guess I am missing something. When I create the pdf, all it does is include the data in list view and doesnt seem to have the option to modify it in anyway. I am using version 3.10.1, is there a newer version that has increased functionality by any chance? The finished form needs to look similar to what it does above.
Sorry about my confusion and thanks so much for your help,
Clyde |
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Candace
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| 01-05-2010 11:33 AM |
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We're actually getting ready to release a DF patch by Friday or so. However, even without this patch, you should have full layout control with your PDF. Some 'looks' may be more difficult to achieve but with some HTML and tables with 0 borders, etc. you can create something similar to your example. With the tokens, the PDF will reflect any responses that the user entered (or auto-populated) as they were filling out the form.
Thanks,
Candace
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ClydeG
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| 01-05-2010 12:19 PM |
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Hi Candace,
When I try to add any additional html to the pdf event, it doesnt save it. It shows up in the source code until I hit update event and then it disapears. |
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Candace
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| 01-05-2010 12:29 PM |
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We've had this reported before but there's an easy workaround. Please go to Module Configuration and disable AJAX from the form then edit your PDF again. Before you hit update, click on source and copy and paste this to Notepad, just in case.
If it still does not save, edit the PDF again but before you hit update, switch the editor from Rich-Text to Basic Text then hit update. Let me know which one did the trick for you. Thanks!
Candace |
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ClydeG
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| 01-05-2010 12:49 PM |
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WOOHOO!!! That works...now, one more question, is there anyway I can get that pdf form to display or print in addition to emailing out? |
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Candace
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| 01-05-2010 01:47 PM |
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Yay! But no, at this time, the PDF can only be included in the email as an attachment or a link. Still, yay!
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ClydeG
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| 01-05-2010 05:19 PM |
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ha, I agree, YAY! Thanks again for the help. I tried to do this before and it never worked. Will the ability to print or display the pdf file be available in a future release perhaps? |
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Candace
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| 01-06-2010 07:13 AM |
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Can't say anything definite at this time but this is a good idea and we will add it to the enhancement request list. Thanks! |
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ClydeG
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| 01-08-2010 09:41 AM |
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Candace, I have found another issue...it doesnt seem to work on firefox, but works fine on internet explorer. I am using what is in demo 27 of your examples that is giving me the issues.
Thanks for any help you can give!
Clyde |
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Candace
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| 01-08-2010 10:40 AM |
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Hi Clyde,
Can you please describe what happens when you say it doesn't work on FF? Is the form not submitting correctly or is not showing up right with the tabs module? Thanks!
Candace |
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ClydeG
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| 01-08-2010 10:46 AM |
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I am using this to output to an custom html field:
# Monthly.innerHTML = 'Your total comes to: ' + (parseInt($(Amount)) - (parseInt($(Minus)))) / (parseInt($(Months))); + '';
The html field does not calculate in Firefox, but does well in IE. |
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ClydeG
going with the flow
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| 01-08-2010 10:47 AM |
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Minus the "#" obviously. |
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ClydeG
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David To
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Posts:2719
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| 01-11-2010 06:58 AM |
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In order for the HTML field to calculate on all browsers, be sure to use the getElementById("ID".innerHTML) function. Another words, make sure your HTML field has an ID specified with it (you can see or set it by clicking on "Source" of the Rich Text Editor). -- David |
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ClydeG
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| 01-11-2010 09:46 AM |
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This is what I have there now:
h1 id="Monthly">Your total comes to: $0.00 |
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