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E-Forms

Platform
OnBase
Product
E-Forms
Release
Foundation 24.1
License
Premier
Standard

In most cases, mapping to a Keyword Type number is recommended. When Keyword Type names are used, the renaming of keywords (without a subsequent adjustment to E-Forms) can cause E-Forms to not function. Keyword Type number mapping is effective when Keyword Type names contain characters that are not accepted by HTML. Mapping to a Keyword Type name is recommended only if forms must be imported into multiple databases. Keyword Type numbers cannot be changed in the system. If a form that uses Keyword Type numbers is imported into multiple databases, all form field properties must be changed to map to the Keyword Type numbers in the new database.

When using dates, it is recommended to use drop-down lists or date select controls rather than check boxes or radio button. When using check boxes and radio buttons, leading zero dates do not always display as desired.

When using data sets within fields, limit the total number of data set values to 5000. It is always a good idea to limit field sizes.

Be wary of implementing an OBDataset for which a keyword has an External Dataset configured. The issue is that the OnBase Administrator is not in control of the data in the data set. If a value is ever removed from the LOB system, the forms that were indexed using that value will open and not display a value in the drop-down because no value is in the data set.

Create all hidden keywords in one location in the form. This makes it easier to keep track of them.

Implement hidden keywords as <input type=”text”… in a hidden DIV, and implement a keyboard sequence (Ctrl + Shift + E for example) that makes the DIV visible. This allows an administrator to see all hidden values when troubleshooting a problem with the form.