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Two Forms, One Database - cAPSLOCK - Oct 16th, 2014
I am curious if you could create more than one front end for the same database.
For example I want clients to sign up for a conference, but then I want the administrators to be able to edit fields in the same application the client does not see.
Is this possible?
Easy?
RE: Two Forms, One Database - alexh - Oct 16th, 2014
You can set up multiple views, so that one client can submit the form, and the administrator can edit.
If you are ok with an external form, the best option is to use a web form for the clients to sign up for the conference, and then give your administrators access to log in to form tools with their own accounts so they can view and edit information.
Let me know if you need some more direction.
Alex
(Oct 16th, 2014, 8:46 AM)cAPSLOCK Wrote: I am curious if you could create more than one front end for the same database.
For example I want clients to sign up for a conference, but then I want the administrators to be able to edit fields in the same application the client does not see.
Is this possible?
Easy?
RE: Two Forms, One Database - cAPSLOCK - Oct 16th, 2014
So, I have already set up the large form via formtools. Would I use the api via a standard HTML page to make the more limited client form?
I think all I need to know is how to start logistically, then I can get going.
(Oct 16th, 2014, 8:56 AM)alexh Wrote: You can set up multiple views, so that one client can submit the form, and the administrator can edit.
If you are ok with an external form, the best option is to use a web form for the clients to sign up for the conference, and then give your administrators access to log in to form tools with their own accounts so they can view and edit information.
Let me know if you need some more direction.
Alex
RE: Two Forms, One Database - alexh - Oct 16th, 2014
Based on what it seems like you are trying to accomplish, I would write a web form and connect it to Form Tools. The documentation is very helpful in explaining how to do that.
Once you have the web form working, you can create accounts for administrators. They can then log in and view/edit forms as you allow.