Advanced Web Form Features - Unlocking Powerful Capabilities

Advanced Web Form Features - Unlocking Powerful Capabilities

Overview

This article will help you build sophisticated forms that enhance productivity and user experience.





1. Dynamic Field Control

Conditional Logic & Field Dependencies

Show/hide fields based on user input to create smart, adaptive forms:


// Example: Display "Additional Feedback" only if rating is 3  

frappe.ui.form.on("Feedback", {  

    "rating": function(frm) {  

        frm.toggle_display("additional_feedback", frm.doc.rating <= 3);  

    }  

});  


Use Cases:
✔ Show follow-up questions for negative feedback
✔ Display warranty fields for product-related feedback
✔ Hide irrelevant sections based on user type


Dynamic Default Values

Auto-populate fields using:


  • Session data (logged-in user details)

  • URL parameters (e.g., ?product_id=123)

  • Linked documents (via Dynamic Link fields)




2. Enhanced Field Types

Specialized Input Options

Field Type

Best For

Example

Geolocation

Service visits, delivery feedback

Capture customer coordinates

Signature

Approvals, contracts

E-signature for validation

Table Multi-Select

Multi-item feedback

Rate multiple products at once

QR Code Scanner

Inventory checks, event attendance

Scan asset IDs directly


File & Image Uploads

  • Restrict file types (PDF, PNG, etc.)

  • Set maximum upload size

  • Auto-attach to linked documents




3. Automation & Workflow Integration

Auto-Assign Actions

Trigger workflows when forms are submitted:


  1. Create Tasks for support teams on low ratings

  2. Update CRM Records with new feedback

  3. Send Alerts via email/SMS for urgent responses


# Example: Auto-create support ticket for poor ratings  

def on_submit(doc, method):  

    if doc.rating <= 2:  

        frappe.get_doc({  

            "doctype": "Support Ticket",  

            "subject": f"Negative Feedback: {doc.name}",  

            "priority": "High"  

        }).insert()  


Real-Time API Integrations

  • Push data to Google Sheets for analysis

  • Sync with CRM systems like Salesforce

  • Trigger Zapier workflows for 500+ app connections




4. Advanced Security & Compliance

Data Protection Features

  • Role-based access: Restrict form visibility

  • Encrypted fields: For sensitive data (e.g., medical info)

  • GDPR compliance: Add consent checkboxes


Submission Controls

  • Limit responses per user/IP address

  • Set form expiration dates

  • Enable CAPTCHA to prevent spam




5. Custom Styling & Branding

CSS Overrides

/* Add company colors & fonts */  

.web-form-container {  

    font-family: "Arial";  

    background-color: #f9f9f9;  

}  


.rating-widget {  

    color: #FFD700; /* Gold stars */  

}  


White-Label Options

  • Remove "Powered by iVendNext"

  • Add custom logos

  • Match your brand’s color scheme




6. Performance Optimization

Best Practices for Speed

  • Lazy load non-critical fields

  • Minify custom JavaScript/CSS

  • Cache frequently accessed forms


Analytics Integration

Track user behavior with:


  • Google Analytics event tracking

  • Heatmaps (via Hotjar)

  • A/B testing tools like Optimizely




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