Creating a form by extension

Note: This procedure applies to forms being created in Design Mode in Windows client. For the procedure to create a form by extension in the Web Designer, see Creating a form by extension (in the Web Designer).

To create a new form by extending an existing form in the Windows client:

  1. In Design Mode, launch the Form Wizard.
  2. In the first page of the wizard, select the Extend an existing form option, and then click Next.
  3. In the next page, specify:
    • The name to assign to the new form
    • The form on which the new form is to be based (Base Form)
    • Optionally, a description of the new form

      Windows client automatically provides a base description that you can change.

    • Optionally, set the new form to load when a request to open the base form is received (Replace Base Form)
  4. Click Next.
  5. Click Finish.
    Note:  Unlike other form creation options, this type of form does not allow you to save a template.

The Windows client then creates a copy of the base form, gives it the new name, and opens it in Design Mode.