In this post i am going to explain how to transfer bulk InfoPath forms from current SharePoint library to archive SharePoint library.
Scenario:
Recently I have requirement from inventory control department to copy all InfoPath from current folder to archive folder where machine’s disposal status is “Collected by CDL”, “Broken up for parts” or “Sold to Scrumpymacs”.
The main objective of this guide is to configure SharePoint 2010 environment so that it could support InfoPath form services and also how to use InfoPath 2010 client software to design and publish InfoPath forms to particular SharePoint document library.
Configuring InfoPath services on SharePoint 2010
Check whether the forms service is enabled in the SharePoint top level site.
On Premises SharePoint:
Navigate to the Site Settings -> Site Collection Features (under section Site Collection Administration) by clicking on the Site Actions action menu bar of SharePoint site.
In this post i am going to give you an idea what kind of validations we can implement in InfoPath 2010. I designed this inventory form in InfoPath 2010 and in following section i am explaing what kind of validation are implemented on this form.
InfoPath 2010 Inventory Form
In this post, I am going to explain some of my work about InfoPath 2010 and SharePoint 2010. You can see how efficiently we can use these two products together. By using InfoPath and SharePoint together we can safe immense amount of time and achieve high goals.
1. Change Request Form:
This InfoPath form is designed to request changes. When form is submitted by authorized staff members these actions are performed:
1. Email sent to manager of staff to notify.
2. Form reviewed by manager, if it is approved then passed to higher management.
3. If approved by higher management then form automatically move to approved change request folder and an automatic email is sent to staff member and manager.
InfoPath 2010 Change Request Form
Warning: InfoPath Forms Services forms cannot be filled out in a Web browser because no State Service connection is configured.
This error occurs when there is no service connection for state service is configured.
SharePoint Configuration
Create Multiple Cascading Drop-down Lists in InfoPath:
Scenario is to create an AV Asset form, which will be containing following information.
InfoPath 2010 AV Assest Form
In this AV form Equipment Type, Manufacturer and Model number are interdepending lists. If user picks up equipment type from equipment combo box, list of manufacturer combo box should only show manufacturer which are only related to this equipment type.
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