Create a simple form with Scaffolding macros

Create a simple form with Scaffolding macros

Let’s create a simple form containing text and numeric data and dropdown lists.

Overview

In this example, we use Scaffolding to create a form for a user to fill in with data. Then, we reuse that data and display it in a structured way.

Ingredients

Apps

Scaffolding

Macros

Text Data, List Data, List Option, Live Template

Guide

  1. Create a table as in the following image:

  2. Add Text Data, List Data, List Option, and Number Data macros as in the following image:

Use unique macro names to avoid conflicts.

  1. Save the page.

You can now click Edit Contents to enter data into the form.

Notes

To simplify editing the Text Data content, you can set the Content Type parameter to text instead of richtext.

To allow multiple selections for List Data, select Allow Multiple.

If there are many pages with similar content, consider using Live Template.

Result

Project Details

Project Name

Docs Site Update

Project Details

The technical writer should overhaul the look of the docs site and rewrite the content.

Project Code

NEWDOCS

Estimated Completion Date

Apr 12, 2023

Contract Type

Fixed Price

Estimated Hours

100