Resource Components are the easiest way to create data bound web forms applications. Resources enable the designer to create complex data objects that can be leveraged in forms across an organization. When a resource is added to a form, you have the ability to empower users to add additional resources as necessary, or select from an existing list of resources. Consider a purchase request example.
- When working with a purchase request, it would be common to choose from a list of vendors that have been used previously. It may make sense to create a Resource for Vendor. In the example below, a Vendor Resource is created to capture Vendor Name, Email Address, and Phone Number.
- A request Form can be created to capture the additional details for the request. In the example below, a Form is created to capture Item Description and Amount. Before dropping input components on the form, a Columns Component is added to control overall layout. A Resource Component is added to the Form, and the Submit button is brought into the confines of the Columns Component to bring the Submit action closer to the user's input points.
