The Mekon Forms Framework (MFF) provides a configuration and a centralised JavaScript function library for the creation of dynamic forms in Adobe LiveCycle Designer that support division by, and navigation of, large forms section by section.
The “intelligence” of a dynamic form is controlled by the execution of JavaScript code from field and button events e.g., when a field is initialised or exited, or when a button is clicked. MFF will save development time because most necessary functions that are required for navigation or validation are already supplied.
MFF includes:
- TitlePage Master page – an introductory 1 page section. This is usually a branded opening ‘home’ page for the form that provides basic instructions for completion, summary information about form completion progress, and entry route(s) into the form.
- Main Master page definition including a navigation toolbar and content display area – it is expected that the customer will supply or request their own design for the toolbar graphic once requirements are established for the form. Additional Master page definitions can be added for form sections with unique requirements.
- Menu – OPTIONAL – provides a means to select which sections are required. If all sections are required OR requirements are identified by answers to earlier questions, this section isn’t required.
- Main sections – vary according to customer requirements. The form is divided into logical sections.
- Conclusion page – a branded closing page that provides the respondent with options such as review, printing and form submission.
- Hidden management section – a hidden section that stores the control fields for navigation (BreadCrumb) and validation functions, and the BreadCrumb repeating subform that supports the section by section navigation.
