Import and Export Instructions

This is a very important topic for speeding up work and for backing up and recovering. Additionally, the import and export capabilities allow you to develop forms in one environment and then publish them to a second, and you can easily copy examples from idealfed.com.

Import and Export a Single Form


   * Accessed from "Form Designer" screen
   * Downloads a file of the single Form configuration (layout and fields) to your local machine
   * Does NOT download javascript or 'style' overrides
   * Upload ONLY loads to memory of browser. Upload does NOT save to server. Will not import javascript or style overrides
   * To save to server you must "Save Settings" after uploading

Import and Export a Form Group


   * Accessed from Forms Administration screen
   * Downloads a file of the entire Form Group to your local machine
   * DOES download javascript or 'style' overrides
   * Upload loads directly to server. Will overwrite Form Group if exists by name

Import and Export ALL Form Groups (for backup and recovery)


   * Accessed from Forms Administration screen using extra GET parameter: debug=true
   * Downloads a file of the entire Forms configuration to your local machine
   * DOES download javascript or 'style' overrides
   * Upload loads directly to server. Will overwrite ENTIRE FORMS configuration!!!

Import and Export ALL Form Groups using server stored images (<=20 saves)


   * Accessed from Forms Administration screen using extra GET parameter: debug=true
   * "Save History" shows last 20 saved configuration images.
   * Clicking "Apply" image will load image to browser memory ONLY
   * To revert to one of these images: click apply. "Download" entire configuration. "Choose file" and upload.