Form2Content Field Types
Form2Content Articles are created using forms for every Content Types created. The forms are made in the Content Type Manager and apart from the Joomla fields (title, meta, etc.) you can add as many custom fields you like. The goal is to standardise input (i.e. select list of country names instead of an input box) so spelling, layout and options are kept the same.
Explanations of the expected field input in the form can be added to each field type. This will results in a blue information icon in the form and help the user fill out what is expected.
While creating your custom forms per Content Type you can choose from the following field types.
Check box list
The Checkbox list field type is a multi select field type and allows the submitter to select multiple values. The values of the checkbox list can be pre-configured and ordered.Text box (single line)
One of the most used input types is the single line text box.
Hyperlink
HyperlinkImage
The Image field type is used to upload images. It also automatically creates a thumbnail which can also be shown in your article content.
Text area (without editor)
Text area without editorText area (with editor)
Text areaDisplay list (ordered or unordered)
The display list provides the option to let users add list items without the knowledge of HTML. Using a simple interface list options can be added, ordered and removed.IFrame
IFrameDate picker
Date pickerFile upload
The File upload field type allows you to include files in your templates which have been submitted through the form. Files can be easily selected using Browse and are automatically uploaded.Database lookup
The Database lookup is a MySQL query field which allows you to show the results in a drop-down list or radio button style within your form. Include information from any of the Joomla database fields, including from other components!
Info Text (editor)
This field doesn't add dynamic content but provides a way of adding instructions to your input form. Let your users know what you are asking them or provide some usefull information.
