An Image Only field represents an area where no data capture should occur. This is typically used to identify an area where diagrams are created or signitures will be present. An Image Only field does not have a function when processing incoming forms however it does have a purpose when data is exported: When exporting […]
Free Text
A Free Text area is typically a large handwriting area where users write paragraphs of text in joined up handwriting. It is generally used for capturing things like notes, statements, reports and things where it is not appropriate to use Check Boxes or Comb Boxes. Free Text areas usually have a lower recognition accuracy than […]
Check Boxes / Radio Buttons
Check boxes are fields that allow the user to tick to select a particular option. Give a list of check boxes a user can typically select zero or more options from the list. For example, given the list: Home owner Driver Employed In some cases it would be appropriate to select all three options. Radio […]
Add New Printer
You can add a new printer by following these instructions. 1. Check the Printer Specifications First of all you should check that the printer you intend to use will be compatible with OpenForms. The printer should have the following attributes: Colour laser printer At least 600dpi Support PostScript or PDF print files Have Toner-Saving or […]
System Log
OpenForms creates a detailed System Log that records all activity within the environment. This log file can be used to view check system health and any error messages. To view System Log details Select Admin menu, Logging Entire log are presented on screen with user friendly page navigation, click a log to view further details. Screen will display […]
Comb Boxes
Comb boxes (or isolated text fields) are data captures areas that are written one character at a time. Typically they offer the highest accuracy for handwriting recognition because each character can be individually identified. Comb boxes are given their name because of their appearence which resembles a comb. OpenForms is optimised to work with enclosed […]
Change Colour Theme
You can adjust the way that OpenForms appears on your computer so that it is consistent with your corporate software and to make sure it takes up the correct amount of space on your display screen. To change the theme colours of the system Select the Home menu to display the Dashboard page Select App Settings option from Admin and select […]
Add Your Logo
You can adjust the way that OpenForms appears on your computer so that it is consistent with your corporate software and to make sure it takes up the correct amount of space on your display screen. To change the organisation logo By default, the Magicomm logo is displayed at the top of the Sidebar In the Admin menu, […]
Change Homepage Image
You can adjust the way that OpenForms appears on your computer so that it is consistent with your corporate software and to make sure it takes up the correct amount of space on your display screen. To display a Corporate Header in the Dashboard Select the Home menu to display the Dashboard page In the body of the Dashboard, […]
Lexicons
When a Form is associated with a customised dictionary or lexicon it improves the accuracy when script written by the Digital Pen is converted to digital text. You can populate a lexicon with technical words and your own terminology. To edit a lexicon from Design Forms In Design Forms, Tasks, select Manage Lexicons You can add a […]