Computer E-Learning

Welcome to the Microsoft InfoPath 2007 Advanced workshop. InfoPath is a powerful solution for collecting data from users on a variety of platforms.

In this module, we’ll look at different ways to insert controls onto the template. We’ll also discuss how controls work with the data source. We’ll take a closer look at the types of controls you can use on your form templates. We’ll look at the standard controls you can use on your forms. We’ll also look at repeating and optional controls. This module explains how to use file and picture controls, as well as custom and advanced controls. Finally, we’ll look at how to remove controls from the form template.

In this module, you’ll learn how to use repeating tables and sections. Repeating tables and sections allow you to create containers for information, without having to take too much extra space on your form template. Your form users can enter or view as much information as needed. You’ll also learn about optional sections.

This module explains how to use actions with your controls. First, we’ll look at actions based on user input. Then you’ll learn how to create a button to allow your form user to switch views. We’ll take a look at conditional formatting and inserting a formula into a control. Finally, you’ll learn how to use conditions to validate form input data.

In this module, we’ll take a look at using forms you have set up in Word or Excel and converting them to InfoPath form templates. First, we’ll discuss how this process works and consider the features that do not convert from Word or Excel. Then, you’ll get a chance to practice importing a form from a Word document designed as a form. Finally, you’ll get to import an Excel workbook designed as a form.

This module explains two advanced topics. You’ll learn how to create a cascading list based on a selection in a drop down list. You’ll also learn about form merging.

In this module, you’ll learn about custom task panes. You’ll learn how to add resource files to your form template for use as a custom task pane. You’ll also learn how to create a custom task pane.

This module will help prepare you to work with programming to further customize your form templates. First, we’ll look at how InfoPath uses XML technologies. Then we’ll look at the InfoPath form events. We’ll also learn how to work with data connections. Finally, we’ll take a look at some considerations when using an add-in.

This module will help you understand form security when deciding how to publish your forms. You’ll learn how to set the security level for your forms. You’ll also learn how to publish forms to a network location. This module helps you to understand how to host InfoPath forms in another application.

In this module, we’ll look at ways that you can integrate your InfoPath form templates for use with Office SharePoint Server 2007. We’ll look at form libraries and using promoting or demoting form properties. We’ll also look at email enabling document libraries. Finally, we’ll take a look at SharePoint workflow.

In this module, you’ll learn how to publish forms to use with SharePoint. First, we’ll look at publishing forms to a SharePoint form library. Then we’ll look at how to publish forms as a SharePoint content type. You’ll also learn how to publish browser-compatible forms. Finally, we’ll look publishing installable form templates.

Although this workshop is coming to a close, we hope that your journey to improve your InfoPath 2007 skills is just beginning. Please take a moment to review and update your action plan. This will be a key tool to guide your progress in the days, weeks, months, and years to come. We wish you the best of luck on the rest of your travels!