XML Forms is a collection of Drupal modules that allow for the manipulation of XML documents though Drupal forms. The Islandora Form Builder (XML_Forms modules) makes it possible for users to create, copy, and edit ingest forms, and to affiliate them with Content Models in the repository.
The following Modules are installed as part of the XML Forms package. See inline documentation for additional details.
This module allows for the creation of Object Based Drupal Forms. It provides a number of functions and class for processing/populating forms.
Some important notes.
The core of the library this module provides functions for processing XML files through forms.
In essence this module models
This module provides functions for processing Schema files. It's used to determine where to insert XML Nodes, and how to validate them.
This module defines custom Drupal Form Elements along with AHAH callbacks.
tabs/tabpanels
These Form Elements are used to model XML Nodes that can repeat and contain other XML Nodes.
Example:
<cntaddr> <!-- tabpanel one --> <addrtype>undefined</addrtype> <city>undefined</city> <!-- ... --> </cntaddr> <cntaddr> <!-- tabpanel two --> <addrtype>one</addrtype> <!-- ... --> </cntaddr> |
tags/tag
These Form Elements are used to model XML Nodes that can repeat and contain only character data.
Example:
<origin>test</origin> <!-- tag #1 --> <origin>undefined</origin> <!-- tag #2 --> <origin>testing</origin> <!-- tag #3 --> |
Install as usual, see this for further information.
Create and import forms at Administration » Form Builder (admin/islandora/xmlform).
Q. Can I convert an existing field to any form element type listed in the "Type" options under the "Common Form Controls" tab (or create new form elements using any form element type)?
A. No. The following element types are not supported for full CRUD (create/read/update/delete) operations: