Chapter 5. Advanced Form Design

We’ve already covered creating and using forms using the features of InfoPath to make smart forms and smart documents. In this chapter, we will go deeper into some of the features that you can use to complete the functionality of an InfoPath form. We will look at using the advanced built-in controls for file attachments, images, and ink pictures; using and creating custom controls with ActiveX technology; and improving the user experience by using conditional formatting, Extension, and XDocument.

Advanced Form Controls

InfoPath supports different control types for displaying and editing data. Controls such as the Text Box and Date Picker directly display the bound data, and controls such as the Drop-Down List Box ...

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