Your participants will learn how to use the advanced features of InfoPath 2010. This workshop is designed to teach you a basic understanding of InfoPath 2010 in a practical way. This workshop incorporates a hands-on approach to learning. They will get a chance to practice some of the advanced features right on a computer.
InfoPath is a powerful solution for collecting data from users on a variety of platforms. Microsoft InfoPath 2010 has new great features, such as the Office Fluent UI, and the ability to customize SharePoint list forms in just one click. Are you ready to take your organization to the next level with Microsoft InfoPath 2010?
Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
• Icebreaker
• Housekeeping Items
• The Parking Lot
• Workshop Objectives
Module Two: Types of Controls
• Insert Controls on a Form Template
• Understanding Controls and the Data Source
• Input Controls
• Object Controls
• Container Controls
• Custom Controls
• Remove a Control from a Form Template
Module Three: Repeating and Optional Controls
• Using Repeat Tables
• Using Repeating Sections
• Creating an Optional Section
Module Four: Control Tool Properties and Table Tools Tabs
• Control Tool Properties Tabs
• Using the Control Properties Dialog Box
• Table Tools Tab
Module Five: Actions
• Creating an Action Based on User Input
• Using Buttons to Switch Views
• Applying Conditional Formatting
• Calculating Fields
• Validating Your Form Input Data
Module Six: Importing Form Designs
• Importing Designs from Other Applications
• Importing Word Forms
• Importing Excel Forms
Module Seven: Advanced Topics
• Cascading List Box
• Merging Forms
• Adding Resource Files to Your Form Template
Module Eight: Understanding Code
• How InfoPath uses XML Technologies
• InfoPath Form Events
• Working with Data Connections
• Using an Add-In
• The Developer Tab
Module Nine: Publishing Forms
• Understanding Form Security
• Setting Form Template Security Level
• Network Location
• Hosting InfoPath Forms
Module Ten: SharePoint Integration
• Form Libraries
• Promoting Field Properties
• Email Enabling Document Libraries
• SharePoint Workflow
Module Eleven: Publishing Forms for Use with SharePoint
• Publishing To a SharePoint Form Library
• Publishing To a SharePoint Site as a Content Type
• Browser Capable Forms
• Installable Form Template
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
• Words from the Wise
• Review of Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations