- Action Button Tool

Action buttons execute form commands that are invoked by the person filling out your form.  Form authors can place an Action button anywhere on the form, and can select from a list of pre-defined commands that will be performed when the button is clicked in Formatta Filler.

For example, when a "Send" button is pressed, the form will automatically be emailed to the address specified by the form author.  Other action button commands include:

• Print

• Save

• Post

• Validate

• Hyperlink

• and many others

Action buttons can greatly speed up and simplify form filling and processing by automating a great variety of tasks.  By adding multiple commands to an Action button, a single click can perform as many actions as you specify.  

Note:  As a security precaution, only commands defined by Formatta can be included on a form.

Action buttons can even be customized with pictures and logos to create a standard corporate look.

Using Action Buttons

1. Select the Action Button tool on the Object Toolbar and draw a button on your form.

2. Edit the button text and then double-click to add Commands.