File attachment

Collecting additional information: A file attachment component allows users to upload documents, images, videos, or other types of files as part of the form submission. This can be useful for collecting additional information such as resumes, portfolios, or supporting documentation.

Easy sharing of large files: File attachment component enables users to share large files easily, without having to rely on external file-sharing services.

Convenience: File attachment component allows users to upload files from their local computer, without having to navigate away from the form or use other tools.

Data analysis: File attachment component can be used to collect data from various sources and analyze it, or use it as input for further processing.

User experience: File attachment component can be used to make the form more user-friendly by providing a clear and intuitive way for users to upload files.

Name - You can identify a form component easily with its unique name both in the form and in the rule editor, but the name must not contain spaces or special characters.

Title - With its Title, you can easily identify a component in a form and by default, the title appears on top of the component. If you do not add a title, the name of the component is displayed instead of the title text.

Hide Title - Select the option to hide the component’s Title.

Button title - This option is used to set the label of the button displayed on an Adaptive Form.

Bind Reference - A bind reference is a reference to a data element that is stored in an external data source and used in a form. The bind reference allows you to dynamically bind data to form fields, so that the form can display the most up-to-date data from the data source. For example, a bind reference can be used to display a customer’s name and address in a form, based on the customer’s ID entered into the form. The bind reference can also be used to update the data source with data entered into the form. In this way, AEM Forms enables you to create forms that interact with external data sources, providing a seamless user experience for collecting and managing data.

Mark as Unbound Form Element: Select the option to configure a form field not linked to any schema. This option allows you to save data without updating the data source. It also enables you to handle data in a custom way, separate from standard database integration.

Hide Component - Select the option to hide the component from the form. The component remains accessible for other purposes, such as using it for calculations in the Rule Editor. This is useful when you need to store information that doesn’t need to be seen or directly changed by the user.

Disable Component - Select the option to disable the component. The disabled component is not active or editable by the end user. The user can see the value of the field but cannot modify it. The component remains accessible for other purposes, such as using it for calculations in the Rule Editor.

Read-only - Select the option to make the component non-editable. The user can see the value of the field but cannot modify it. The component remains accessible for other purposes, such as using it for calculations in the Rule Editor.

Allow multiple attachments - Select this option to upload multiple attachments using the File Attachment button.

Required - Select this option, if you want to display the component in an Adaptive Form. After selecting the option, you must attach attachments before proceeding with a form submission. You cannot select the Hide Component or Disable Component in the Basic tab when this option is selected.

Error Message - This option allows you to enter a message that is displayed if the Required checkbox is checked and the field is left blank.

Script Validation Message - This option allows you to enter a message to be displayed if the script validation fails.

Minimum files error message - This option is used to enter an error message that is displayed if you upload files lesser than the specified minimum number of files.

Maximum files error message - This option is used to enter an error message that is displayed if you upload files greater than the specified maximum number of files.

Maximum file size (MB) - This option allows to specify a maximum file size. File sizes are specified in MB.

Maximum file size error message - This option is used to enter an error message that is displayed if you upload files of size more than the file size specified in Maximum file size (MB) option.

Allowed file types - Various types of files that can be uploaded using the File Attachment button are added here. It also allows to add a new file format by clicking the Add button. Supported file formats are: audio, video, image, text or PDF. You can also delete or rearrange allowed file types using:

• Delete - Tap or click to remove specific file types.
• Rearrange - Tap or click and drag to rearrange the order of allowed file types.

File type error message - This option allows you to enter an error message that is displayed when you upload the file formats other than those listed in the Allowed file types option.

Short description - A short description is a brief text explanation that provides additional information or clarification about the purpose of a specific form field. It helps the user understand what type of data should be entered into the field and can provide guidelines or examples to help ensure that the information entered is valid and meets the desired criteria. By default, short descriptions remain hidden. Enable the Always show short description option to display it below the component.

Always show short description - Enable the option to display the Short description below the component.

Help text - Help text refers to additional information or guidance that is provided to the user to assist them in filling out a form field correctly. It appears when the user clicks the help icon (i) placed next to the component. Help text provides more detailed information than a form field’s label or placeholder text, and is designed to help the user understand the requirements or constraints of the field. It can also offer suggestions or examples to make filling out the form easier and more accurate.

Default CSS Classes: You can provide a default CSS class for the Adaptive Forms File Attachment Core Component.

Allowed Styles: You can define styles by providing a name and the CSS class that represents the style. For example, you can create a style named “bold text” and provide the CSS class “font-weight: bold”. You can use or apply these styles to an Adaptive Form in Adaptive Forms editor. To apply a style, in Adaptive Forms editor, select the component you want to apply the style to, navigate to the properties dialog, and select the desired style from the Styles drop-down list. If you need to update or modify the styles, simply return to the Design Dialog, update the styles in the styles tab, and save the changes.

Group Name: You can provide a name to identify the custom property group. You can add, delete, or rearrange multiple custom property groups. After adding the custom property group, you can see the following options:

• Key-Value Pairs: You can add multiple custom property names and custom property values by clicking the Add button for each custom property group.

• Delete: Tap or click to delete the custom property name and custom property value.

• Rearrange: Tap or click and drag to rearrange the order of the custom property name and custom property value.