Laserform templates

Laserforms consist of static text and fields where data can be entered manually or, using ALB, merged from a database. The process requires that the Laserform fields are mapped to appropriate fields in the ALB database. Once the Laserform template has been mapped, the merge process pulls data from the IRIS Law Business database field into the mapped Laserform field. When the merge process has completed, the user is still able to amend the form, if necessary.

Laserform templates are created from Utilities > Custom Data and Mappings by a system administrator. The administrator selects the required form and then maps the form fields to the relevant ALB database fields. Static text can also be used in the template, if appropriate. This gives your firm the flexibility to decide which ALB database fields you want to be mapped to Laserform fields. Custom mappings can either be based on a blank Laserform, or on a Laserform that has been pre-mapped by Advanced.

The links below detail the basic method of mapping Laserform fields. However, there are more powerful methods available that enable you to merge forms, perform automatic spell-checks on forms, and so on. If you would like to take advantage of the advanced features of mapping Laserforms, please contact your Account Manager.

Note

• The mapping is against a specific version of the Laserform (displayed in both the mapping tool and the form production dialog under the heading "Version"). When you install a Laserform form update, ALB will continue to merge against the older, mapped version of the form. To pick up the new version of the form, there is a refresh tool in the mapping dialog box which will copy the mapping to the latest form version.