Using the Forms Explorer

The Forms Explorer allows you to view and launch forms, and opens when Laserform Desktop is opened.

To open the Forms Explorer from Laserform Desktop, select View: Forms Explorer.

The Explorer window is divided into two panes. The left-hand pane displays a list of all the form groups and subgroups.

When a form group is selected, the forms in that group are listed in the right-hand pane.

Form types

Each form type is identified by its own icon:

Standard Lform.
Icon where older versions are available.
Lform Custom Template.
Word Expandable Form.

Previewing forms

Click to show a preview of the front page of the selected form.

This makes sure the correct form is selected, and is useful where a document management system is in use and input is required before the form has been opened.

A read only image of the complete form will be displayed, which can be resized or printed.

Note It is not possible to preview any Custom Form Templates.

Searching for forms

You can search for a form by name, number or description.

Enter your search term into the box at the top of the Forms Explorer.
Press Enter or the Go Search button. The results will be shown below in the right-hand pane.
To clear the search results, click on a folder in the left-hand pane.

To narrow down your search click the Find button. You can then use the parameters to help locate the forms.

Customising the Forms Explorer

You can choose how the form files are displayed:

View Large Icons.
View Small Icons.
View in List.
View in Report: Shows the version number, description and date of each form, as well as its number.

The Forms Explorer can also be tailored for individual company needs. See Customising the Forms Explorer.

Frequently used form shortcuts

Forms you use frequently can be added to the Laserform Desktop shortcut toolbar.

Right-click on the form in the right-hand pane. The form will be added to the toolbar on Laserform Desktop.