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Microsoft InfoPath 2003 revolutionizes form creation for educators, enabling seamless data integration into various databases. This intuitive, WYSIWYG interface makes gathering information more efficient while allowing for flexible data usage. Key features include automatic addition of rows for repeating information, robust data validation with inline alerts, and a powerful XML structure that enhances data reuse across different systems. Instructors can streamline processes by exporting data to Excel, Access, or SQL Server, and merge multiple forms into one, increasing productivity and enhancing teaching outcomes.
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Microsoft InfoPath 2003 for the Technology Instructor’s Soul Understanding what’s new for you… and for your students. Corinne Hoisington
A form creation program allowing seamless integration of data into various databases. Gather information more efficiently. Flexible use of information WYSIWYG interface Simple Validation Converts data to XML Introducing New InfoPath 2003
Intuitive Forms • Paper Forms normally have too many extra blank lines • The form can intuitively add tables rows as needed for repeating information like more lines for an expense report for meals.
Data Validation • Inline Alerts • Required controls • Data-type validation • Range checking • Dynamic comparisons • Script-based validation
Extensible Mark-up Language • XML makes it easier for information to be reused across different documents or systems for various purposes. • Store Data: • in a database • on a Web server or file share • on a server running Windows SharePoint Services
Export data into Excel or Access SQL Server BizTalk Server You can merge data from several saved forms into one combined form Using Form Data