Smart Forms Overview
Smart Forms are dynamic, intelligent forms that adapt based on user input. Build forms with our visual builder or let AI create them for you - perfect for inspections, checklists, surveys, and data collection.
What Makes Forms "Smart"?
Intelligent Features
- Conditional Logic: Show/hide fields based on answers
- Auto-Calculations: Compute values automatically
- Dynamic Validation: Context-aware field validation
- AI Generation: Describe what you need, AI builds it
- Smart Defaults: Pre-fill based on context
Adaptive Behavior
- Changes based on user input
- Skips irrelevant sections
- Validates in real-time
- Guides users through complex processes
- Learns from usage patterns
Key Capabilities
Visual Form Builder
- Drag-and-drop interface
- Real-time preview
- No coding required
- Instant publishing
- Mobile-responsive
AI-Powered Creation
Simply describe your form:
"Create a vehicle inspection form with sections for exterior, interior, engine, and safety equipment checks"
AI generates a complete form in seconds.
Field Intelligence
- Auto-complete suggestions
- Format validation
- Range checking
- Dependency management
- Cross-field validation
Offline Support
- Full functionality without internet
- Local data storage
- Automatic sync when connected
- No data loss
- Queue management
Use Cases
Inspections & Audits
- Equipment inspections
- Safety audits
- Quality checks
- Compliance verification
- Condition assessments
Service Documentation
- Work completion reports
- Time and material tracking
- Customer sign-offs
- Photo documentation
- Issue reporting
Data Collection
- Customer surveys
- Employee feedback
- Incident reports
- Inventory counts
- Field measurements
Compliance Forms
- Regulatory checklists
- Certification forms
- Permit applications
- Safety documentation
- Training records
Form Components
Input Fields
- Text, numbers, dates
- Dropdowns and multi-select
- Radio buttons and checkboxes
- File uploads and photos
- Signatures and drawings
Layout Elements
- Sections and pages
- Columns and grids
- Headers and instructions
- Dividers and spacing
- Conditional containers
Advanced Elements
- GPS location capture
- Barcode/QR scanning
- Calculations and formulas
- Repeating sections
- Skip logic
Integration Features
- Pre-populated data
- Asset/account linking
- Work order attachment
- Automatic workflows
- API webhooks
Smart Form Benefits
For Field Teams
- Faster completion
- Less errors
- Guided process
- Works offline
- Mobile optimized
For Office Staff
- Consistent data
- Automatic validation
- Real-time submission
- Easy reporting
- Less data entry
For Management
- Standardized processes
- Compliance tracking
- Performance insights
- Quality control
- Cost reduction
For Customers
- Professional reports
- Faster service
- Digital records
- Transparency
- Easy access
Form Lifecycle
1. Design
- Plan form structure
- Define fields
- Add logic
- Test thoroughly
2. Deploy
- Publish to users
- Assign permissions
- Train team
- Monitor usage
3. Collect
- Fill in field
- Submit data
- Review submissions
- Generate reports
4. Analyze
- Track metrics
- Identify issues
- Optimize form
- Update as needed
Integration Ecosystem
Work Orders
- Attach forms to work
- Auto-fill from work order
- Complete during service
- Include in reports
Assets
- Link to equipment
- Pre-populate specs
- Track per asset
- Build history
Accounts
- Customer-specific forms
- Account information
- Contact details
- Service preferences
Analytics
- Submission rates
- Completion times
- Field usage
- Error patterns
Getting Started
- Quick Start Guide - Build your first form
- Form Builder - Master the interface
- AI Generation - Let AI help
- Field Types - Available options
Best Practices
Form Design
- Keep it simple
- Logical flow
- Clear instructions
- Mobile-first
- Test thoroughly
Field Selection
- Right type for data
- Appropriate validation
- Helpful descriptions
- Smart defaults
- Required sparingly
Logic Implementation
- Guide don't confuse
- Progressive disclosure
- Clear dependencies
- Error prevention
- Smooth experience
Performance
- Minimize fields
- Optimize images
- Efficient logic
- Fast loading
- Smooth offline
Advanced Features
Templates Library
- Industry-specific forms
- Best practice examples
- Quick customization
- Share across workspace
- Version control
Multi-Language
- Form translations
- Dynamic language switching
- Regional formats
- Cultural adaptations
- RTL support
Workflow Automation
- Trigger actions on submit
- Route for approval
- Create follow-ups
- Send notifications
- Update records
API & Webhooks
- External submissions
- Data integration
- Real-time events
- Custom workflows
- Third-party apps
Success Stories
HVAC Company
"Smart forms reduced our inspection time by 40% and eliminated paper completely. The conditional logic ensures techs don't miss critical checks."
Property Management
"AI-generated our move-in inspection form in minutes. Photos and signatures are automatically organized by unit."
Fleet Services
"Driver inspection forms work offline and sync automatically. DOT compliance has never been easier."
Next Steps
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