Openous
Menu
File
Easily access the file menu using keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+S to save the form.
Edit
Copy-Paste controls using keyboard shortcuts. Copy-Paste not only in the same form, but also transfer the controls to other forms.
Editor
Search anywhere within the form, for control types or the specific control names and see the matching items highlighted.
Re-create Form
Easily change the interface, with a single click, swap between columns and tabs instantly.
Content Types
Keep different versions of the form. Toggle between them to work on any version and specify which version should be live.
Actions
Each control has its very own actions. For instance, drag and drop the controls to move them or use the arrows to move the controls to the position you’re after or add/delete rows and columns in tables and grid containers; and many more options each unique to each control.
Search
Search for controls by name or type in the form.
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Form Panel & Toolbox
Form Panel
Use the drag and drop feature to move controls from the toobox as well as to re-position them within the form.
Sharepoint Controls
This is the list of controls that replaces and extend Sharepoint’s basic functionality.
Controls
Openous controls extend Sharepoint’s functionality allowing you to advance your forms.
Containers
With Openous, you can choose your canvas. Build your form using a table like design, break the form into sections, create tabs, and even multiple columns using a grid or even a menu panel.
Data Controls
Choose between our basic controls (radio buttons, check boxes and combo boxes), or advance the input method displaying charts, progress bars, listboxes and many many more.
Unused Fields
This is where all the list’s items are listed. If a field’s been removed from the form, no longer being displayed, the item will be displayed under this category of controls.
Related Entities
All data from related lists will be displayed under this category. This applies only if a list has tracker or lookup fields.
Search
Live filter the controls listed in the toolbox to quickly find the one you’re looking for.
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Properties
Appearance
Configure each control’s style through the form by specifying the background and foreground color, add borders, change the text alignment (vertical and horizontal), add overlay, add tooltip and much much more. Or even style each using custom CSS.
Behavior
Gain full control of the form’s elements by adjusting each control’s behavior. Enable/Disable the control, mark as required, make printable or even hide. Specify the input’s format and many more options, depending on the control.
Data Binding
Select the data provider that best fits your needs. Choose between static, async, code, formula, web service, url, or even Sharepoint records (single or multi) or people and predefine the default value for each control.
Layout
Advance each control by adding a custom CSS Class, or set the desired height, width, padding and margin to ensure the layout result you desired.
Miscellaneous
Include your own javascript or css file, toggle visibility and read/write status and configure the form’s metadata, controlling versioning and print orientation settings and much much more.
Search
Live filter the properties to quickly find the property you’re looking for.
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Events & History
Events
Take advantage of each control’s events and control your form’s components and options. Perform validations and toggle controls’ visibility.
Events Search
Live filter the events listed in the events list to quickly find the one you’re looking for.
History
Have full control over your designer. Review the changes log, undo/redo actions or even reset your form to its initial state.