Table views show the data records collected for an object. You can reuse fields added to the object via a previously created form view by dragging the field from a field listing in the form viewer. An App Builder object can have multiple form views.Īdding fields to a form view automatically adds them to the object.

The Liferay Forms application’s form builder tool is repurposed for this. Form ViewsĪ form view defines which of the object’s data fields users should fill out. You can define the data fields of a custom object at the same time as creating its form views. Native objects contain data fields out of the box.

When creating an application based on an object, you create at least one form view, at least one table view, and deploy the application. For example, a Guestbook object would at least contain a Name field and a Message field. It defines the information the application collects and manages. App Builder ObjectsĪn Object is at the foundation of every App Builder application. To skip straight to building an application, see Creating an Application with App Builder. All apps made with App builder consist of three components defined in the app builder UI: objects, form views, and table views.

Creating an AppĪpp Builder comes in two flavors: Standard and Workflow Powered. Keep form data separate from other forms’ dataĭisplay collected data in multiple placesĭeploy multiple forms for one data objectĭeploy multiple data record views for one data objectĪpp Builder goes beyond forms by providing data display tables, flexible deployment options, form combining, and more, all backed by a single data object. Why use App Builder when the Liferay Forms application includes similar form-building capabilities? Here’s an overview of the differences: Capabilityĭeploy the form in a widget or at a dedicated URL With App Builder, you can create functional business applications with dedicated user interfaces and data separation without a single line of code. Build a data model, define the application’s forms (for entering data) and tables (for viewing and managing data records), then deploy your application to a Site or as a completely standalone application. Available: Liferay CE/DXP 7.3 ( deprecated and removed in 7.4)Īpp Builder is a low-code application development solution for Liferay DXP.

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