Content Types¶

Content types are reusable form templates that can be used across multiple processes, or as profile forms for cases and documents. Unlike form templates, which are limited to a single process, content types are independent entities, published separately and updated only from their source. The content type's data model is packaged with the form and imported into the using process.

Creating Content Types¶

To create a content type:

1. Create a form template.
2. Link the form template to a content type.

Using Content Types in Forms (Dynamic Forms)¶

The ContentType widget renders a content type dynamically within a form:

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<ContentType TypeXPath="Type" TargetXPath="Content">
    <Rules/>
</ContentType>

TypeXPath: XPath to the field containing the content type name. TargetXPath: XPath specifying the container element where the template's data model will be imported.

Content Type Data Source¶

The content type name can be set manually or dynamically using a ContentTypeDataSource with a list control:

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<DropDown XPath="Type">
    <DataSources>
        <ContentTypeDataSource Enabled="True">
            <Mappings/>
        </ContentTypeDataSource>
    </DataSources>
</DropDown>

Content Types as Profile Forms¶

Content types serve as profile forms for both documents and cases:

• Document Profiles: When creating a document, available content types are listed, allowing users to select a profile form.
• Case Profiles: Similarly, content types are available for selection when creating new cases.