Aspose.Cells Forms for DNN

Introduction

Aspose.Cells Dynamic Forms for DNN Module allows users to generate dynamic questionnaires and surveys, save user input into an Excel spreadsheet, and export the results into Excel, text, CSV, and OpenDocument Spreadsheet using Aspose.Cells. This module demonstrates the powerful spreadsheet‑building features provided by Aspose.Cells for .NET.

Module Features

This initial version of the module is enriched with the following features to make the forms building and export process simple and easy to use:

  • Save form field settings in Excel
  • Save form’s user input data into Excel
  • Allow adding new and updating existing form fields
  • Allow adding TextBox, Multiline TextBox, RadioButton, CheckBox, and DropDownList (including DropDownList items‑type fields)
  • Allow adding/updating a label for each field
  • Allow showing/hiding form fields
  • Auto‑fit columns to content length and apply header column formatting as bold text
  • Export data to Microsoft Excel documents (.xls, .xlsx, and .xlsb)
  • Export data to tab‑delimited text document (*.txt)
  • Export data to CSV (comma‑delimited) (*.csv)
  • Export data to OpenDocument Spreadsheet (*.ods)
  • Option to select the desired output format before exporting
  • Exported document is automatically sent to the browser for downloading

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System Requirements and Supported Platforms

System Requirements

In order to set up Aspose.Cells .NET for DNN modules, you need to meet the following requirements:

  • DNN 7.0 +

Please feel free to contact us if you wish to install these modules on other versions of DNN.

Supported Platforms

Aspose.Cells .NET for DNN modules currently supports:

  • DNN 7.0 +

Please feel free to contact us if you wish to install these modules on other versions of DNN.

Downloading

You can download the Aspose .NET Dynamic Forms Builder for DNN module from one of the following locations:

Installing

Once downloaded, please follow these steps to install the module into your DNN website:

  1. Log into your site as either Host or another super‑user‑level account.
  2. Navigate to the Host menu and select Extensions.
  3. Click Install Extension Wizard.
  4. As directed, browse to the location of the downloaded zip file, select it, then click Open.
  5. Click Next, accept the license, and continue through the install. When finished, click the Return button.

Please check this module installation video from DNN for more details.

Using

After you have installed the Aspose .NET Dynamic Forms Builder for DNN module, it is really simple to start using it on your website. Please follow these simple steps to get started:

  1. Make sure you are logged in to DNN with a Host or Admin level account.
  2. Navigate to the page where you want to add the module.
  3. Select Modules followed by Add New Module from the top ribbon.
  4. From the list, select Aspose.NET Dynamic Forms Builder and drag it into position.

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You have successfully added the Aspose .NET Dynamic Forms Builder for DNN module to your page.

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Dynamic Forms Settings

  1. Make sure you are logged in and in page‑editing mode.
  2. Click the Settings option available on the top‑right module popup menu along with the module title.
  3. Click the Aspose.Cells Forms for DNN – Settings tab.
  4. There are a few pre‑defined fields; you can edit/hide them by clicking Edit in the grid.
  5. You can create new fields of any type such as TextBox, MultiLineTextBox, RadioButton, Checkboxes, DropdownList, Title, Success Message.

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Using Dynamic Form (Submit)

  1. Fill in the fields.
  2. Click the Submit button to save data.
  3. Each Submit button click will save a new record into Excel.

Export Saved Data

  1. Make sure you are logged in and in page‑editing mode.
  2. Mouse over the Edit icon and click Export using Aspose.Cells option available on the top‑right module popup menu along with the module title.
  3. Select Export Type.
  4. Click Export Data.
  5. The exported data file, as per the selected export type, will pop up for download/open.
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Video Demo

Please check the video below to see the module in action.

Support, Extend and Contribute

Support

From the very first days of Aspose, we knew that just giving our customers good products would not be enough. We also needed to deliver good service. We are developers ourselves and understand how frustrating it is when a technical issue or a quirk in the software stops you from doing what you need to do. We’re here to solve problems, not create them.

This is why we offer free support. Anyone who uses our product, whether they have bought it or are using an evaluation, deserves our full attention and respect.

You can log any issues or suggestions related to Aspose.Cells .NET for DNN modules using any of the following platforms:

Extend and Contribute

Aspose .NET Dynamic Forms Builder module for DNN is an open‑source project, and its source code is available on the major social‑coding websites listed below. Developers are encouraged to download the source code and extend the functionality to meet their own requirements.

Source Code

You can get the latest source code from one of the following locations:

How to Configure the Source Code

You need to have the following installed in order to open and extend the source code:

Please follow these simple steps to get started:

  1. Download/clone the source code.
  2. Open Visual Studio 2010 and choose File > Open Project.
  3. Browse to the latest source code that you have downloaded and open, e.g., Aspose.DNN.DynamicFormsBuilderExcel.sln.
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