# Forms

A form is an interactive component that allows website users to enter information that is collected and sent to a module, server, database, or even a third-party system. A form can resemble a traditional paper or database form, as a user fills it out using text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, and other input elements.

In Solodev, forms can be used to collect and manage information for a range of applications, but they generally serve two purposes:

Web forms: Web forms appear on the front end of a website, where a visitor’s information is captured and sent to a Solodev module and/or a third-party marketing automation system. There are many examples of web forms, but some of the most common include contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, registrations, and more.
Data Modules: Data Modules are found in the back end of Solodev and are used to add, edit, or delete entries of information or data that can power custom modules

On the main Forms dashboard, you can see all current forms in your Solodev CMS, along with their location and members.

forms

Note:

You can access and modify a form by clicking on a specific form’s name in the main table.

Name	Description
Add Form	Create a new form by clicking the blue button in the upper right.
Location	Filter your list by selecting a location from the dropdown menu at the upper right.
Search	Locate a form in your system by entering its name in the search field at the upper right.

# Member Permissions

Click on any of the icons under the member column in the table to add, remove, or manage user roles.

member permissions

Name	Description
Name	Enter the name of a member you want to add to your form.
Role	Assign a View, Stager, Editor, or Admin role to an existing member via the dropdown menus.
Add	Click the orange "+" button to add a new member to your form.
Delete	Click the "x" on the right side of the table to remove a member from your form.
Submit	Click Submit to apply your changes

Note:

A form member can be assigned one of four roles:

View: Allows a member to see items and content.
Stager: Enables a member to create or modify content but not publish.
Editor: Gives a member the ability to view, create, edit, and publish.
Admin: Provides full editorial control and management of group members.