What's New in InfoPath 2010?

re: What's New in InfoPath 2010?

ClaytonCobb — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:58:09 GMT

I am stunned at some of this and absolutely cannot wait to get my hands on some of this. I can't test half of it due to not having SP10 yet, but as soon as I do, I'll be putting it all through the ringer.

I've replied on an item-by-item basis to this blog post in the Technical Preview newsgroup for InfoPath. No one else is in there yet, but hopefully that changes.

Here are my major, MAJOR highlights from this blog post: InfoPath Form Web Part, Modifying SP list/library forms, being able to do filtering/choice controls/multi-select list boxes/etc in browser forms, and the rules manager

re: What's New in InfoPath 2010?

sevenflavor — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:37:13 GMT

What is the difference between Editor/Filler and Designer? Any licensing difference? Does 2010 support export to HTML and publish to SharePoint with standards such as XForms?

re: What's New in InfoPath 2010?

ClaytonCobb — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:16:41 GMT

SevenFlavor, I posed that same Designer/Editor question on the TechReview newsgroup for IP10 right after I got ahold of IP10 and saw that it had two separate programs despite only one install. I am curious to see if the Editor will be free without licensing so that it can compete with the Adobe Reader. If so, that would be awesome. I have also blogged about these new features and my observations so far.

As for the "export to HTML," I have confirmed that when filling out a form, you have the option of going to Backstage > Share > Export to web, and the available formats are .MHT and .MHTML. The resulting file renders in the browser nicely for me. You can also Export to Excel or save straight to PDF/XPS from the same Share screen.

The email options are neat - there are 3. You can email the so that it can be filled out inside the email (requires Outlook, and it says Outlook + InfoPath must be matching versions - hmmm). You can have the form render in the email while also attaching the template (XSN) so that the user can fill it in offline (this is cool, because I've seen people wanting to do a hybrid SharePoint/InfoPath + Outlook/Offline solution on forums). The last option is to just send a read-only version of the filled-out form so that they can see the data but can't change it.

re: What's New in InfoPath 2010?

infopath — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:56:35 GMT

With regards to the Editor \ Designer distinction, designing and filling out forms are two distinct tasks typically performed by different users, that’s why we created two different entry points on the programs menu. There are no plans to have separate installers for Designer & Editor.

re: What's New in InfoPath 2010?

ClaytonCobb — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:53:09 GMT

As a user and a designer, I don't think it matters. I can't remember ever clicking on InfoPath to open it before then choosing an XML file to view. I just click on the XSN (or click New in SharePoint) or click on the existing data file. I suppose maybe some people use it that way, but I never have. Part of that would be due to doing 95% of my InfoPath work in SharePoint where you click new or click the existing XML file, but it still seems like an unnecessary distinction. However, having the Editor as a separate, free installation would be an epic improvement to help us (those who build solutions), help users (those who use solutions), and Microsoft (those who make tons of money off our solutions).

re: What's New in InfoPath 2010?

lpreston1234 — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:18:25 GMT

Where is the Conditional Formatting option in 2010? It used to be in the properties window for a field or section. The button has been removed, am I missing it somewhere in the new ribbon?

re: What's New in InfoPath 2010?

infopath — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:00:18 GMT

Hi lpreston1234,

Try this:

- Select the control

- The "Control Properties" tab should light up and you should see "Manage Rules"

- Click the New button on Manage Rules and select Formatting

Scott

re: What's New in InfoPath 2010?

lpreston1234 — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:45:16 GMT

That's exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

re: What's New in InfoPath 2010?

ksb — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:01:00 GMT

I liked the new UI which is in the consistence with the Office look and feel and especially the new templates for SharePoint Lists and Document Library are excellent. And even it provides easy to use tools for building the forms...

In the Technical Preview Build we are not even able to publish the infoPath form to MOSS 2007/WSS 3.0 Sites :(

We have to still wait for the SharePoint 2010 for evaluating the InfoPath features... I am eagerly waiting to evaluate this...

re: What's New in InfoPath 2010?

infopath_consultant — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:41:19 GMT

This looks like it is a vast improvement from the current offering. We look forward to evaluating it.

re: What's New in InfoPath 2010?

mohantaneja — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:49:08 GMT

From Article above: For SharePoint:

"Document Workflows: InfoPath can be used to design custom workflow initiation and task forms that drive document management processes. "

Today using InfoPath 2007 also Initiation and Task forms can be created. What's new or enhanced in InfoPath 2010 for SharePoiint 2010 for creating Initiation and Task forms ?

re: What's New in InfoPath 2010?

infopath — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:05:07 GMT

New in Office 2010, you can now customize your workflow forms more easily. Starting in SharePoint Designer, you can click the Design Forms in InfoPath button and InfoPath Designer will launch and automatically generate a default workflow form for you. You can then customize this form further.

re: What's New in InfoPath 2010?

b02002 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:46:38 GMT

I'm still not sure I understand the Infopath Filler v InfoPath Designer split. I'd like to publish both in Citrix but if I publish INFOPATH.EXE that gives me InfoPath Filler. InfoPath Designer seems to use the same executable (presumably with a switch to put it in designer mode?). My question is essentially this: If I wanted to create a short-cut to InfoPath Designer manually on my desktop what would the contents of the location box look like?

re: What's New in InfoPath 2010?

Duncan Hope — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:36:51 GMT

Changes look great, looking forward to using it. One big limitation was only supporting XPath 1.0, does IP2010 allow using XPath 2.0?

re: What's New in InfoPath 2010?

tolangle — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:22:41 GMT

While I enjoy the ability to create custom forms and add them to SharePoint etc... I wish I could make a simple form that can be emailed to a customer in view only mode and be able to add attachments such as reference drawings, photos, product test results and so forth.

It seems like it would be so simple to allow attachments via email.