Input Form Builder: Publishing Packages

Package publishing is essentially exporting a package from one Encompass system, and then importing it into another in a single set of steps. To publish a package from one system to another, you must have the ability to log into both systems from the computer on which the Form Builder is running.

In such an environment, you must first log into the Form Builder using the login information for the "source" Encompass system (the one from which the package will be drawn) and then publish to the "target" Encompass system using the Package Publishing Wizard.

Package publishing is ideal for companies using split development and production Encompass systems for form creation. In this type of environment, both Encompass systems are generally accessible on the same network, making package publishing the easiest way to ensure that all features of the package are transferred as a single unit.

To Publish a Form, Plugin, or Data Object to an Encompass System Outside of Your Encompass System:

  1. On the Tools menu, click Package Publishing Wizard.

  2. On the Package Publishing Wizard window, select the form, and then click Next.

  3. Select the custom field definitions to publish, and then click Next.

  4. Select the plugins to publish, and then click Next.

  5. Select the custom data objects to publish, and then click Next.

  6. Click Next to confirm publishing.

  7. Provide your login information for the Encompass server where you want the form published.

  8. Click Publish.

  9. Click OK in response to the completion message.

    Your form is saved to the specified Encompass server and listed on the Forms tab.

Note: You can include one or more custom input forms in the package you are publishing. All forms, custom fields, plugins, and data objects included in the package are saved to the Encompass server you specify. Custom code base assemblies can also be included.