Operation Manual

136 Adding Dynamic Web Objects
File Browser Use the File browser to have your web
visitors upload any file from their
computers. The visitor simply navigates via
a Browse... button and selects a local file of
their choice. Some examples include
uploading pictures, resumes, drawings and
instructions.
CAPTCHA Use as a security check for protecting
against spamming. The form control offers a
random text string for the web visitor to
reproduce in a text box. Passing the check
initiates form submission, which can only be
via Serif Web Resources.
A CAPTCHA Gateway check (p. 141)
is always initiated if this control isn't
present on your form. If you do use
this form control, the CAPTCHA
Gateway check will not be used.
Hidden objects can be added as a form control if you use the Form Wizard.
Although the web visitor does not see the field, it is typically used by the web
developer to ensure the data collected has an identifiable string stored with the
visitor's data. An example could be a publish date relating to the web page—
useful for identifying incorrectly working pages.
In addition, hidden fields can be added by right-clicking on the entire form and
selecting Edit Form Properties.... The dialog's Hidden Fields tab allows for
input of any number of hidden fields.
Editing form controls
Each form control type (buttons, text field, etc.) has different characteristics and
therefore different values for editing. Values can be changed as you create the
form or at a later time after the control has been added to the form.