Contact forms | Odoo Website

Summary

This video tutorial guides viewers through the process of creating a clean and efficient contact form using a web application. It emphasizes the importance of a well-structured form for customer inquiries, resume collection, and support ticket generation. The presenter demonstrates how to link forms to specific actions, customize fields, and organize multiple forms with tabs. Key features include setting conditional visibility for fields based on user input and determining post-submission behavior. By following these steps, users can streamline communication and enhance user experience on their websites.

Takeaways

• 😀 A clear and concise contact form enhances communication with potential customers.
• 📧 You can configure actions for each form submission, such as sending emails or creating tasks in project management tools.
• 🛠️ Multiple forms can be created for different purposes, like lead generation and customer support.
• 📂 The Tabs block allows you to organize multiple forms without cluttering your page.
• ✉️ Each tab can have a distinct action associated with it, catering to specific user needs.
• ⚙️ Customizing the form includes setting required fields and adjusting layout for better user experience.
• 🎉 After submission, you can redirect users to a thank-you page or display their submitted message.
• ➕ Fields can be easily added or removed, and their order can be changed with drag-and-drop functionality.
• 📁 File upload fields can be added with restrictions on file size and number of uploads.
• 🔄 Conditional visibility lets you show or hide fields based on user input, enhancing form relevance.

Q & A

Why is having a clean and clear contact form important for businesses?

A clean and clear contact form simplifies the process for potential customers to reach out, making it easier for them to submit inquiries and for businesses to receive and manage those inquiries.

What are some purposes that DooForms can serve besides contact forms?

DooForms can be used for generating leads, gathering resumes, creating support tickets, and various other functions.

What actions can be configured when a user submits a form in DooForms?

Actions can include sending an email, creating a task in a project application, or generating an opportunity in a CRM system, allowing businesses to customize the response to user submissions.

How can users organize multiple forms without cluttering their webpage?

Users can utilize the 'Tabs' block to organize multiple forms within different tabs, which helps keep the interface clean and user-friendly.

What happens if a form needs to perform multiple actions?

Each form can only perform one action. If multiple actions are required, separate forms need to be created for each action.

How can fields be customized in the DooForms contact form?

Fields can be marked as required or optional, have their layout adjusted, and can specify different behaviors after submission, such as redirecting to a thank you page.

What options are available for specifying field types in a form?

Field types can include selections, checkboxes, file uploads, and text inputs, allowing for a variety of user interactions.

What is conditional visibility in the context of DooForms?

Conditional visibility allows certain fields to appear or disappear based on user input in previous fields, enhancing the form's responsiveness and relevance to the user's needs.

Can users add descriptions to fields in their forms?

Yes, users can add descriptions to fields, providing additional context or instructions for users filling out the form.

What is the significance of setting a default value for a text field?

Setting a default value in a text field can streamline the user's experience by providing pre-filled suggestions, making it easier for them to submit relevant information quickly.