Features And Benefits

Listed below are some of the key features and benefits of using eaForms.

Features

Configure Content

• Each form will include only the selected data fields including related items
• Different eaForms for different target element/stereotypes
• Access to sub-forms for detailed editing of contained elements or element features
• Use of controls not provided by EA

Improve consistency and quality

• Project defined values to limit data input and reduce free text entry
• Context sensitive help when needed
• Mandate completion for specified fields to ensure completeness
• Use of form and button scripts to perform project specific tasks

Enhance look and feel

• Place and define appearance of controls
• Create the required visual experience
• Use of images on forms and controls
• Define the work flow

Save time

• Single form with required data fields
• Pre-defined values simplify data entry especially for tagged values and MDG
• Direct access to sub-elements or related elements
• Context sensitive tooltips

Benefits

For the novice:

• Easy to use editing with only the required items present
• Layouts that support your workflow
• Context based tooltips to provide guidance when needed
• On-form text and links to help for guidance
• Pre-defined data selections to ease choices and ensure consistency across the model​

For the specialist or expert:

• Consolidate information onto a single form
• Direct access to sub-element or related element information
• Drop-down boxes with pre-selected options to reduce time with setting tagged values​
• Use of scripts to perform pre-processing, validation, version control, logging, notification

For the eaForms designer:

• Simple to use WYSIWYG to create forms
• Easy to add controls to modify the look and feel
• One-button check to test your form
• Designer library to manage alternative forms
• Easy to select and deploy eaForms library for specific user groups