Book Description
Tap into the power of the newest member of Microsoft’s Office suite. Learn to use InfoPath’s robust set of tools to capture information that’s locked away in document-based forms. Quickly create forms and data-gathering applications that use XML to separate form and content. This “raw” information can then be integrated into back-end systems, providing an end-to-end solution for data capture in the enterprise.


From the Back Cover

Use this amazingly practical and powerful Microsoft Office application like a pro with help from this all-inclusive guide. You’ll learn how to design and customize electronic forms and easily integrate form data into a wide variety of systems and applications. Create simple to complex forms and master the built-in formatting options including layout tables, borders, color schemes, and more. Filled with step-by-step essentials and real-world examples, this book shows you how to take full advantage of InfoPath’s key features so you can save time and streamline the information-gathering process. Learn the basic components of an XML document Complete, print, save, and distribute electronic forms Customize existing forms and create new ones effortlessly and accurately Work with forms from both a developer’s and a user’s perspective Connect and submit data to existing databases and Web services Insert graphics and hyperlinks to improve form appearance and functionality Use layout tables, views, and color schemes to organize and display business data effectively Ensure data quality by using built-in validation features

Davis McAmis is an IT consultant, journalist, author, and expert in business intelligence and information management. He has written seven best-selling books including Crystal Reports: A Beginner’s Guide, and is a regular contributor to several computer magazines and trade journals.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Use this amazingly practical and powerful Microsoft Office application like a pro with help from this all-inclusive guide. You'll learn how to design and customize electronic forms and easily integrate form data into a wide variety of systems and applications. Create simple to complex forms and master the built-in formatting options including layout tables, borders, color schemes, and more. Filled with step-by-step essentials and real-world examples, this book shows you how to take full advantage of InfoPath's key features so you can save time and streamline the information-gathering process.

SYNOPSIS

Use this amazingly practical and powerful Microsoft Office application like a pro with help from this all-inclusive guide. You'll learn how to design and customize electronic forms and easily integrate form data into a wide variety of systems and applications. Create simple to complex forms and master the built-in formatting options including layout tables, borders, color schemes, and more. Filled with step-by-step essentials and real-world examples, this book shows you how to take full advantage of InfoPath's key features so you can save time and streamline the information-gathering process. Learn the basic components of an XML document Complete, print, save, and distribute electronic forms Customize existing forms and create new ones effortlessly and accurately Work with forms from both a developer's and a user's perspective Connect and submit data to existing databases and Web services Insert graphics and hyperlinks to improve form appearance and functionality Use layout tables, views, and color schemes to organize and display business data effectively Ensure data quality by using built-in validation features