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Problem Statement

English

In this article, we will discuss how to create a new form by performing a lookup into the existing table inside the Joget database. If the existing table has a sizeable number of fields (ie. 50 fields), it would take some time to drag and drop each and every form element into a new form.

This is the sample table structure used in creating the demo app.

Code Block

language	sql
linenumbers	true

mysql> describe custom_table \G
*************************** 1. row ***************************
  Field: id
   Type: varchar(255)
   Null: NO
    Key: PRI
Default: NULL
  Extra: 
*************************** 2. row ***************************
  Field: name
   Type: varchar(255)
   Null: YES
    Key: 
Default: NULL
  Extra: 
*************************** 3. row ***************************
  Field: address
   Type: varchar(255)
   Null: YES
    Key: 
Default: NULL
  Extra: 
3 rows in set (0.00 sec)

mysql>

...

Key in the custom table name into the text field.
Click Generate
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Figure 1: Screenshot Showing Form Definition Generated from the Custom Table Name
With the form definition generated, copy its content.
Create a new form or open any existing form.

Figure 2: Create New Form
In the form builder, go to Form Builder > Advanced Tools > JSON Definition, paste the definition earlier, then click Update.

Figure 3: Paste JSON Definition of the Form into Form Builder
Verify the form design, then click Save.
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Figure 4: Form Design from the Generate JSON Definition.