InfoPath Dev

Hi,
Is it possible to update or add an item to a sharepoint list from infopath where the form template does not reside?
ie I have a list "Projects" that is maintained via the standard newform.aspx and editform.aspx however i have another list "secondary data" that collects data via infopath. I want this infopath form to be able to update the "projects" list when a submit data button is clicked. can this be done?

I use infopath 2003 and sharepoint 2007

Hi Chris,

You can do this although it requires custom code or our qRules product. (See this demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXRLMTAA-2o)

However, qRules supports InfoPath 2007+ so unless you can upgrade to InfoPath 2007 you would need to go the custom code route.  If you need assistance with the custom code to do this we would be glad to help and can provide consulting services to help you out.  There is quite a bit of complexity in the code invoved as you have to setup a mapping between your form and the list and configure the submit properly plus you may also want to take into account certain scenarios that add complexity to updating a SharePoint list from InfoPath .  For example the scenario where the SharePoint list gets updated outside of InfoPath - should the InfoPath form get updated the next time it's opened so that a user doesn't overwrite the SharePoint list data that was updated outside of InfoPath?

If you are interested in finding out more about our consulting services you can send me a private message via the forums.

Ted

Ted,
thanks for the advice. I will get back to you on the custom come route.