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Re: import word-based form document

jh1460 — Wed, 04 May 2011 19:31:01 GMT

thanks for the link/ reference.

I have used the file import in 2010. It does its magic and plunks the converted Word doc/ form in InfoPath Designer. It is at this point I have to go through the change binding exercise for each control...

thanks much /jh

Re: import word-based form document

BJ Johnston — Wed, 04 May 2011 18:57:54 GMT

Are you using the Convert Existing Form function in 2010?

MicroSoft also provides a tutorial here

import word-based form document

jh1460 — Wed, 04 May 2011 17:48:15 GMT

I am brand-spanking new to InfoPath - here is the deal:

I have many (+/- 20) MS Word-based forms to convert to InfoPath (2003 or 2010) forms for data entry. I (think I mostly) understand the connection part. We have an existing Oracle db back-end with established tables and fields, relationships with joins etc. However, when I import the Word-based form the +/- 25 textbox/ form controls are not bound to the data base tables and fields.

Is there a simple/ easy way/ interface/ wizard to match the backend data to the imported form without having to select each control, right-click, choose bindings, etc., etc., etc.?

I searched and scanned articles and posts here but have not found anything that address changing the binding for multiple controls. am I missing something?

thanks so much in advance

/jh