Export to form
Category: Import and export
Version: 1.0
Last updated: February 2, 2026
Author: Any2Info
Description
The Export To Form node is used to create or update forms based on incoming rows from a dataflow.
Each incoming row can result in:
The creation of a new form
An update of an existing form
Or the row being ignored
depending on the provided FormID, Reference, and node configuration.
The node also supports creating and updating sub-forms, adding attachments, and assigning users and user groups to forms.
Configuration Options
Connection
Yes
Select the connection to the platform where the forms are stored.
Collection
Yes
Select the collection that contains the form.
Form definition
Yes
Select the form definition that determines the structure of the form.
Advanced
No
Opens a configuration screen where incoming columns can be mapped to form fields.
AllowNew
No
Allows the creation of new forms.
AllowUpdate
No
Allows updating existing forms.
Form template
No
ID of an existing (already filled) form that is used as a template for new forms.
Form Identification
Existing forms are identified using FormID or Reference.
FormID and Reference behavior
FormID > 0
The existing form with this ID is updated. A new form is never created.
FormID = 0
A new form is always created.
FormID = null / empty / invalid
The row is ignored.
FormID < 0
Rows with the same negative FormID are treated as a single form. One new form is created.
Reference
Existing form is updated. If the reference does not exist, a new form is created.
Note: Reference values are case sensitive. If the Reference field is not enabled on the form definition, updating via Reference is not possible.
Attachments
Attachments can be added to a form using the paperclip icon.
This opens a mapping screen where:
A Base64 column containing the file content must be selected.
A filename column containing the file name must be selected.
If the attachment is a ZIP file, extraction can be enabled. When enabled, the ZIP file is unpacked and all files inside the archive are added individually as attachments.
Assigned Users and User Groups
Forms can be assigned to users and/or user groups.
This can be configured via the Assignment dialog:
Fixed users or user groups can be selected.
Or an incoming column can be mapped that contains user or group IDs.
Assignments can affect form visibility in the form viewer.
Output
The node adds the following output field:
MainFormId
Contains the affected Form ID of the main form (created or updated).
Tips & Best Practices
Sub-forms When creating or updating sub-forms, always start from the main form. Select the main form as the form definition and navigate to the sub-form via the tree structure.
Updating existing forms When updating a form and the FormID is known, use this FormID as the Reference to ensure the correct form is updated.
Errors & Troubleshooting
Forms are created but not visible in the web application
The Assign User field may not be filled in.
Or the form is assigned, but the web application is filtering on assigned users.
Error: field is not writable
The target field is not writable (for example, a calculated or read-only data field).
Changelog
1.0
February 2, 2026
Initial documentation version added.
Last updated
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