IBM Forms Server – Webform Server

IBM® Forms Server – Webform Server translates XFDL documents into HTML/JavaScript documents. This allows users to view, fill out, sign, and submit XFDL documents using only a Web browser.

This means that users can fill out XFDL forms without downloading or installing browser plug-ins or other programs.

Webform Server technical overview
Webform Server uses a collection of server components to intercept requests for XFDL forms, translate those forms into HTML and JavaScript™, and return the translated forms to the user. Webform Server can then receive completed HTML forms, translate them back into the original XFDL, and pass the completed XFDL forms to a processing application. Furthermore, you can configure Webform Server to use Asynchronous JavaScript™ and XML (Ajax) to allow dynamic, real-time form or item modifications.
What's new in Webform Server 8.2.1
This version of Webform Server includes several new features and improvements.
Accessibility features for Webform Server
Accessibility features assist users who have a disability, such as restricted mobility or limited vision, to use information technology content successfully.
Webform Server release notes
The release notes provides a summary of new features and improvements, installation information, and descriptions of known limitations, problems, and workarounds.
Installing Webform Server
A Webform Server installation consists of several components.
Configuring Webform Server
After you have installed Webform Server, you might need to change the default configuration to reflect your system.
Administering Webform Server
Samples - Webform Server
If you choose Deploy Forms API during the installation of Webform Server, sample forms and sample programs with source code are included.
Developing applications
You can develop an application either as a servlet or a portlet.
Deploying
For information on deploying Webform Server, see the IBM Forms Deployment Scenarios on the IBM Forms wiki.
Performance
This section explains how to optimize your Webform Server system architecture for the best possible performance.
Security
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) ensures the security of your clients' data. You can configure Webform Server to use SSL.
Troubleshooting and support
Reference
This section contains information about Webform Server accessibility features, API, and configuration files.
Notices