Form Node

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	Form Node

Type

Application Item (basic) node

Purpose

Use this multipurpose node to perform a wide variety of functions, from collecting and processing caller input to initiating call transfers and more. This node is the most generic of all the nodes and is actually the basis of many of the Templates (Composite Nodes).

Behavior

When placed in the call flow, this node sets up a generic form that you can use for a wide variety of purposes. In terms of VoiceXML, this node sets up a generic form that meets the broad general guidelines for a form as defined in the W3C VoiceXML 2.0 Recommendation.

Properties

Name - Enter a name that reflects the central purpose of the node. Use naming conventions for Java components. See Naming Java Components.

Comments - Enter any comment you want to add as a reminder or description of the purpose or content of the node. You can leave this field blank.

Tip:

Dialog Designer uses the text you enter in this property field for the pop-up hint that appears when your mouse hovers over the node icon in the workspace. If you leave this blank, Dialog Designer uses the name of the node for the pop-up hint.

Location - (Read-only) Displays the location of the node graphic in the workspace.

Default Node Structure (Node Detail Editor Flow)

There is no default flow in the node editor for this node.