Create a simple activity form in Cadulis
Each field activity requires a tailored form to capture the right data.
In Cadulis, you can create a custom form for each activity type, defining the fields to be filled: contact details, equipment, on-site contact, etc.
This guide walks you through step by step how to build a simple form.
🧭 Steps to Follow
- Left sidebar menu → Catalogue
- Select the desired Business Unit (top left)
- Click on an existing activity type or create a new one
➡️ You will land on the Activity Type Information page
- Click the Activity Form button (top right, under “Forms”)
- You are redirected to a page listing the form fields (empty by default)
- Two buttons are displayed:
- Add a Field
- Test (preview in real conditions)
➕ Add a Field
- Click on Add a Field
- On the Add a Field page:
- Choose a field type:
- Short text, Date, Signature, Photo, etc.
- An example is displayed automatically
- Define a unique code (e.g.
numero_client
)
- Used in exports, reports, display conditions
- Expected format: lowercase, no accents, no spaces
- Click Add a Field
Once the field is added:
- Page: Edit a Field
- Available settings:
- Order: position in the form
- Display: size, layout, visual preview
- Description: custom label for the user
- Specific options depending on the type: required, default value, etc.
- Display conditions (optional)
To delete the field: enable the Delete switch
👉 Click Edit (bottom right) to save
➡️ Use the back arrow to return to the field list
At any time, click Test to preview the final rendering as it will appear to your users.
🧪 Simple Example: “Client Phone Number” Field
- Click Add a Field
- Type: Short text
- Code:
numero_client
- Click Add a Field
- In Edit a Field:
- Order: 1
- Check Required if needed
- Description: “Enter the on-site client’s phone number”
- Click Edit
- Return to the list to continue
- The form is saved with each update.
- You can enrich it progressively, field by field.
- Some fields have specific parameters (e.g. dropdown lists, conditions, photo, signature…).
- A dedicated guide will introduce you to creating complex forms.