Infopath
A flexible application which is released as part of Microsoft Office 2003's suite of tools and is used to develop XML [extensible mark-up language] forms.
As Infopath is XML based, clients do not need Infopath to be able open these forms. The application's architecture offers a simple work environment for authoring documents for viewing in XML. Infopath can also be bound to external databases using form controls and can connect to external systems via XML Web Services.
Key Features:
- Build forms for information gathering purposes
- Include form features like info gathering without the need for complex code writing
- Form creation using existing customer schemes
- Publish forms to a Sharepoint Services forms directory for use in an intranet environment under secure login conditions
- Make sure details are up to date with automatic form downloads
- Enhance collaboration by using Infopath forms with Sharepoint Services
