IBM Forms Designer 8.2

Version 8.2

Quick Start Guide

This guide describes a quick and easy way to install the product.

Globalization: To obtain the Quick Start Guide in other languages, print the language-specific PDF from the installation media.

Product overview

IBM Forms Designer 8.2 is an easy-to-use WYSIWYG eForm designer that supports the drag-and-drop creation of precision forms based on open standards including XForms.

Step 1: Access the software and documentation

If you download your product from Passport Advantage®, follow the instructions in the download document available at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=3325&uid=swg24039210

This product offering includes IBM Forms Designer 8.2.

Step 2: Evaluate the hardware and system configuration

See the detailed system requirements document at http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27015881.

Step 3: Review the installation architecture

The web server sends forms to a workflow, a database, and the viewer. IBM Forms Designer designs and sends forms to the web server.

Step 4: Access your documentation

For complete documentation, see the IBM Knowledge Center at http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSS28S_8.2.0/Designer/lfd_overview.dita.

Step 5: Install the Server components

Install the IBM Forms Server components your solution requires. For complete installation instructions, see the IBM Knowledge Center: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSS28S_8.2.0/welcome/IBM-Forms-welcome.html. Select the appropriate server components from the left side menu, then expand the table of contents to read the installation sections.

More information

For more information, see the following resources: