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
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:
- IBM Forms page on developerWorks® at http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/lotus/products/forms
- IBM Forms Product Support at http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/overview/software/lotus/ibm_forms