eForms

eForms

eForms provide a series of fields where data is collected. They take the place of paper forms and are designed to capture, validate, and submit data to a recipient for processing in a more efficient manner.

eForm types

There are three types of eForms: eForm Builder, Custom, and Library. This chart breaks it down for you.

eForm Builder	Custom eForms	Library eForms
You (client administrators) create and edit	SilkRoad creates at your request	SilkRoad creates. These are standardized state and federal tax forms delivered to you via releases
Designed for web delivery	Designed to match paper forms	Designed to match state and federal tax forms
Fields are limited to vertical presentation only	Fields can be presented vertically and horizontally	Fields can be presented vertically and horizontally
Basic field validation (single-field validation available from basic validation list)	Advanced validation (involves validation on more than one field or requires custom validation)	Advanced validation (involves validation on more than one field or requires custom validation)
	Cannot be converted to work with eForm Builder	Cannot be converted to work with eForm Builder
Print as a PDF	Print as a PDF	Print as a PDF
Available to web service APIs that interact with eForm data	Available to web service APIs that interact with eForm data	Available to web service APIs that interact with eForm data
Electronic signatures supported	Electronic signatures supported	Electronic signatures supported

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eForm privileges

eForms Administration page

Checklist: Building an eForm

eForm Builder

Signing an eForm