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The Form Example in Developer Information (in Run Workspace) is quite basic. Every input in the sample HTML form is <input type="text">

It would prefer to see a form sample where the type of the inputs reflect the public parameter type, eg:

  • Date/Time: <input type="datetime"> or <input type="date">
  • Integer: <input type="number">
  • Password: <input type="password">
  • Color Picker: <input type="color">
  • Choice/Choice with Alias/Multiple: <input type="radio">, <input type="checkbox"> or <select> <option value="volvo">Volvo</option>... </select>

In Choice/Choice with Alias it is also possible to expose all the options with both values and aliases from the Configuration of the Parameter

Now you need to do it manually even it is basically an automatic (and boring) task.

Having this developer information pre-populated in this way would be excellent for rapid prototyping and demos. +1 from me, great idea!


Please note that this idea has been marked as Not Planned – the 'Form Example' is no longer available in the Advanced or Developer Information area of the Run Workspace page.

There are examples available at the FME Server Developer Playground that can help guide you how to implement this on your own web server.

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Edit: Those interested in this enhancement might also be interested in this Idea .. Bring back code samples.