Chapter 10: Extend InfoPath

Overview

How to…

• Add scripting to a form

• Create custom task panes

• Use secondary data sources

Form design doesn’t stop with data sources, controls, and formatting—InfoPath provides a robust set of tools that developers can use to meet complex user requirements. This chapter looks at these tools, starting with scripting. It also looks at how you can create your own custom task panes and use secondary data sources to look up information from other data sources. If you are looking to push the boundaries of InfoPath’s functionality, this is definitely the chapter for you.