Form - Creation mode
A creation form is when users create an object or add an element that did not exist before.
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A creation form is when users create an object or add an element that did not exist before.
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Visibility: The page title is always visible on a creation form.
Content: "Add [object name]" or "Create [object name]"
Navigation: Include a backlink for easy return to the previous page, unless this is the first page in the hierarchy.
Backlink Content: "Back to [landing page title]", where [landing page title] is the exact title of the return page.
Additional Information: Learn more about Page Titles and Backlinks.
Visibility: The Save Bar is always visible in creation mode.
Functionality: Both 'Save' and 'Cancel' buttons are enabled when the Save Bar is visible.
When users have successfully saved the form
Single Object Creation:
Process: After creating a single object, users are redirected to the previous page, accompanied by a success notification.
Notification Content: "[Object name] added" or "[Object name] created".
Multiple Object Creation:
Process: After saving the form, users have the option to create another object.
Notification: Display a success alert with options for additional actions.
When users clicks Cancel or the backlink without saving form
Form pristine (unmodified) : no modal + back to previous page (in the hierarchy)
Form dirty: Prompt-before-leave + back to previous page (in the hierarchy)
Processing Time: The form becomes read-only during backend processing to prevent changes.
Do
Respect Layout guidelines
Refer to Stepper Form guidelines for long and/or complex forms
Refer to Error Management page to guide users through the whole form experience
Don't
Avoid custom behaviors: keep form creation consistent across all products.
