How to export a data form as pdf

Owned by Andreas Spall (evolu.software)
Last updated: Apr 28, 2022

In order to prevent unnecessary calls to the backend exporting a data form as a pdf happens in two steps. First the pdf is initialised (via the Init PDF button), second the pdf is downloaded (via the Download PDF button).

It is important to note that initialising the pdf means that the data from the current data form is locked in the pdf. Changing the data in the form after initialising the pdf will not change the data in the pdf!

In order to update the pdf, save the changes in the data form and reload the page. Then you can initialise the pdf again. Now with the changed data.

  1. To export a form go to the Data Forms Control panel by clicking on the 1 data form button. (The number on the button might vary depending on the number of forms attached to the page.)

     

  2. Click on the more button next to the name of the form you want to export and select Init PDF

  3. You can press the Download PDF button after a few seconds.