Capability

Cloud

Liferay Cloud Platform provides the infrastructure and tooling necessary to simplify, secure, and deliver applications on Liferay DXP when using the SaaS or PaaS deployment approaches. Using Liferay’s Cloud infrastructure provides a secure, reliable, and scalable platform for building Liferay solutions.

The Liferay Cloud Platform includes DevOps CI/CD tools, automated backups, real-time logs, and much more.

Feature
Deployment Approach
Capability
Understanding Form Storage Adapters
Official Documentation
Understanding Form Storage Adapters Liferay DXP 7.3 and Liferay DXP 7.2 versions that include the fix for [LPS-97208](https://issues.liferay.com/browse/LPS-97208) (planned for Liferay DXP 7.2 SP3)....
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Data Providers
Official Documentation
Data Providers Data providers serve data that can be consumed by the Forms application. The REST Data Provider is included with the Forms application. With it, you can consume data from REST web...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Using the REST Data Provider to Populate Form Options
Official Documentation
Using the REST Data Provider to Populate Form Options Select from List fields can hold many options. Those options can be supplied automatically by using the JSON web services registered in Liferay...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Developing a Custom Form Field for Liferay 7.2
Official Documentation
Developing a Custom Form Field for Liferay 7.2 React-based custom form fields can be developed for Liferay 7.3 and Liferay 7.4. See Writing Custom Form Field Types to learn how. Liferay 7.2 used a...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Developer Guide
Official Documentation
Developer Guide The Forms application is in maintenance mode as of Liferay DXP 2024.Q4/Portal GA129. Migrate your forms to objects and form container fragments to future-proof your solutions. ...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Writing a Custom Data Provider
Official Documentation
Writing a Custom Data Provider Liferay Forms fields can be populated using a Data Provider. Out of the box, there's a REST Data Provider that provides a flexible way to consume data from most REST...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Validation Conditions Reference
Official Documentation
Validation Conditions Reference There are several out-of-the-box validation conditions that can be used to validate form responses before they are submitted. Text Field Validation Conditions...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Writing a Custom Form Field Type
Official Documentation
Writing a Custom Form Field Type The Forms application contains many highly configurable field types out-of-the-box. Most use cases are met with one of the existing field types. If your use case...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Dynamic Data Lists
Official Documentation
Dynamic Data Lists Dynamic Data Lists is deprecated as of Liferay DXP 7.3, and is planned for removal in 2024. It is replaced by Objects. Please migrate your Dynamic Data Lists to Objects as soon...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Creating Data Lists
Official Documentation
Creating Data Lists Dynamic Data Lists is deprecated as of Liferay DXP 7.3, and is planned for removal in 2024. It is replaced by Objects. Please migrate your Dynamic Data Lists to Objects as soon...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Creating Display Templates
Official Documentation
Creating Display Templates Dynamic Data Lists is deprecated as of Liferay DXP 7.3, and is planned for removal in 2024. It is replaced by Objects. Please migrate your Dynamic Data Lists to Objects...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Managing Data Definitions
Official Documentation
Managing Data Definitions Dynamic Data Lists is deprecated as of Liferay DXP 7.3, and is planned for removal in 2024. It is replaced by Objects. Please migrate your Dynamic Data Lists to Objects...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Migrating to Liferay Objects
Official Documentation
Migrating to Liferay Objects Dynamic Data Lists is deprecated and scheduled for removal by the end of 2024. To prevent data loss and achieve the same functionality, please migrate your structures...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Using Templates to Display Forms and Lists
Official Documentation
Using Templates to Display Forms and Lists Dynamic Data Lists is deprecated as of Liferay DXP 7.3, and is planned for removal in 2024. It is replaced by Objects. Please migrate your Dynamic Data...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Creating Data Definitions
Official Documentation
Creating Data Definitions Dynamic Data Lists is deprecated as of Liferay DXP 7.3, and is planned for removal in 2024. It is replaced by Objects. Please migrate your Dynamic Data Lists to Objects...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Creating Form Templates
Official Documentation
Creating Form Templates Dynamic Data Lists is deprecated as of Liferay DXP 7.3, and is planned for removal in 2024. It is replaced by Objects. Please migrate your Dynamic Data Lists to Objects as...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Getting Started with Dynamic Data Lists
Official Documentation
Getting Started with Dynamic Data Lists Dynamic Data Lists is deprecated as of Liferay DXP 7.3, and is planned for removal in 2024. It is replaced by Objects. Please migrate your Dynamic Data...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Example: Using Hidden Fields with Form Rules
Official Documentation
Example: Using Hidden Fields with Form Rules Configure Forms fields as hidden in the Advanced configuration tab. Hide fields using the advanced setting. There's a hidden field in this form. It...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Using the Enable-Disable Rule
Official Documentation
Using the Enable-Disable Rule An enable/disable Rule makes a field editable based on one or more conditions. This is useful for entering optional information or gathering data from only users who...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Form Rules
Official Documentation
Form Rules The Forms application is in maintenance mode as of Liferay DXP 2024.Q4/Portal GA129. Migrate your forms to objects and form container fragments to future-proof your solutions. Forms...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Using the Require Rule
Official Documentation
Using the Require Rule Use a Require rule to make a field required based on one or more conditions. Require Rules work in association with other Rules, such as the Show Rule. To demonstrate,...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Kaleo Forms
Official Documentation
Kaleo Forms Kaleo Forms is deprecated as of Liferay DXP 2023.Q3/Portal GA92. Use business processes for Liferay Objects (i.e., objects, workflow, and form container fragments) instead. Liferay's...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Using the Jump to Page Rule
Official Documentation
Using the Jump to Page Rule Use a Jump to Page rule to navigate automatically to a specific page in the form based on one or more conditions. This is useful if some pages do not apply to all the...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Using the Show-Hide Rule
Official Documentation
Using the Show-Hide Rule Users can use a Show action show a field if a condition is met. Otherwise, this field is hidden. This example uses a camp registration form with two text fields: I am...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Using the Autofill Rule
Official Documentation
Using the Autofill Rule The autofill rule filters a form field's options based on pre-configured conditions. If you already have a data provider enabled, the autofill rule is the next step in...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Using the Calculate Rule
Official Documentation
Using the Calculate Rule Users can create Calculate rules that populate a numeric field by calculating its value based on other fields. For example, a Calculate rule can calculate a camp or...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Using Forms with a Workflow
Official Documentation
Using Forms with a Workflow The Forms application is integrated with the Workflow application and therefore users can activate a workflow process for a form. This means that before a form's entry...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Using Forms to Poll Users
Official Documentation
Using Forms to Poll Users The Forms application is in maintenance mode as of Liferay DXP 2024.Q4/Portal GA129. Migrate your forms to objects and form container fragments to future-proof your...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Configuring Form Notifications
Official Documentation
Configuring Form Notifications You can configure the Forms app to send a notification email each time a form entry is submitted. If you have enabled workflow for the form, you may not need to...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Enabling CAPTCHA on Form Submissions
Official Documentation
Enabling CAPTCHA on Form Submissions CAPTCHA can be enabled to deter automated form submissions. To enable CAPTCHA: Click the form's Options (Options) and select Settings. Navigate to the Form...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Managing Form Entries
Official Documentation
Managing Form Entries Once users begin submitting form entries, you can access the form entry data through the UI or export the data to a different file format for further analysis and review. ...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Sharing Forms
Official Documentation
Sharing Forms There are two ways to share a form: Placing the Form widget on a site page and configuring the widget to display the particular form. This allows the form to be seen and submitted...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Sharing Forms and Managing Submissions
Official Documentation
Sharing Forms and Managing Submissions The Forms application is in maintenance mode as of Liferay DXP 2024.Q4/Portal GA129. Migrate your forms to objects and form container fragments to...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Notifications
Official Documentation
Notifications Liferay provides integrated notification tools to alert users to platform events. For Liferay DXP, this includes email and website notifications for the following default...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Form Reports
Official Documentation
Form Reports 7.3, 7.4 Once users begin submitting form entries, you can access a field-by-field report on the form's records: Navigate to the Forms application. In the Product Menu (Product...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Redirecting Users on Form Submission
Official Documentation
Redirecting Users on Form Submission By default, when a user submits a form response, they are directed to a success page. This behavior can be configured to instead redirect a user to a specific...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Configuring Personal Notifications
Official Documentation
Configuring Personal Notifications Liferay provides integrated notification tools, so you can ensure users are alerted to platform events. Users can customize which notifications they receive by...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Defining Object Actions
Official Documentation
Defining Object Actions Liferay 7.4 U60+/GA60+ Object actions define operations that you can run manually or automatically for object entry events. To add an action, Open the Global Menu (...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Creating Notification Templates
Official Documentation
Creating Notification Templates Liferay DXP 2023.Q4+/Portal GA102+ With Notification Templates, you can design automated email and user notifications for Liferay services. Each template identifies...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Objects
Official Documentation
Objects Liferay 7.4+ With Liferay Objects, you can build and deliver applications without having to write code or deploy modules. Each application built with Objects is integrated with Liferay's...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Understanding Action Types
Official Documentation
Understanding Action Types Liferay 7.4 U60+/GA60+ Actions define custom operations triggered by object entry events. Liferay provides these action types: TypeDescription NotificationSend email or...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Using the Notification Queue
Official Documentation
Using the Notification Queue Liferay 7.4 U75+/GA75+ Liferay provides the Notification Queue application for reviewing email notifications triggered by an object action. You can verify the status...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Actions
Official Documentation
Actions Object actions define custom business logic that you can run manually or automatically for object entry events. Examples include delivering entry event data to a webhook URL, sending email...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Creating and Managing Objects
Official Documentation
Creating and Managing Objects Liferay 7.4+ Liferay Objects provides a convenient UI for creating custom applications that meet your business needs without writing code. You can also use Objects to...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Using Manual Actions
Official Documentation
Using Manual Actions Liferay 7.4 U60+/GA60+ When you use the standalone trigger for object actions, the actions become manual instead of automatic. Trigger these actions using these methods: ...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Auditing Object Events
Official Documentation
Auditing Object Events Liferay 7.4 U72+/GA72+ You can use Liferay's audit framework to track events for custom object definitions and their entries. To track entry events, you must enable entry...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Deleting Objects
Official Documentation
Deleting Objects Liferay 7.4 U26+/GA26+ You can delete draft and published object definitions. Deleting a definition removes its associated data, including the stored entries for published...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Activating and Deactivating Objects
Official Documentation
Activating and Deactivating Objects Custom objects are activated when published. While active, you can use the object to create entries via the Liferay UI or dedicated REST APIs. If needed, you can...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Adding and Managing Custom States
Official Documentation
Adding and Managing Custom States Liferay 7.4+ Some use cases may require assigning multiple states to an object entry at the same time. For example, when building an Order application, you may...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Adding Fields to Objects
Official Documentation
Adding Fields to Objects Liferay DXP 2023.Q4+/Portal GA102+ Fields are data definitions that represent database columns and store different types of values. By default, all objects include these...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Exporting and Importing Object Definitions
Official Documentation
Exporting and Importing Object Definitions Liferay 7.4 U68+/GA68+ You can export and import object definitions as .json files. These files include the definition's complete schema (e.g.,...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Fields
Official Documentation
Fields Liferay DXP 2023.Q4+/Portal GA102+ Object fields are data definitions that represent database columns and store different types of values. All objects include default system fields, but you...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Attachment Fields
Official Documentation
Attachment Fields Attachment fields are for uploading files to your instance's Document Library. When uploaded, the file is linked to the entry's attachment field, and each field can only be linked...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Aggregation Fields
Official Documentation
Aggregation Fields Liferay 7.4 U47+/GA47+ Aggregation fields perform basic calculations on the entries from a relationship table and display the resulting values. Available aggregation functions...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Encrypted Fields
Official Documentation
Encrypted Fields Self-Hosted and PaaS Only Liferay 7.4 U72+/GA72+ Liferay provides the encrypted field type for storing sensitive user data. To use encrypted fields, first add an encryption...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Formula Fields
Official Documentation
Formula Fields Liferay DXP 2023.Q4+/Portal GA102+ Formula fields store read-only values calculated using numeric fields in the object definition. Example use cases include calculating an...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Picklist Fields
Official Documentation
Picklist Fields Liferay 7.4 U72+/GA72+ Picklists define lists of text values usable as single select or multi-select fields in object definitions. By default, single select fields appear as...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Auto-Increment Fields
Official Documentation
Auto-Increment Fields DXP 2024.Q1+/Portal GA112+ Auto-Increment fields are configurable read-only fields for uniquely identifying object entries in a human-readable format. For example, an IT...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Using Read-Only Fields
Official Documentation
Using Read-Only Fields Some use cases may require data fields to be read-only. For example, data integrity may require some field values to remain immutable, or you may need to prevent unauthorized...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Adding Categorization to Fields Tabs
Official Documentation
Adding Categorization to Fields Tabs Liferay 7.4 U31+/GA31+ You can add categorization blocks to fields tabs so end users can apply tags and categories to object entries. Follow these steps: ...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM