Then this might be a reason to use the x-forms version might it not?  Then one 
can create or use a standard XSLT document to make all forms have the same look 
and feel.  More work on the developers part, but that's the way of is usually.


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Ian Skinner
Web Programmer
BloodSource
www.BloodSource.org
Sacramento, CA
 
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....-----Original Message-----
....From: Dave Merrill [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
....Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 3:43 PM
....To: CF-Talk
....Subject: RE: Any sites using the new Flash foms?
....
....Except that it's desirable for an app to have a consistent look and feel
....for
....users. My impression is that Flash forms look, and behave, a bit
....different
....from std html.
....
....Dave Merrill
....
....> > In my testing, a simple form with, say, 4 text inputs plus a submit
....> > button will take quite a bit to load (when it loads - it often
....> > requires a page refresh).
....>
....> A simple form with only four fields isn't a particularly
....> compelling candidate to replace with a Flash form, and even
....> Macromedia will tell you that Flash forms should not be used to
....> replace every form.  Where you have multi-step processes and
....> complex data entry is where Flash forms start to shine, and as
....> Ray pointed out, the initial hit is worth it because the user
....> experience is so much more solid and easy to use and you can do a
....> lot more with validation, feedback, etc.
....
....
....
....

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