I was wondering the same - everything seems to work just fine without using form and formItems.
I found that the form component seem to make it more difficult to create and size the layout objects. I am not using either and have no problems using just textInput and labels instead. Ben Marchbanks ::: alQemy ::: transforming information into intelligence http://www.alQemy.com ::: magazooms ::: digital magazines http://www.magazooms.com Greenville, SC 864.284.9918 bghoward3 wrote: > can somone enlighten me on the benefit to using forms and form items instead of simply using text input boxes > > thanks >

