OSS_Form

The OSS_Form extends Zend_Form and its constructor:

• adds the OSS_Filter path for OSS library filters;
• adds the OSS_Validate path for OSS library validators;
• calls the parent constructor;
• calls initialiseTraits() to initialise any declared traits if they have initialisation methods.

See below for a list of OSS provided functional traits, new elements and utility classes for common elements.

OSS_Form Elements

The available form elements:

• OSS_Form_Element_Buttonlink - element which looks like a button but behave like a link.
• OSS_Form_Element_DatabaseDropdown - element which combines text field and drop down list functionality.
• OSS_Form_Element_DateForm - element with date picker functionality.

OSS_Form Traits

The available traits include:

• OSS_Form_Trait - provides initialiseTraits() and this trait is declared by default.
• OSS_Form_Trait_CancelLocation - many forms have a cancel button and this adds a wrapper to make creating those buttons easier.
• OSS_Form_Trait_GenericElements
• OSS_Form_Trait_InsertElementFns
• OSS_Form_Trait_IsEdit
• OSS_Form_Trait_Doctrine1Mapping
• OSS_Form_Trait_Doctrine2Mapping

Providing Help / Tips / Hints on Form Elements

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