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Forms Experience Builder - Frequently asked questions

This FAQ addresses the most common questions about Forms Experience Builder, from basic setup to advanced features and troubleshooting.

General questions

What is Forms Experience Builder?

Forms Experience Builder is an AI-powered form creation tool that allows you to build sophisticated digital forms using conversational language. Instead of traditional drag-and-drop interfaces or complex coding, you simply describe what you want, and the AI creates the form for you.

Who can use Forms Experience Builder?

Forms Experience Builder is designed for:

  • Form creators who want to build forms quickly and efficiently
  • Business users who need to create forms without technical expertise
  • Developers who want to leverage AI for rapid form prototyping
  • Administrators who need to configure and manage form creation workflows

When should I use Forms Experience Builder vs. a traditional form editor?

Use Forms Experience Builder when you want to:

  • Create forms faster — Describe your form in natural language instead of drag-and-drop
  • Include non-technical users — Business users can build forms without coding knowledge
  • Import existing documents — Convert PDFs, images, and design mockups to interactive forms
  • Add AI-powered features — Use intelligent fields with pre-populated options (countries, job titles, etc.)

Use a traditional editor when you need:

  • Fine-grained control — Pixel-perfect layouts and advanced CSS styling
  • Low-code UX — Visual component placement without conversational prompts
  • Foundation Components — The traditional form component library (contact Adobe for timeline)

Is Forms Experience Builder available for all AEM Forms customers?

Forms Experience Builder is now generally available for all AEM Forms as a Cloud Service customers. Contact your Adobe representative to learn about deployment options for your organization.

Setup and configuration

What are the prerequisites for using Forms Experience Builder?

Before using Forms Experience Builder, ensure you have:

  • AEM Forms as a Cloud Service with Adaptive Forms Core Components
  • Basic understanding of form concepts and business requirements

For detailed technical setup requirements, see Deploy and configure Forms Experience Builder.

How do I enable Forms Experience Builder in my environment?

Forms Experience Builder setup depends on your AEM Forms implementation:

For Edge Delivery Services:

  • Prepare your project for Edge Delivery Services Forms
  • Enable the Forms Experience Builder in the Universal Editor

For Core Components-based forms:

  • Ensure Adaptive Forms Core Components are enabled
  • Configure the Forms Experience Builder in the Adaptive Forms Editor

Can I use Forms Experience Builder with existing forms?

Yes, Forms Experience Builder can work with existing forms in several ways:

  • Import and convert existing PDF forms
  • Enhance existing adaptive forms with AI-powered features
  • Add intelligent fields to current form structures

Creating forms

How do I create my first form?

Start with a simple description of what you want:

Create a contact form with name, email, and message fields

The AI will generate the basic form structure, which you can then enhance with additional features, validation, and styling.

What types of forms can I create?

Forms Experience Builder supports various form types:

  • Contact and feedback forms
  • Registration and onboarding forms
  • Survey and assessment forms
  • Multi-step forms with conditional logic
  • Forms with file uploads and complex validation

Can I create multi-step forms?

Yes, you can create multi-step forms using natural language:

Create a progressive form with 3 steps: personal info, preferences, confirmation

The AI will automatically set up the form structure with navigation between steps.

How do I add validation to form fields?

Add validation using natural language commands:

Make @email a required field with email format validation
Add US phone number format validation to @phoneNumber
Set age validation: must be 18 or older for @dateOfBirth

Advanced features

What are LLM-enhanced smart fields?

LLM-enhanced smart fields are intelligent form fields that come pre-populated with relevant options from AI knowledge bases. For example:

  • Country dropdowns with all world countries
  • Industry classifications with standard codes
  • Geographic data with states, cities, and postal codes

How do I import existing documents into forms?

You can import various document types:

  • PDF forms: Upload static or interactive PDFs
  • Images: Upload photos of paper forms or screenshots
  • Design files: Import Figma designs or other design formats

Use the attachment icon in Forms Experience Builder to upload your document and describe your conversion requirements.

Can I integrate forms with external systems?

Yes, Forms Experience Builder supports various integration options:

  • Email submissions with custom templates
  • REST API integration with external services
  • Cloud storage integration (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
  • Workflow integration (Power Automate, AEM Workflow)

Troubleshooting

The AI doesn’t understand my request. What should I do?

Try these approaches:

  • Be more specific in your description
  • Break complex requests into smaller steps
  • Use field references (@fieldName) for targeted changes
  • Provide clear examples of what you want

My form validation isn’t working. How do I fix it?

Check these common issues:

  • Verify field names match exactly (case-sensitive)
  • Ensure validation syntax is correct
  • Test validation rules individually
  • Review error messages for specific issues

Conditional logic isn’t triggering properly. What’s wrong?

Troubleshoot conditional logic by:

  • Ensuring field names are referenced correctly
  • Checking rule syntax and conditions
  • Testing with different input combinations
  • Verifying field types match rule requirements

The interface isn’t loading. What should I do?

Try these solutions:

  • Refresh your browser and clear cache
  • Check your internet connection
  • Verify you have proper access permissions
  • Contact your system administrator if issues persist

Best practices

How can I create better forms with Forms Experience Builder?

Follow these best practices:

  • Be specific: Provide detailed descriptions of what you want
  • Start simple: Begin with basic structure and add complexity gradually
  • Test thoroughly: Validate all form functionality before deployment
  • Use incremental development: Build forms step-by-step

What should I avoid when creating forms?

Avoid these common mistakes:

  • Being too vague in your descriptions
  • Trying to create everything at once
  • Skipping testing and validation
  • Not considering mobile responsiveness

How do I ensure my forms are accessible?

Forms Experience Builder includes accessibility features:

  • Automatic WCAG compliance checking
  • Screen reader compatibility
  • Keyboard navigation support
  • High contrast mode options

Integration and deployment

How do I deploy forms created with Forms Experience Builder?

Forms created with Forms Experience Builder follow standard AEM Forms deployment processes:

  • Publish forms through AEM author environment
  • Configure form submission endpoints
  • Set up form processing workflows
  • Test forms in production environment

Can I customize the AI responses and behavior?

Yes, you can configure various aspects:

  • Response style (concise, detailed, balanced)
  • Language preferences and terminology
  • Interface customization options
  • Accessibility settings

How do I get help with Forms Experience Builder?

For additional support:

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