# Form Builder Development Roadmap This document outlines the planned improvements and missing essential features for the Corrad ProcessMaker Form Builder. It serves as a development checklist to track progress on enhancing form building capabilities. ## Current Status **Last Updated**: December 2024 **Current Version**: v2.0 with JavaScript API and dynamic calculations ### Recently Completed Features ✅ - JavaScript Execution Engine (`FormScriptEngine`) for real-time calculations - Dynamic field updates with `onFieldChange` and `onLoad` event handlers - Enhanced debugging with comprehensive logging - API functions: `setField()`, `getField()` for programmatic form control - Grid system for responsive layouts - Form versioning and management - Security improvements with sandboxed JavaScript execution --- ## Missing Essential Settings Analysis ### 🔴 Critical Priority (Must Have) #### **1. Conditional Logic System** **Status**: ✅ Completed December 2024 **Components Affected**: All form components **Description**: Essential for dynamic forms that show/hide fields based on user input **Implemented Features**: - ✅ Field visibility rules (show/hide based on other field values) - ✅ Field enabling/disabling based on conditions - ✅ Multi-field conditional logic (AND/OR operators) - ✅ Visual condition builder interface - ✅ Field dependency chains - ✅ JavaScript code generation and execution - ✅ Integration with existing FormScriptEngine - ✅ Real-time condition evaluation **Impact**: High - Critical for advanced form workflows **Implementation Details**: - Added `conditionalLogic` properties to all form components - Created visual condition builder in FormBuilderFieldSettingsModal - Built ConditionalLogicEngine to generate and execute JavaScript - Integrated with existing FormScriptEngine for seamless execution - Supports multiple operators: equals, not_equals, contains, not_contains, is_empty, is_not_empty, greater_than, less_than - Supports multiple actions: show, hide, enable, disable fields - Real-time preview of generated JavaScript code - Automatic script generation and injection **Files Modified**: - `components/FormBuilderComponents.vue` - Added conditional logic properties - `components/FormBuilderFieldSettingsModal.vue` - Added condition builder interface - `components/ConditionalLogicEngine.vue` - New component for script generation - `pages/form-builder/index.vue` - Integrated conditional logic engine --- #### **2. Enhanced Validation System** **Status**: 🟡 Partially Implemented **Current**: Basic required, email, URL, min/max validations **Components Affected**: All input components **Missing Features**: - [ ] Pattern matching validation (regex support) - [ ] Custom validation functions - [ ] Real-time validation feedback - [ ] Cross-field validation (confirm password, date ranges) - [ ] Conditional validation rules - [ ] Custom error message templates - [ ] Validation groups and schemas **Impact**: High - Essential for data quality and user experience --- #### **3. Accessibility Features** **Status**: ❌ Not Implemented **Components Affected**: All components **Description**: WCAG compliance and screen reader support **Missing Features**: - [ ] ARIA labels and descriptions - [ ] Keyboard navigation support - [ ] Screen reader announcements - [ ] High contrast mode support - [ ] Focus management and indicators - [ ] Alternative text for visual elements - [ ] Accessibility validation tool **Impact**: High - Required for compliance and inclusivity --- ### 🟡 High Priority (Should Have) #### **4. Dynamic List Component Enhancements** **Status**: ✅ Completed December 2024 **Current Settings**: `['label', 'name', 'help', 'placeholder', 'buttonText', 'minItems', 'maxItems', 'defaultItems', 'width']` **Implemented Essential Settings**: - [x] Item validation (validate individual list items) - [x] Uniqueness validation (prevent duplicate items) - [x] Item type support (text, number, email, url) - [x] Search/filter within list items - [x] Bulk operations (select all, delete selected) - [x] Import/Export functionality (JSON, CSV, TXT) - [x] Item counter display - [x] Delete confirmation - [x] Visual sorting indicators (drag handles) - [x] Enhanced UI with validation feedback **Missing Features** (moved to future roadmap): - [ ] Drag & drop reordering functionality (requires vue-draggable) - [ ] Custom item templates (rich formatting) **Impact**: Medium-High - Important for data collection workflows --- #### **5. Enhanced Select Component** **Status**: 🟡 Partially Implemented **Current Settings**: `['label', 'name', 'placeholder', 'help', 'options', 'width']` **Missing Essential Settings**: - [ ] Searchable/filterable dropdown - [ ] Multi-select with chips display - [ ] Option groups/categories (optgroups) - [ ] Dynamic options loading from API endpoints - [ ] Custom option templates (with icons, descriptions) - [ ] Maximum selections limit for multi-select - [ ] Async option loading with loading states **Impact**: Medium-High - Common requirement for complex forms --- #### **6. Rich Text and Enhanced Text Components** **Status**: ❌ Not Implemented **Components Affected**: textarea, text components **Missing Features**: - [ ] WYSIWYG rich text editor integration - [ ] Character counter display - [ ] Auto-resize for textarea - [ ] Auto-complete/suggestions - [ ] Advanced input masks for specific formats - [ ] Markdown support and preview - [ ] Spell check integration **Impact**: Medium-High - Needed for content-heavy forms --- ### 🟢 Medium Priority (Could Have) #### **7. Enhanced File Upload Components** **Status**: 🟡 Partially Implemented **Current**: Basic file and dropzone with size/type restrictions **Missing Features**: - [ ] Progress indicators for upload status - [ ] File preview thumbnails (images, PDFs) - [ ] Drag reordering for multiple files - [ ] File description/tagging capabilities - [ ] Cloud storage integration (S3, Google Drive) - [ ] Virus scanning configuration - [ ] Image editing capabilities (crop, resize) **Impact**: Medium - Enhances file handling workflows --- #### **8. Advanced Number Component** **Status**: 🟡 Partially Implemented **Current**: Basic min/max/step support **Missing Features**: - [ ] Currency formatting (with symbol, locale) - [ ] Percentage mode - [ ] Thousand separators configuration - [ ] Decimal precision control - [ ] Scientific notation support - [ ] Number formatting templates - [ ] Unit of measurement support **Impact**: Medium - Important for financial and scientific forms --- #### **9. Enhanced Date/Time Components** **Status**: 🟡 Partially Implemented **Current**: Basic date, time, datetime-local **Missing Features**: - [ ] Date range restrictions (min/max dates) - [ ] Disabled dates (weekends, holidays) - [ ] Custom date format display - [ ] Timezone selection and conversion - [ ] Relative date options (today, tomorrow, etc.) - [ ] Date picker themes and localization - [ ] Recurring date patterns **Impact**: Medium - Useful for scheduling and booking forms --- ### 🔵 Low Priority (Nice to Have) #### **10. Advanced Layout and Styling** **Status**: ❌ Not Implemented **Missing Features**: - [ ] Custom CSS classes for advanced styling - [ ] Component themes and appearance presets - [ ] Advanced grid layout controls - [ ] Responsive breakpoint settings - [ ] Animation and transition effects - [ ] Dark mode support - [ ] Print-friendly layouts **Impact**: Low - Aesthetic and branding enhancements --- #### **11. Integration and API Features** **Status**: ❌ Not Implemented **Missing Features**: - [ ] Webhook integrations for form submissions - [ ] External API data binding - [ ] Real-time collaboration features - [ ] Form analytics and usage tracking - [ ] A/B testing capabilities - [ ] Multi-language support - [ ] Form embedding options **Impact**: Low - Advanced enterprise features --- ## Development Timeline ### Phase 1: Foundation (Q1 2025) - [ ] Implement conditional logic system - [ ] Enhance validation with pattern matching - [ ] Add basic accessibility features - [ ] Improve dynamic list component ### Phase 2: Enhancement (Q2 2025) - [ ] Enhanced select component with search - [ ] Rich text editor integration - [ ] Advanced file upload features - [ ] Number formatting enhancements ### Phase 3: Polish (Q3 2025) - [ ] Date/time component improvements - [ ] Advanced layout controls - [ ] Performance optimizations - [ ] Comprehensive testing ### Phase 4: Integration (Q4 2025) - [ ] API integration features - [ ] Analytics and reporting - [ ] Multi-language support - [ ] Advanced enterprise features --- ## Implementation Notes ### Technical Considerations - Ensure backward compatibility with existing forms - Maintain performance with large forms - Follow Vue 3 composition API patterns - Implement proper TypeScript definitions - Add comprehensive unit and integration tests ### Design Principles - Keep the interface intuitive and user-friendly - Maintain consistency with existing UI patterns - Ensure mobile responsiveness - Follow accessibility best practices - Provide clear documentation and examples --- ## Progress Tracking Use the following format to track completed features: ```markdown ### ✅ [Feature Name] - Completed [Date] **Implemented by**: [Developer Name] **PR/Commit**: [Link to implementation] **Notes**: [Any important implementation details] ``` ### ✅ JavaScript API Integration - Completed December 2024 **Implemented by**: Development Team **Notes**: Added FormScriptEngine with real-time calculations and field manipulation ### ✅ Dynamic List Component Enhancements - Completed December 2024 **Implemented by**: AI Assistant **Components Modified**: - `components/FormBuilderComponents.vue` - Enhanced component definition with new properties - `components/FormBuilderConfiguration.vue` - Added comprehensive configuration interface - `components/ComponentPreview.vue` - Implemented advanced functionality **Features Added**: - Item validation with custom rules (required, min/max length, email, URL) - Uniqueness validation to prevent duplicate items - Multiple item types support (text, number, email, URL) - Search/filter functionality within list items - Bulk operations (select all, delete selected items) - Import/Export capabilities (JSON, CSV, TXT formats) - Item counter display showing current/max items - Delete confirmation dialog - Enhanced UI with validation feedback and error messages - Visual sorting indicators (drag handles for future drag & drop) **Notes**: Significantly enhanced the dynamic list component from basic functionality to a feature-rich, professional-grade list management system ### ✅ Conditional Logic System - Completed December 2024 **Implemented by**: AI Assistant **Components Modified**: - `components/FormBuilderComponents.vue` - Added conditional logic properties to component definitions - `components/FormBuilderFieldSettingsModal.vue` - Created visual condition builder interface - `components/ConditionalLogicEngine.vue` - New component for JavaScript generation and execution - `pages/form-builder/index.vue` - Integrated conditional logic engine with form builder **Features Added**: - Visual condition builder with drag-and-drop interface for setting up field dependencies - Support for multiple condition operators (equals, not_equals, contains, is_empty, etc.) - Multiple action types (show, hide, enable, disable fields) - AND/OR logic operators for complex condition chains - Real-time JavaScript code generation and preview - Integration with existing FormScriptEngine for seamless execution - Field dependency validation and error handling - Auto-generated event listeners for field changes - Initial condition evaluation on form load **Impact**: Enables dynamic forms with sophisticated business logic and user experience flows --- ## Contributing When implementing features from this roadmap: 1. Update the status from ❌ to 🟡 (In Progress) when starting 2. Move to ✅ when completed with implementation details 3. Update the main README.md if new documentation is added 4. Ensure all new features have corresponding tests 5. Update the user guide with new functionality --- **Document Version**: 1.0 **Next Review**: March 2025