Field Types

Balbooa Joomla Forms Builder comes with a large number of easily customizable fields that allow you to create powerful Joomla forms. In this tutorial, we will show you how to configure fields in Balbooa Joomla Forms Builder.


Input Field

Input is one of the basic fields. Form field Inpit includes 8 field types.

Input Field - Balbooa Joomla Forms Builder


General

Type

  • Text Input - adds a single-line text entry field.
  • Text Area - adds a multiple-line text entry field.
  • Email - adds an email address that will only pass validation if the value entered is in a valid email format. This field type is always required.
  • Phone - adds a phone number field.
  • Zip Code - adds a zip code field.
  • Credit Card Number - adds a field for entering a credit card number. The field will only pass validation if the value entered is a number.
  • Date - adds a data field.
  • Time - adds a time field.

Label

Adds Field Title.

Placeholder

Adds a short example or hint text that is shown in a form field.

Default Value

Sets the default value with the ability to add Data Tags.

Icon

Adds an icon.

Help Text

Adds the Help Text.

Required

Makes the field required.

Read Only

Makes the field inactive.

Hidden

Makes the field invisible.


Properties

Validation

Checks the correctness of the entered data (None, Numbers, Email, URL).

* Available only for the field types Text Input and Text Area.

Characters

Sets the number of characters to enter the field (Min, Max).

* Available only for the field types Text Input and Text Area.

Confirm Email

Adds the confirm email field.

* Available only for the Email field.

Mask

Sets a certain format for users to follow when filling up a form.


Advanced

Class Suffix

Adds a CSS class for the item.

Field ID

Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag.

Checkbox Field

The checkbox is an interactive box that allows users to select one or more options. Boxes can be checked and unchecked.

Checkbox Field - Balbooa Joomla Forms Builder


Items

Add

Click the icon “Add New Item”.

Default

Select an item and set the “Default value”.

Image

Select an item and add an image.

Copy

Select an item(s) and click the icon “Copy Item”.

Delete

Select an item(s) and click the icon “Delete Item”.

Rename

Click on an item title and rename it.

Value

Set value (value would not be displayed but will participate in the calculations).

Order

Move an item using the icon "Drag & Drop".


General

Type

  • Regular
  • Product - adds a field item to Cart.

Label

Adds Field Title.

Help Text

Adds the Help Text.

Required

Makes the field required.


Properties

Number of Columns

Sets the number of columns.


Advanced

Class Suffix

Adds a CSS class for the item.

Field ID

Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag.

Radio Field

The radio field lets the user choose only one option from a list. The radio cannot be unchecked.

Radio Field - Balbooa Joomla Forms Builder


Items

Add

Click the icon “Add New Item”.

Default

Select an item and set the “Default value”.

Image

Select an item and add an image.

Copy

Select an item(s) and click the icon “Copy Item”.

Delete

Select an item(s) and click the icon “Delete Item”.

Rename

Click on an item title and rename it.

Value

Set value (value would not be displayed but will participate in the calculations).

Order

Move an item using the icon "Drag & Drop".


General

Type

  • Regular
  • Product - adds a field item to Cart.

Label

Adds Field Title.

Help Text

Adds the Help Text.

Required

Makes the field required.


Properties

Number of Columns

Sets the number of columns.


Advanced

Class Suffix

Adds a CSS class for the item.

Field ID

Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag.

Dropdown Field

The dropdown is a closed-ended field type where users can select only one answer from a menu of choices. Dropdown field suits for presenting a long list of options.

Dropdown Field - Balbooa Joomla Forms Builder


Items

Add

Click the icon “Add New Item”.

Default

Select an item and set the “Default value”.

Copy

Select an item(s) and click the icon “Copy Item”.

Delete

Select an item(s) and click the icon “Delete Item”.

Rename

Click on an item title and rename it.

Value

Set value (value would not be displayed but will participate in the calculations).

Order

Move an item using the icon "Drag & Drop".


General

Type

  • Regular
  • Product - adds a field item to Cart.

Label

Adds Field Title.

Placeholder

Adds a short example or hint text that is shown in a form field.

Help Text

Adds the Help Text.

Required

Makes the field required.


Advanced

Class Suffix

Adds a CSS class for the item.

Field ID

Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag.

Select Multiple Field

The select multiple field allows users to select one or more values from a list.

Select Multiple Field - Balbooa Joomla Forms Builder


Items

Add

Click the icon “Add New Item”.

Default

Select an item and set the “Default value”.

Copy

Select an item(s) and click the icon “Copy Item”.

Delete

Select an item(s) and click the icon “Delete Item”.

Rename

Click on an item title and rename it.

Value

Set value (value would not be displayed but will participate in the calculations).

Order

Move an item using the icon "Drag & Drop".


General

Type

  • Regular
  • Product - adds a field item to Cart.

Label

Adds Field Title.

Help Text

Adds the Help Text.

Required

Makes the field required.


Advanced

Class Suffix

Adds a CSS class for the item.

Field ID

Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag.

Upload File Field

The upload file field allows a visitor to upload files by clicking a button and selecting it from a desktop. You can restrict the size, types, and number of files that visitors can upload.

Upload File Field - Balbooa Joomla Forms Builder


General

Label

Adds Field Title.

Help Text

Adds the Help Text.

Required

Makes the field required.


Properties

Allowed File Types

Sets allowed file types.

Max. Upload File Size

Sets a maximum file size that can be uploaded (MB).

Allow Multiple Files

Allows multiple file uploads.

Max. Number of Files

Sets a maximum number of files that can be uploaded.


Advanced

Class Suffix

Adds a CSS class for the item.

To set Path to Uploads Storage or set Allowed File Types in the Media Manager navigate to Global Settings.

Slider Field

The slider field allows users to select numeric values from a defined range or set an exact value.

Slider Field - Balbooa Joomla Forms Builder


General

Type

  • Slider - sets the exact value of a slider.
  • Range - sets a numeric value within a given range (minimum and maximum values).

Label

Adds Field Title.

Help Text

Adds the Help Text.

Required

Makes the field required.


Properties

Range

Sets a range of numerical value.

Step

Sets increment value for range changes.


Advanced

Class Suffix

Adds a CSS class for the item.

Field ID

Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag.

Calendar Field

Calendar adds a field with a popup calendar that allows easily to select a date.

Calendar Field - Balbooa Joomla Forms Builder


General

Type

  • Regular
  • Range - adds two pop up calendars for selecting dates.

Label

Adds Field Title.

Placeholder

Adds a short example or hint text that is shown in a form field.

Default Value

  • None
  • Today - adds the date of the current day.

Help Text

Adds the Help Text.

Required

Makes the field required.

Read Only

Makes the field inactive.

Hidden

Makes the field invisible.


Properties

First Day of The Week

Sets the first day of the calendar week.

Disable Past Dates

Disables past dates.

Disable Specific Days of the Week

Disables selected day of the week.

Disable Specific Dates

Disables specific dates.

Disable Range of Dates

Disables range of dates.


Advanced

Class Suffix

Adds a CSS class for the item.

Field ID

Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag.

Phone Field

The phone field allows users to enter a phone number in the international format, depending on the country calling code you select.

Phone Field - Balbooa Joomla Forms Builder


General

Label

Adds Field Title.

Default Value

Adds a default value (country calling code and phone mask).

Help Text

Adds the Help Text.

Required

Makes the field required.


Advanced

Class Suffix

Adds a CSS class for the item.

Field ID

Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag.

Submit Button Field

The submit button field allows you to customize style, action after submission, and email notifications.

Submit Button Field - Balbooa Joomla Forms Builder


General

Label

Adds Field Title.

Icon

Adds an icon.

On Click

  • Thank You Message - adds the field "Message" that appears after a form is submitted.
  • Redirect - adds the field “Link” that sends users to another page or site after form submission.
  • Payment Gateway - adds dropdown list with payment gateways. After submitting the form, the user will be redirected to the site of the payment system that you set.


Admin Email Notifications

Send to Admin

Sends a notification to the site administrator or to the email addresses that you will add.

Admin Email

The email address to which the notification will be sent. In the field, you can enter one or more email addresses through "Enter".

Cc

Stands for carbon copy.

* Whose address appears after the Cc: header would receive a copy of the message. The Cc header would appear inside the header of the received message.

Bcc

Stands for blind carbon copy.

* The Email address of the recipients specified in this field does not appear in the received message header.

From Email

  • Default - email address from Joomla Global Configuration.
  • Customer Email - email address from where the forms are sent.

Subject

Sends along with the form.

Text Editor

Edits structure of the email body.

PDF Attachment

Attaches PDF file.

Attach Uploaded Files

Attaches uploaded files.


Customer Email Notifications

Send to Customer

Sends a notification to form submitter.

Subject

Sends with the completed form.

Text Editor

Edits structure of the email body.

PDF Attachment

Attaches PDF file.

Attach Uploaded Files

Attaches uploaded files.


Spam Protection

reCAPTCHA

  • None
  • CAPTCHA-reCAPTCHA
  • CAPTCHA-Invisible reCAPTCHA

Honeypot

Adds the invisible field to prevent spambots.


PHP Scripts

After Data Submission

The PHP code added in this field is executed after the form submission. PHP code shouldn't be wrapped in opening and closing PHP tags.


Advanced

Class Suffix

Adds a CSS class for the item.

Save Data to Database

Saves submitted data to a database.

Design Settings


Background

Color

Changes background color and opacity.

Hover

Changes background color and opacity on hover.


Spacing

Padding

Sets the spacing within a Submit Button (px).


Border

Radius

Rounds the corners of the button (px).

Color

Changes border color and opacity of Submit Button.

Hover

Changes background color and opacity on hover.

Width

Sets the width of the border (px).


Font

Font

Sets Font Family.

Size

Sets the font size (px or em).

Letter Spacing

Sets the amount of space between letters (px or em).

Line Height

Sets the height of the line box.

Color

Sets the color and opacity.

Hover

Sets the color and opacity on hover.

Properties

Sets boldness, style, uppercase and align.


Shadow

Value

Sets shadow value.

Color

Changes shadow color and opacity.

Hover

Changes color of shadow and opacity on hover.


Icon

Size

Sets the size (px or em).

Color

Sets the color and opacity.

Hover

Sets the color and opacity on hover.

Properties

Sets alignment (Left, Center, Right).

Rating Field

The rating field allows you to add 1-5 ratings in your Joomla forms and provides the easiest way to get feedback about your business.

Rating Field - Balbooa Joomla Forms Builder


General

Type

  • Smiles - adds smile rating.
  • Stars - adds star rating.

Label

Adds Field Title.

Help Text

Adds the Help Text.

Required

Makes the field required.


Advanced

Class Suffix

Adds a CSS class for the item.

Field ID

Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag.

Acceptance Field

The accept field is a simple checkbox necessary to confirm the submitter’s consent to a specific condition.

Acceptance Field - Balbooa Joomla Forms Builder


General

Label

Adds Field Title.

Help Text

Adds the Help Text.

Required

Makes the field required.


Properties

Text Editor

Edits acceptance text.


Advanced

Class Suffix

Adds a CSS class for the item.

Field ID

Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag.

Cart Field

The cart field allows you to create order forms with promo code, tax, and an unlimited number of shipments. Using the cart field you can accept online payments from your customers.

Cart Field - Balbooa Joomla Forms Builder


General

Label

Adds Field Title.

Help Text

Adds the Help Text.

Products

Adds a field with product information.


Currency

Symbol

Adds a symbol, e.g. $, €, ₴.

Currency Code

Adds currency code, e.g. USD, EUR, UAH.

Currency Position

Sets position of currency (Before or After).

Thousand Separator

Sets the thousand separator (Comma, Dot, Space, None).

Decimal Separator

Sets the decimal separator (Comma, Dot).

Number of Decimals

Sets the number of decimals.


Shipping

Add

Click the icon “Add New Item”.

Default

Select an item and set the “Default value”.

Copy

Select an item(s) and click the icon “Copy Item”.

Delete

Select an item(s) and click the icon “Delete Item”.

Rename

Click on an item title and rename it.

Value

Set value (value would not be displayed but will participate in the calculations).

Order

Move an item using the icon "Drag & Drop".


Promo Code

Promo Code

Adds the "Coupon Code" field.

Code

Adds a unique promo code.

Discount

Adds discount (Amount, Percentage).

Expires

Sets the expiration date of coupon code.


Tax

Tax

Adds the "Tax" field.

Label

Adds Field Title.

Rate %

Sets tax rate in %.


Advanced

Class Suffix

Adds a CSS class for the item.

Field ID

Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag.

Calculation Field

The calculation field lets to add mathematical operations between fields in your forms.

General

Type

  • Regular
  • Product - adds a field item to Cart.

Label

Adds Field Title.

Help Text

Adds the Help Text.

Hidden

Makes the field invisible.


Calculation

Calculator

Creates mathematical operations using field values.


Properties

Value

Sets value, e.g. $, ℓ, m².

Position

Sets value position (Before or After).

Thousand Separator

Sets the thousand separator (Comma, Dot, Space, None).

Decimal Separator

Sets the decimal separator (Comma, Dot).

Number of Decimals

Sets the number of decimals.


Design

Inherit Global Styles

Disables Inherit Global Styles.

Type

  • Label - sets the label settings.
  • Value - sets the value settings.

Font

Sets Font Family.

Size

Sets the font size (px or em).

Letter Spacing

Sets the amount of space between letters (px or em).

Line Height

Sets the height of the line box.

Color

Sets the color and opacity.

Properties

Sets boldness, style, uppercase and align.

Background

Changes background color and opacity.

Padding

Sets the spacing within a field (px).


Advanced

Class Suffix

Adds a CSS class for the item.

Field ID

Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag.

Google Maps Field

The Google Maps field embeds an interactive map into your form. Google Maps field allows uploading your own marker, display infobox with unique information, set theme style of the map.

This field is based on the Google Maps API. To activate the field, you need to enter the Google Maps API Key in form integrations.

Google Maps Field - Balbooa Joomla Forms Builder


General

Address

Adds a location by typing a concrete address.

Google Maps

Adds a marker. To add a marker click on the map.


Infobox

Upload Marker

Uploads a custom marker.

Display Infobox

Displays infobox.

Text Editor

Edits infobox content.


Properties

Height

Sets the height (px).

Theme

Sets the theme (Standard, Silver, Retro, Dark, Night, Aubergine).

Controls

Displays map controls.

Scroll Zooming

Enables scroll wheel zoom.

Draggable Map

Makes the map draggable.

Advanced

Class Suffix

Adds a CSS class for the item.

Autocomplete Address Field

The autocomplete address field lets you auto-complete address fields and makes filling out the form easier for users.

This field is based on the Google Maps API. To activate the field, you need to enter the Google Maps API Key in form integrations.

Autocomplete Address Field - Balbooa Joomla Forms Builder


General

Label

Adds Field Title.

Placeholder

Adds a short example or hint text that is shown in a form field.

Default Value

Adds a default value.

Help Text

Adds the Help Text.

Required

Makes the field required.


Advanced

Class Suffix

Adds a CSS class for the item.

Field ID

Copies the unique Field ID which can be used as a Data Tag.

Headline Field

The headline field displays text and provides a wide range of settings that allow you to create beautiful forms.

General

Label

Adds Field Title.

HTML Tag

Formats and displays the text (H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, Paragraph).


Design

Font

Sets Font Family.

Size

Sets the font size (px or em).

Letter Spacing

Sets the amount of space between letters (px or em).

Line Height

Sets the height of the line box.

Color

Sets the color and opacity.

Properties

Sets boldness, style, uppercase and align.

Padding

Sets the spacing within a field (px).


Advanced

Class Suffix

Adds a CSS class for the item.

Text Field

The text field displays text information. The text field supports any combination of letters, numbers, or symbols.

Text Editor

Add text using WYSIWYG CKEditor.

Image Field

The image field lets you add an image to the form.

General

Source

Allows selecting images.

Alt

Adds an alternate text for an image.

Width

Sets the width of the image (px or %).

Properties

Sets alignment (Left, Center, Right).


Advanced

Class Suffix

Adds a CSS class for the item.

HTML Field

The HTML field allows you to integrate the custom code.

Code Editor

Adds custom HTML.