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Quask's FormFlow integrates at an affordable price many features previously available only in high-priced enterprise workflow tools. FormFlow uses a forms-driven approach to workflows and is even able to map some business processes to Web forms.
Because workflows in FormFlow function around forms, users first have to use a scaled-down version of Quask FormArtist to develop forms. From a library of stylesheets, users can quickly customize every aspect of a form page. For example, by selecting any element in a form, users can quickly resize it. Every step is completely WYSIWYG, so the tool is easy to use. For every field or form component that is placed on a page, the tool displays steps that help users determine what values to put in each component using pop-up windows.
Users also can change properties on the fly by right-clicking on a field. Radio buttons, for instance, can be set to activate one or multiple buttons in a group. Randomizing choices also are permitted in some fields. Users also can draw basic shapes and add color to graphical elements in forms.
Accessing data from external sources is also simple with FormFlow. Users can either hard-code choices or connect to...