Build a Special Events Web App

This article walks through an example of how to create an app that displays all your special events applications and forms, making it easy for residents to find and submit required information.

Create the Special Events Web App

1. Create a new App and add a name applicable to the special events

2. On the Builder tab, customize the Menu Items that will display in the left navigation of the app

3. Add banner images, color themes, and additional styling as needed

4. Customize Settings, as needed

5. Add and manage Users for the app

Create Special Events Forms

1. Create the forms that you would like to display in your Special Events app

2. On the Settings tab, select your newly created app

   Note:

   Make sure your forms are set to Public access.

3. Build out the elements for your form, as needed

   Note:

   You can add Calculation elements to the form if you want to calculate items such as the cost of an application, the age of an applicant, or the total length of an event. You can also use Conditional Logic to show or hide elements based on a user's selections.

4. Set up any necessary Workflows for your form

   Note:

   If your form needs to go through an approval process, set up Approval flows. To take payments, you can set up payment events.

Finalize & Preview Your App

1. If needed, open the app Builder tab and drag and drop your forms into the desired order

2. On the Apps menu, click Open App to preview

3. View your new Special Events app

Share Your Special Events Web App

1. On the Summary tab of your app, click the Copy to clipboard icon to copy the link to your app

2. This link can be added to your website, social media, or other communication channels.

3. If you have our Web Central product, you can create a graphic link that links to the app

4. Once created, you can add the graphic link to a page. Users will be able to click the button and be directed to your Special Events web app.