[PU-020] Forms
# [PU-020] Forms
What is it?
Paper forms get lost, are hard to read, and slow down your process. The Forms Power-Up replaces paper with digital forms that your field team fills out on their phone or tablet — data flows straight into Out-Smart for instant processing. This is the foundation for all form-based Power-Ups in Out-Smart.
How it Helps Your Business
- Field Techs: Fill out forms on their mobile device with easy-to-use fields — even works offline when there's no signal.
- Office Staff: Receive completed forms instantly and digitally — no more deciphering handwriting or waiting for paper to arrive.
- Managers: Standardize what information gets captured on every job and access form data for reporting and analysis.
- Customers: Receive professional, legible reports and documentation generated from digital form data.
Essential Details
Key Capabilities
- Create custom digital forms for any job type
- Mobile-friendly design that works on phones and tablets
- Data is auto-saved as technicians fill out forms — nothing gets lost
- Attach completed forms to work orders for a complete job record
- Offline support so forms work even without an internet connection
Getting Started
To enable Forms, go to Settings → Marketplace in your Out-Smart back office. Find the Forms Power-Up and click Activate. Once enabled, you can start creating forms from the Forms section in settings. This Power-Up is the foundation for Form Templates, Visual Forms, Form STEK, and other form-based Power-Ups.
Related Features
- [Form Templates](form-templates.md) — Create reusable form templates for consistent data collection
- [Visual Forms](visual-forms.md) — Design forms with a modern drag-and-drop visual editor
- [Certificates](certificates.md) — Generate certificates from completed form data