Get My First Umbraco Datatype. Until Now I Have Been Using Doc2form As A Comment/contact Form On My

This guide provides detailed instructions on how to effectively fill out the My First Umbraco Datatype, which you can use for contact forms on your website. Following these steps will enhance your form's functionality by including features such as reCAPTCHA for spam prevention.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your form setup.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to download the necessary files and open the form in your preferred editing interface.
2. Set up your development environment by creating a new Web Application in your chosen IDE and installing the template file you downloaded. Follow the specific instructions to ensure the template is properly configured.
3. In your project, add a new Datatype and label it ‘reCAPTCHA’. Choose the render control as '[EyeCatch] reCAPTCHA' within the developer section.
4. Configure the settings in the PrevalueEditor by entering your Private Key and Public Key from the reCAPTCHA service. Make sure to select an appropriate theme for the control if you wish.
5. Create a new Document Type named ‘Comment’ with the necessary properties that correspond to your intended form fields.
6. Insert a ‘Doc2Form – Form’ macro into your template and specify the Document Type you just created. Set the storage location for submissions appropriately.
7. Ensure all configurations are in place, including setting 'PublishOnSubmit' to true to automatically publish new comments.
8. Test your form by accessing it through your website, and confirm that the reCAPTCHA control is rendered correctly.
9. Finally, save your changes and share, print, or download your form as necessary.

Start creating and customizing your online forms today!