form_win - Linux
Overview
form_win
is a powerful text-based form handling tool that allows users to create interactive forms for data collection, input validation, and error handling in a command-line environment. It provides a user-friendly interface and a wide range of features for efficient form processing.
Syntax
form_win [options] [form_file]
Options/Flags
- -h, –help: Display help information.
- -V, –version: Display version information.
- -d, –delimiter: Sets the delimiter for field separation (default: ‘ ‘).
- -q, –quiet: Suppress prompts and display only field values.
- -e, –errors: Display only error messages.
- -r, –required: Make all fields required to fill.
Examples
Basic Form Creation:
form_win form.txt
Custom Delimiter and Suppression:
form_win -d ',' -q form.txt
Data Validation with Required Fields:
form_win -r -e form.txt
Common Issues
- Incorrect Delimiter: Ensure the delimiter matches the field separator in the form file.
- Missing Required Fields: Verify that all required fields have been filled before submission.
- Invalid Input: Check for input that does not meet the specified data types or constraints.
Integration
- Scripting: Integrate
form_win
with shell scripts for automated data collection and processing. - Piping: Pipe the output of
form_win
to other commands for further manipulation or analysis.
Related Commands
- dialog: A command-line tool for creating dialog boxes.
- whiptail: A form creation tool with a graphical interface.
- Official Documentation