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Forms Module: A Visual Form Generator for Evolution CMS
An extras-style overview of an older forms generator module that let teams build and store manager-driven forms without hand-coding every field.
This legacy module was a form generator for Evolution CMS manager users. Its purpose was simple: define forms visually in the admin area and collect submitted data without rebuilding the same field structures over and over again.
What it offered
- visual form configuration inside the manager
- automatic form rendering through a snippet
- storage of submitted data in the database
- a friendlier workflow for non-developer form setup
The original post mainly introduced the module and shared screenshots rather than deep internals, but the value was clear: for teams that repeatedly build contact, request, or utility forms, a generator can remove a lot of repetitive work.
In modern projects you may choose a different tooling path, but this remains a good example of how Evolution CMS users kept turning repeated editorial pain points into focused manager tools.
Source: original community announcement. The original launch post remains the main public reference for the Forms Module feature set and manager workflow.
MiniNEWS: A Lightweight News Listing Snippet for Evolution CMS
An extras overview of MiniNEWS, a compact alternative to heavier listing tools for outputting small news blocks with optional TV support.
importFile: Importing and Exporting Catalog Data in Evolution CMS
An extras overview of importFile, a paid module for importing and exporting product data between Excel files, MODX resources, and Shopkeeper catalogs.