Create a new Challenge Idea form

You can create Idea submission forms and customize them to suit your specific requirements.

Create an Idea form

Go to your platform home page.
Select Settings > Form Builder.
Under Manage Forms, click Create New Form.
On the Form Settings tab, configure the general form settings.
On the Add a Field tab, drag and drop the fields you want onto the form.
On the Field Settings tab, select a field and customize the settings for the selected field.
Click Save.

Tip: You can also create an Idea form on an Idea Space and Co-creation Community.

Warning: If you delete any fields in an active form, data from users who have already submitted Ideas to a Challenge will be lost.

Types of Fields

Standard Fields
- Single Line Text: A single line of text that’s useful for a summary, one-word answers, and short phrases.
- Rich Text Area: A rich text editor to format content with common formatting options, such as bold and italics.
- Plain Text: A simple text box that’s best used for basic text that doesn't need formatting.
- Decimal: A single-line box that supports any number with decimals.
- Dropdown: A list of predefined options where users can select only one answer.
- Radio Buttons: A set of predefined options in a radio button-style layout where users can select only one answer.
- Checkbox: A set of predefined options in a multiple-checkbox style layout where users can select multiple answers.
Special Fields
- Categories: A list of predefined categories where users can select which category best fits their idea. The categories are defined when you create a challenge.
- Keywords: A text input that lets users tag their idea with keywords.
- Attachments: A type of field that lets users attach one or more files directly to an idea submission.
Form Layout Items
- Section Header: A form section that other form fields can be placed inside to break large forms into structured sections.
- Descriptive Text: A fixed text field that can contain a description, instruction, or other useful information.

Note: The max character count on text fields includes all spaces, symbols, punctuation, numbers, and letters. Anything that moves your cursor counts as a character.

Troubleshoot Idea Form issues

If you’re having trouble with idea forms, try troubleshooting some of the most common issues.

I can’t add or remove a form from a Challenge stage

You can't add or remove a form from a Challenge stage if ideas have already been submitted to the Challenge, however, you can edit an existing form that’s on the Challenge.

My dropdown choice on a form has changed

If you edit the values for a dropdown field and ideas have already been submitted, then the original choices will be amended to reflect the new values.

Some users haven't completed an updated form

If you add new fields to an active form and users have already submitted ideas, then you’ll need to inform the users to edit the idea and complete the new fields.