Forms in Drupal

Discussion - Implementation of secure forms using Webform module, Content Access, CCK, in organic groups or in separate installation.

Issues discussed

• user authentication module (Shibboleth vs WebAuth, need for workgroups)
• authorization signature for submitted forms (digital vs signature on paper)
• access to forms for different roles (would be great if authentication module can handle roles assignment in Drupal)
• CCK per each form vs Webform with individual formsIssues
  • CCK -
    • More control in forms formatting, field access, etc.
    • Large number of CCK in interface - difficult for admins to manage site without additional
    • More complexity in creating forms, training users to use Webform vs CCK creation  (can be addressed with better UI)
  •  Webform
    • easier to train users to create forms
• secure database to store secure fields
• storing information from webforms in a separate database
• solution for Organic Groups vs non-Organic Groups solution
• Combo solution - some forms can be in CCK, some in Webform