Delete forms
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Delete forms
Permanently delete one or more forms and all associated data. Requires site manager permissions.
Parameters:
ids: Array of form identifiers to deleteforce: Override safety checks for forms with existing submissions
Deletion Impact:
- Form Configuration: Complete removal from system
- Form Elements: All element definitions deleted
- Submissions: All submission data permanently removed
- File Attachments: Associated files deleted from storage
- Dashboard Widgets: References broken, widgets may malfunction
- Reports: Historical reports may show missing data
- Public Links: Public access endpoints become invalid
Safety Checks:
- Forms with existing submissions require force flag
- Active public forms generate warnings
- Referenced forms in dashboards flagged for review
- Audit log created for compliance tracking
Alternatives to Deletion:
- Archive: Hide forms while preserving data
- Disable: Stop new submissions while keeping existing data
- Version: Create new forms instead of deleting old ones
Recovery:
- No recovery possible after deletion
- Consider data export before deletion
- Database backups may contain recoverable data
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