Delete forms

Permanently delete one or more forms and all associated data. Requires site manager permissions.

Parameters:

• ids: Array of form identifiers to delete
• force: 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