Repositories

For each ODK form that you upload into FormShare, the system can create a database to hold its submissions. This database is called a “repository”. At first, forms are uploaded in a “testing” stage (without a repository) but then you must create a repository for them to store “real” data. The reason for a testing stage is that it is easier to replace a form without a repository because FormShare does not need to alter the underlying database, however, it is possible to merge new versions of a form into a common repository.

After you tested any form you can generate a repository for it.

1. To create a repository for your form click either the button "Create repository" or the link "create a repository for the form". The repository creator will appear.

1. If you have testing data you can automatically import it into the repository (default) however, you can discard/delete all testing data.

2. To create the repository click on the "Create repository" button.

Note: If your form has multiple languages the repository creator will ask for more details. This is covered in the section "Forms with multiple languages".

FormShare will start generating your repository

After the process is complete, FormShare will take you to the Form Details page.