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===== How to design a form  =====

There are three types of forms used in //**Aware IM**//:

==== Object Form ====

This form is used to enter or change values of attributes of a business object. //**Aware IM**// generates the default layout of a form automatically for every business object. You can control how this is done - see the “[[docs:2500_config_apps:0500_add_edit_objects:0200_defining_forms|Business Object Forms]]” section for details.

==== Presentation ====

Unlike the object form, which is used to enter or change values of attributes of a business object, presentation is used to //display// these values (usually after a user performs a search by running a query). //**Aware IM**// supplies the standard form that displays the results of any query but you can also design your own presentation form using the Report/Presentation Designer. See the “[[docs:2000_concepts:0700_data_presentation|Data Presentation]]” section for details.

==== Visual Perspective =====

This form represents a top-level screen that users see when they log into the application. The screen usually contains the system menu, status information, company logo etc. //**Aware IM**// generates the default visual perspective, but you can customize the default perspective and/or supply your own. It is also possible to define several visual perspectives and switch between them. See the “[[docs:2500_config_apps:1500_add_edit_vp|Adding/Editing Visual Perspectives]]” section for details.