idformName

IdformName is a term used in software systems to denote the identifying name of a form structure or form instance. It functions as a machine-friendly label that persists across sessions and is distinct from user-facing titles. In many form builders and content management systems, idformName serves as an internal identifier used in code, APIs, and data exports to reference a specific form unambiguously.

Naming conventions for idformName typically favor simple, ASCII strings. Common practices allow lowercase letters, digits, underscores or hyphens, and sometimes require that the name start with a letter. Length limits and restrictions on spaces or special characters help ensure compatibility with code and data storage. Because idformName is meant for programmatic access rather than human readability, changing it can affect scripts, mappings, and automation workflows, so updates are performed with care.

Applications include referencing a form template in templates and scripts, specifying endpoints for form submission, and enabling environment-specific mappings in export/import workflows. The idformName often remains stable across versioned releases to maintain consistent routing and data integration.

Examples of idformName might be contact_form, newsletter_signup, or survey_2024_q3. In practice, it is related to similar concepts such as machine names, slugs, and form IDs, while the visible form title remains separate for end users.

See also: machine name, slug, form ID, template name.