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Import and Export Forms

Schools can import Campus Portal Forms or import and export J1 Web forms between environments (e.g., Test/Play and Live/Production). Imported forms include all components, however, environment‑specific configurations such as data sets, workflows, and module access codes must be reviewed and updated before the form can be activated and used.

File types:

  • Campus Portal forms are imported using .cfproj files.

  • J1 Web forms are imported and exported using .j1cmfm files.

To import forms between J1 Web environments, the target environment must be running the same version or a later version than the source environment. For example, if your Test/Play environment is running version 2026.1.1, your Live/Production environment must be running version 2026.1.1 or later before the form can be imported.

How To

Export a Form

  1. Access the Connect hub, Forms module, Manage Forms page.

  2. Find the form you want to export.

  3. From the Actions menu, select Export form. The system downloads a .j1cmfm file.

Import a Form

  1. Access the Connect hub, Forms module, Manage Forms page.

  2. From the Create new form drop-down button options, select Import form. The Import Form window appears.

  3. Click Choose file. Locate and select the .j1cmfm or .cfproj file you want to upload. The form is imported, put in an inactive status, and shown in the Forms list.

    Note

    A "Setup required" icon indicates that environment-specific configurations, such as data sets, workflows, or access codes, must be reviewed before the form can be activated.

  4. Find the imported form and from the Actions menu, select Edit details.

  5. Review and update environment-specific configurations, such as data sets, workflows, and module access codes.

  6. Once all required updates are complete, activate the form.

FAQ

What gets imported? Does it include rules and tabs?

Form structure, tabs, rows, items, and rules are imported. Environment-specific resources, such as data sets and workflows, must be reviewed after import.

Can I import J1 Web forms into Campus Portal forms?

Not at this time.

What happens if a form with the same name already exists?

What if my Campus Portal form includes components or items such as file upload and payment questions or data sources that aren't in J1 Web?

  • Data sources can be recreated in J1 Web as Form Options and Form LookUp data sets.

  • Some Campus Portal fields/questions can be recreated using comparable J1 Web fields/items. File Upload and Payment questions are not currently supported in J1 Web Forms.