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Quick Create Forms in Dynamics CRM 2013

Post Author: Joe D365 |

The latest release of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013 introduces a number of enhancements with a completely new user interface. One of the most exciting enhancements is the addition of the quick create forms which help to reduce the time necessary to create records. Here is a guide for using quick create forms in Dynamics CRM 2013.

To create a new record using the quick create forms, simply click on the new Create button located at the top of most any page in CRM 2013.

Quick Create Forms in Dynamics CRM 2013

The Out-Of-Box Quick Create Form is shown here:

At times we may find it necessary to modify this form to either remove unwanted fields or add additional fields. These forms can be customized in the same way the standard forms are customized.

To customize a form, we'll need to go to Settings, then Customize the System. In this example, we'll modify the contact quick form.

First, click the Contact entity and select Forms. Then we'll select the Contact Quick Create form to open the form editor.

Quick Create Forms in Dynamics CRM 2013

We can now modify this form just as we would for the main form. Note that sub grids, iframes and some other options are not available on the quick create forms.

Quick Create Forms in Dynamics CRM 2013

We must be sure to Save and Publish the contact entity in order to make the modified form available to CRM users.

For additional tips and tricks check out our other blogs and resources for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013.

As always, if you need additional assistance with Dynamics CRM, don't hesitate to reach out to PowerObjects, the 2013 Dynamics CRM Partner of the Year!

Happy CRM'ing!

Joe CRM
By Joe D365
Joe D365 is a Microsoft Dynamics 365 superhero who runs on pure Dynamics adrenaline. As the face of PowerObjects, Joe D365’s mission is to reveal innovative ways to use Dynamics 365 and bring the application to more businesses and organizations around the world.

2 comments on “Quick Create Forms in Dynamics CRM 2013”

  1. Hi Joe,
    Thanks for this article. it appears that this create method isn't intended to populate info from the record you are already on. For example, I'd prefer it to create a phone call with the name of the open contact already prepopulated.

    Am I correct, or is there a setting to turn that on?

  2. Thanks Joe, very useful
    Perhaps you can help here - I can't seem to modify the Phone Call Quick Form. It's great to be able to add a Phone Call to a Contact in-line, but I would like to add a few more fields to the form and also stop it automatically completing!
    Many thanks
    Simon

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