Creating and Managing Order Forms

Overview

The following outlines the process for Built internal team members to create and manage Order Forms to implement clients and support clients as they expand their use of Built’s Marketplace Platform. Order Forms unlock granular, personalized control for Ordering giving Buyers the power to create Order Forms they can use again and again ensuring key data points are delivered each time a Vendor fulfills an Order.


Creating a New Order Form from Settings

Description

Users can create new Order Forms for any Order Type available in Built via the platform's Settings. When Built Recommended Forms are available, users can choose to create an Order Form using a Built Recommended Form or start from scratch. If a Built Recommended Form does not yet exist for an Order Type, users can still create their own Order Form from scratch.

Steps

  1. Navigate to Settings

    • Click on Settings in the top navigation.

  2. Go to Order Forms

    • From the left-side rail menu, select Order Forms.

    • You will be taken to the Order Forms Table where you can view all existing forms. 

    • If no Order Forms exist, you will be prompted to create a new Order Form. 

  3. Click “New Order Form”

    • From the Order Forms Table, select New Order Form.

  4. Enter Form Details

    • Provide a Form Name.

    • Select the Order Type (e.g., Inspection, Title Endorsement, Title Search).

  5. Choose Form Template Type

    • Option 1: Built Recommended Form

      • Prebuilt based on Order Type.

      • Includes Default Form Elements specific to that Order Type

      • Users can also add Custom Form Elements as needed.

      • Key Notes:

        • Built Recommended Forms may not exist for all Order Types yet. The Marketplace Team is actively expanding support.

        • Built Recommended Forms can also be configured at the Tenant level (e.g., Citi has a prebuilt form for Draw Inspections).

    • Option 2: Start from Scratch

      • Build a new form using Default Form Elements (based on the selected Order Type) and Custom Form Elements.

      • Key Notes:

        • Some Order Types may not yet have Default Form Elements available. These will be added as Marketplace capabilities expand.

  1. Navigate to the Custom Form Builder

    • Click Next to proceed to the Custom Form Builder.

    • Click Save Draft to return to the Order Forms Table. A draft version of the form will be saved. (See Editing Order Forms for more info.)

  2. Customize the Form

    • In the Custom Form Builder, users can:

      • View and edit suggested form elements.

      • Add Default or Custom elements using drag-and-drop.

        • Default Form Elements: These are based on SKU or order type.

        • Custom Form Elements: Use when a needed field doesn't exist in the default set (e.g., a text input labeled “Reporter Name”).

      • Use the search bar to quickly find specific form elements.

      • Mark form elements as required—these must be completed by the Vendor before submitting the order to the Buyer.

      • Toggle between Build and Preview modes to check the form’s appearance.

  3. Navigate to Review & Create

    • Click Next to move to the Review & Create step.

    • Click Save Draft to return to the Order Forms Table with your draft saved. (See Editing Order Forms for more info.)

  4. Review and Publish

    • If everything looks good, click Publish. The new Published Order Form will now appear in the Order Forms Table.

    • If updates are needed, click Edit or use the Previous button at the bottom-left corner of the screen.

    • Click Save Draft to return to the Order Forms Table with your draft saved. (See Editing Order Forms for more info.)


Editing an Existing Order Form from Settings

Description

Users can edit existing Order Forms, whether in Draft or Published state, directly from the application’s Settings. This allows teams to update form details, customize data collection fields, and reorganize layouts to match evolving buyer or vendor needs. Changes can be saved as drafts or published immediately to reflect in Orders.

Steps

  1. Navigate to Settings

    • Click on Settings in the top navigation.

  2. Go to Order Forms

    • From the left-side rail menu, select Order Forms.

    • You will be taken to the Order Forms Table where you can view all existing forms. 

  3. Find and Select a Form

    • Locate the desired Order Form or use the search bar at the top to quickly locate a specific form.

  4. Click the Edit Icon

    • Click the Edit pencil icon next to the form.

    • You can edit both Draft and Published Order Forms.

  5. Edit Basic Details (Optional)

    • You can update the Form Name, Order Type, or the Template.

    • If no changes are needed, click Next proceed to the Custom Form Builder.

  6. Navigate to the Custom Form Builder

    • Click Next to proceed to the Custom Form Builder.

    • Click Save Draft to return to the Order Forms Table. A draft version of the form will be saved.

  7. Edit using the Custom Form Builder

    • In the Custom Form Builder, users can:

      • View and edit suggested form elements.

      • Add Default or Custom elements using drag-and-drop.

        • Default Form Elements: These are based on Order Type.

        • Custom Form Elements: Use when a needed field doesn't exist in the default set (e.g., a text input labeled "Reporter Name”).

      • Search for form elements using the search bar.

      • Mark fields as required—vendors must complete these before submission

      • Rearrange fields via drag-and-drop

      • Toggle between Build and Preview modes to visualize the form

  8. Navigate to Review & Create

    • Click Next to move to the Review & Create step.

    • Click Save Draft to return to the Order Forms Table with your draft saved.

  9. Review and Publish

    • If everything looks good, click Publish. The new Published Order Form will now appear in the Order Forms Table.

    • If updates are needed, click Edit or use the Previous button at the bottom-left corner of the screen.

    • Click Save Draft to return to the Order Forms Table with your draft saved.


Archiving and Restoring an Order Form from Settings

Description

Users can archive Order Forms they no longer wish to use, helping to keep their Order Forms Table organized. Archived forms are moved to the Archived tab and can be restored at any time. Restored forms return as Drafts and must be published again before they can be used in new orders.

Steps: Archiving a Draft or Published Order Form

  1. Navigate to Settings

    • Click on Settings in the top navigation.

  2. Go to Order Forms

    • From the left-side rail menu, select Order Forms to access the Order Forms Table

  3. Order Form Page Active Tab

    • By default, you will land on the Active tab, which shows all current Draft and Published Order Forms.

  4. View Archived Order Forms

    • From the Order Forms Table, click the Archive tab.

    • Archived forms are listed here, with the most recently archived appearing at the top, along with the Last Updated date.

  5. Locate the Order Form to Archive

    • Toggle back to the Active tab.

    • Find the form you want to archive, this can be either Draft or Published.

    • Use the search bar if needed.

  6. Select the Overflow Menu

    • In the Action column of the form row, click the overflow menu.

  7. Select "Archive"

    • Choose Archive from the menu.

    • A modal will appear to confirm the action: Archiving the form will make it unavailable for use in any orders.

  8. Confirm the Archive

    • Click Confirm in the modal.

    • You’ll be returned to the Active tab, and the form will no longer appear there.

  9. View Archived Order Forms

    • Click the Archived tab to confirm the form has been archived.

    • Archived forms are listed here, with the most recently archived appearing at the top, along with the Last Updated date.

Steps: Restoring an Archived Order Form

  1. Find the Form in the Archive Tab

    • Locate the form you want to restore. Use the search bar if needed.

  2. Click "Restore"

    • Click the Restore button next to the form.

    • A modal will appear to confirm the action: Restoring the form will return it as a Draft. To use it in new orders, you will need to publish it.

  3. Confirm the Restore

    • Click Confirm.

    • The form will move back to the Active tab under the Drafts section.

  4. Publish a Restored Form

    • From the Active Tab, Locate the Draft of the Order Form restored

  5. Edit the Form

    • Click Edit to review and make any updates before re-publishing.

    • While updates are optional, users must review the Order Form before it can be published again.

  6.  Save or Publish

    • Click Publish to make the form available for use in new orders.

    • Or click Save Draft to keep it in draft state for future use.


Creating a New Order Form from the Create New Order Flow

Description

In addition to creating an Order Form through Settings, users can also create a new Order Form directly from the Create New Order flow. This path is useful when users realize they need an Order Form during order setup and one does not yet exist for the selected Order Type.

Steps

  1. Log in and Navigate to Your Deal

    • Log in to Built and select the deal where you want to place an order.

  2. Go to the Orders Section
    From the deal page, navigate to the Orders section.

  3. Click “New Order”

    • In the top-right corner of the Order Table, click New Order.

  4. Select an Order Type

    • Choose the desired Order Type and complete the Order Details section.

  5. Go to Fulfillment Options

    • Proceed to the Fulfillment Options step.

  6. Select “Require an Order Form”

    • Check the option to Require an Order Form to be completed for this order.

  7. Alert: No Order Form Exists

    • If no Order Form exists for the selected Order Type, the user will be alerted with a message indicating there are no available Order Form templates.

  8. Click “Create Order Form”

    • In the alert message, select Create Order Form to proceed.

  9. Follow Order Form Creation Steps

    • You will be redirected to the New Order Form Builder, where you can follow the standard steps for creating a new form:

      • Enter Form Name and Order Type

      • Choose a Built Recommended Form or Start from Scratch

      • Customize using the Form Builder

      • Save or Publish the form

  10. Return to the Order Flow

    • Once the form is saved or published, return to the Orders section to continue placing your order using the newly created Order Form.


Terms & Definitions for Order Forms

Term

Definition

Active Tab

The default view in the Order Forms Table that displays all current Draft and Published Order Forms.

Archived Order Form

An Order Form that has been archived by the user and moved to the Archived tab. Archived forms are no longer available for use in new orders but can be restored at any time.

Archived Tab

A separate view in the Order Forms Table that contains forms that have been archived and are no longer available for new orders.

Built Recommended Form

A pre-configured Order Form template provided by Built, based on industry best practices and common data requirements for a specific Order Type. Includes a set of Default Form Elements and can be customized further.

Custom Form Elements

User-defined fields that can be added when a needed data point isn’t available in the default list (e.g., free-text inputs like “Inspector Name”).

Default Form Elements

Predefined fields available based on the selected Order Type. These are designed to collect common, structured data relevant to that diligence service.

Draft Order Form

An Order Form that is saved but not yet published. Drafts are not available for use in orders until they are published.

Edit

An action accessed via the pencil icon next to each Order Form in the Order Forms Table. Allows users to open the form in the Form Builder to review, update, and republish if needed.

Form Builder

The interface where users build or edit an Order Form. Users can drag and drop form elements, mark fields as required, and preview the form.

Fulfillment Options

A step in the New Order flow where Buyers define how the order should be fulfilled, including whether an Order Form is required.

Make a Copy

An option found in the overflow menu that creates a duplicate of an existing Order Form. This allows users to use an existing form as a starting point for a new one. The copied form opens as a Draft.

New Order Flow

The process for placing a new order in Built, including selecting a deal, order type, fulfillment preferences, and attachments.

Order Form

A configurable form used by Buyers to define the data Vendors must provide to fulfill a Diligence order. Order Forms are tailored by Order Type and can be saved as Drafts or Published for use.

Order Type

The category of diligence service being requested (e.g., Inspection, Title Endorsement, Title Search). Determines which default fields and logic are available in the Order Form.

Overflow Menu

A contextual menu located in the Action column of the Order Forms Table. It provides additional actions such as Make a Copy and Archive.

Published Order Form

A finalized Order Form that is available for selection and use when placing an order. Only one Published form per Order Type is typically active at a time.

Required Field

A form field marked as mandatory. Vendors must complete these fields before they can submit the order back to the Buyer.

Restore

The action of bringing an archived Order Form back to the Active tab as a Draft. Must be published again before use.

Save Draft

An action available during Order Form creation or editing. Saves the current progress without publishing, allowing the user to return and complete the form later.

Start from Scratch

A form-building option where users begin with a blank Order Form and manually add both Default and Custom Form Elements to meet specific data requirements.



FAQ

What is the purpose of Order Forms in Built's Marketplace Platform?

Order Forms allow Buyers to create and manage personalized orders, ensuring key data points are consistently delivered each time a Vendor fulfills an order.

Can I create a new Order Form from scratch?

Yes, users can create a new Order Form from scratch if a Built Recommended Form does not exist for the selected Order Type.

How can I edit an existing Order Form?

To edit an existing Order Form, navigate to Settings, select Order Forms, find the desired form, and click the Edit icon.

What happens to archived Order Forms?

Archived Order Forms are moved to the Archived tab and can be restored at any time, but they must be published again before use.

Is it possible to create an Order Form during the order setup process?

Yes, users can create a new Order Form directly from the Create New Order flow if one does not already exist for the selected Order Type.