Forms Inside Forms: How Nested Records Work

Forms inside forms display each connected record as its own customizable mini-form rather than as a row in a list. You choose which fields appear, how they are laid out, and how the buttons look.

Why a list view is not always enough

A list of connected records is compact, but compactness is the wrong priority when each record needs real input.

Fields cramped into columns that are hard to read
No layout control over how related data is presented
Everything visible, including fields irrelevant to this context
Styling that clashes with the rest of the app

Classic view versus Super Form view

View	What it shows	Best when
Classic	Connected records as a compact list	Scanning many related records quickly
Super Form	Each record as a customizable nested form	Each related record needs real editing

How to configure it in Jestor

Open the form editor in Jestor and go to the connected table settings.
Switch the display option from classic to Super Form.
Select which fields of the connected record appear.
Use layout blocks — fields side by side, for example — as you would on any form.
Customize the button colours and background to match the rest of the app.

Why choose Jestor for nested record editing?

Jestor keeps the classic option available, so nothing you already built changes when the new view is introduced. You switch per block, where the nested layout actually helps.

Conditional rules apply inside the nested form too — a field can appear only when another value crosses a threshold, exactly as on the parent form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the classic view still exist?

Yes, and it remains the default for existing blocks.

Can I style the nested form?

Yes, including button colours and background. See jestor.com.

Do conditionals work inside it?

Yes, the same rules apply.

Video Tutorial: Step by Step

Check out other practical tutorials on the Jestor YouTube channel.

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