Merging Forms
Another unique InfoPath feature is the ability to merge multiple forms into a single summary form. As an example, a manager might want to see a summary of all status reports for a single project with total time consumed and funds expended to date. The form merging process is simple; even managers can merge forms without help desk assistance.
Following are the basic requirements and characteristics of the form merging process:
The forms you merge must have been created with the same template.
The form’s template must enable merging; merging is enabled by default.
Data in repeating fields, such as repeating sections or tables, is added at the bottom of the first form’s corresponding sections or tables.
Data in plain, bulleted, and numbered ...
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