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Creating a learner file webform works the same way as outlined in Creating a New WebForm, except the Type field must be set to WebForm Learner File.
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A field for File Type is available in the form builder. This controls which Document Type is applied to the form document when it is eventually attached to the learner record. Bear in mind that this file type only applies to the copy of the form attached to the learner, and not any additional files uploaded to the form.
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