Subforms with InfoPath

Does anyone know of a way to allow the use of subforms within an InfoPath Forms environment in SharePoint 2013?
I have a client who will potentially want a number of workflows created, and where InfoPath forms are the most natural way to present the forms to the users. The problem is that the first project is a Procurement Request, where the number of line items requested
my vary, making subforms essential.

No, subforms are not supported, a single form can have multiple views but that's the closest you get.
Kind regards,
Margriet Bruggeman
Lois & Clark IT Services
web site: http://www.loisandclark.eu
blog: http://www.sharepointdragons.com

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According to your post, my understanding is that you want to delete hyperlink (Remove signature) in a form created with InfoPath.
As far as I know, there is no OOTB way to achieve this. You need to use custom code to prevent removal of digital signatures.
Please add the OnBeforeChange handler code to the "signatureN" group where the signature is stored, not to the section you are signing.
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Looks like it has been a while since this post. Hope this helps someone still facing this problem.
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