How to produce PDF with typing tables?

I use Framemaker 9. I want to generate PDF files from FM. The final version will look like forms, and the client could fill in information. How could I achieve it?

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• checkboxes to track progress
• page marks and notes (optionally e-mailed)
• embedded grading/feedback forms
• storing useful search queries in the PDF file for future use
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