Interactive pdf forms in Webdynpro Java

Hi All,
I am doing enhancements in the Interactive pdf form. In the first page already there are some fields/text and Now i want to import the pdf file from the Next page.
Could any one please suggest me how to import the pdf file from the Next page(Next subform/page2) onwards.
Thanks,
Archana.

Hi,
Refer this link,
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/servlet/prt/portal/prtroot/com.sap.km.cm.docs/library/user-interface-technology/wd%20java/wdjava%20archive/online%20interactive%20pdf%20form.pdf
Regards,
Sunaina Reddy T

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