PDF base forms

Hi,
while working in form builder (SFP), i could able to migrate from my smartforms to form builer tool without any problem.
But now in Form Builder when i choose the Layout tab it gives an error saying "Error occurred in communication with layout editor" what could be the problem.
secodly what is adobe designer i did not find that in my pc in C:\Program Files\Adobe.
How to install that.
Help
John

Hi John,
You have to install the 'Adobe live cycle designer'. It must be installed at the client machine to design the Adobe forms.If you dont have this designer, the layout will not be displayed.
You can find more info about ALD in the link
<a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/server/adobedesigner/index.html?sapdev">http://www.adobe.com/products/server/adobedesigner/index.html?sapdev</a>
Hope this helps..
Regards,
Sharadha

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