Adding field in PDF(This form designed in Adobe Designer)

Dear All,
I use Acrobat 7.0.
I created forms with Adobe Designer,then I saved this form as PDF.
I want to add a few field that are; button tool,check box,Drop-down list,List box,radio button,text field,signature field, in the PDF.
I can add in the body page but I want to add in the PDF form.
How can I add these fields?
Thanks.

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