Adobe Form Scripting

Hi All,
I have a table and two buttons (Add / Delete ) in Adobe form and i am trying to do scripting for adding a row and deleteing a row in the table.
I am using the instanceManager.addInstance(1) for Add button.
My life cycle designer version is 7.1, i have also tried it in 8 version. This form is used in Webdynpro for Java.
the script is not working.
Can anyone please provide step by step details of doing this scripting? also the configuration required for dynamic form settings?
thanks,
Anil.

Thanks for the info Juergen. I am still awaiting your blog on secured web services , if you get time please post it.
@Anil: Please close the thread if the issue is resolved.
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Steve,
Might M. Kazlow's announcement be relevant?
Announcement: Mac OS X.7 Lion Compatibility and Acrobat X
Mac OS X.7 is not fully compatible with Acrobat X.
Please see http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/905/cpsid_90508.html for more details.
by MichaelKazlow at Jul 20, 2011 1:17 PM
Be well...

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