Adobe Forms in Output Determination

We're looking at using an Adobe form to replace an existing SAPSCRIPT form in Output determination.
From SPRO, under the processing routines of the output type I can see a selection where a PDF form can be supplied.
I haven't done any detailed exploration yet.
A few questions:
>>Is there anything documented that explains how to use a PDF form created within the ABAP workbench as an output in output determination.
>>Should the processing program routine be used to call and populate data within the Adobe form?
Regards,
Lavaughn

Hi,
Did you check in transaction SFP what are the form available in your system ?
Also , check in the standard print program if it has been adapt to use Adobe Forms instead of smartforms because it's not the same FM used .
Regards

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Thanks for your answer, Ramachandra!
However I need some more specific information to solve this.
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Moderator message: this is the wrong forum, please have a look in the forum for "SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe".
Edited by: Thomas Zloch on Jun 21, 2011 9:57 AM

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Moderator message: this is the wrong forum, please have a look in the forum for "SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe".
Edited by: Thomas Zloch on Jun 21, 2011 9:57 AM

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