Advantages of adobe forms over sapscripts and smartforms.

Good day ,
Can anyone pls mention atleast 2 to 3 major differences between sapscripts,smartforms and adobe forms?
I want to know wat r the drawbacks in each n how we rectified it in adobe forms.Are there any disadvantages in adobe forms??
Awaiting your reply,
Thanks,
Deepthi.

Hi Martina,
SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe offer you the following business advantages:
1. Interactive functions automate the creation of data for SAP systems
2. Full integration into the SAP development environments for Java and ABAP
3. User-friendly tools reduce the time and costs associated with creating form layouts.
4. The usage of the PDF format means that forms retain their appearance regardless of the environment they are used in.
Moreover,
SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe offer the following basic functions:
1. Create form templates for the layout that include logos or pictures
2. Generate documents by merging form templates and current system data
3. Edit forms online or offline
4. Forms can be filled in advance automatically with specific data from SAP applications and then sent to the correct recipients using secure methods
5. Automatic consistency checks for forms
6. Activate enhanced functions such as comments
7. Digital signatures and form certification
8. Send completed forms to the SAP application with automatic updates of the business data
There are not any disadvantages in adobe forms as such except the value help is not present but that could be done after a little coding.
Reward if useful.
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