Append static pdf page to LC dynamic form?

I have a multi-page expandable LC form. It has been functioning fine for several months, but now I must attach two pages of static pdf to the end. It is so easy to do in Acrobat, I assumed the same would be true in LC, but I have not figured out the combination. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Hi,
One option would be to recreate the static content in LC Designer, rather than trying to import the two pages from the PDF file.
You could also follow Jono's advice on http://forums.adobe.com/message/2004818#2004818.
Lastly if you open the static PDF in Acrobat and export the two pages to JPEG files. Back in LC insert two new pages and drag in an image objact and link each URL (click embed) to the JPEG files.
Good luck,
Niall

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