Can Dynamic xml templates be used in interactive form callable objects?

Hi,
We are trying to implement Offline adobe forms using guided procedures (Impersonalized forms).
We have no problem while creating the callable object using the normal xdp template. But whenever we try to use Acrobat 7/8 dynamic xml template, the following error occurs and the template is not picked.
"Could not retrieve template fields: Wrong document format or adapter mismatch from adapter"
Cant we use dynamic xml templates for adobe forms in GP? If we can, how to resolve this? Please let me know.
Version:
Netweaver SAP 2004s Sp15
Adove Live Cycle desginer 7.0

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Error with Dynamic XML template in interactive form callable objects :GP

Hi,
We are trying to implement Offline adobe forms using guided procedures (Impersonalized forms).
We have no problem while creating the callable object using the normal xdp template. But whenever we try to use Acrobat 7/8 dynamic xml template, the following error occurs and the template is not picked.
"Could not retrieve template fields: Wrong document format or adapter mismatch from adapter"
Cant we use dynamic xml templates for adobe forms in GP? If we can, how to resolve this? Please let me know.
Version:
Netweaver SAP 2004s Sp15
Adove Live Cycle desginer 7.0
Edited by: Subramanya Srinivas Mullapudi on Oct 25, 2008 1:31 AM

Hi Srivinas,
take a look on that [docu dynamic forms|http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/en/44/bca11fc60b7006e10000000a155369/content.htm] and let me know if this is solving your problem.
In addition also consider [integrating offline and form-based activities|http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/en/44/d44bea51103ee1e10000000a114a6b/content.htm] and the mentioned sublinks.
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