Converting dynamic form to static

Hi I am new to Livecyle designer (8.0) and I have created a dynamic form which expands as users complete it. However I need to be able to combine these forms into one PDF not as a package to form a final report.
Is there some way that the when the PDF is sent by e-mail it can be sent back as a static form? Or how do I convert the completed dynamic form to a static form which I can combine?

If the form has dynamic fields added to it then even users using the free Adobe Reader will be able to fill in the form. However, if it is save-off-line that you are looking for then you will need to extend the form using Reader Extensions.
Can you be more specific about your requirements?

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<cfupdate> process data from the form scope. You are
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> Thanks,
> I really like your solution. It definatly sounds a lot
easier.
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missing something
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>
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>
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>
>
> Thanks Again!!!
>
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Sorry, I found the solution:
when I use the Adobe Reader 8.0.0 or Adobe Acrobat professional 8.0.0
the stuff works normally, but in case of Adobe Reader 8.1.1 or Adobe Acrobat professional 8.1.1 this problem happens,
Now I'll explain:
1- I have a form with dropdown list.
2- I want to populate this dropdown list from XSD file has structure similar to the following:
=====================================================================
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?>
<xs:schema xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema">
<xs:element name="shipRequest">
<xs:complexType>
<xs:sequence>
<xs:element name="orders">
<xs:complexType>
<xs:sequence>
<xs:element name="order" maxOccurs="unbounded">
<xs:complexType>
<xs:sequence>
<xs:element name="shipVia">
<xs:simpleType>
<xs:restriction base="xs:string">
<xs:enumeration value="Ground"/>
<xs:enumeration value="2 Day Air"/>
<xs:enumeration value="Overnight"/>
</xs:restriction>
</xs:simpleType>
</xs:element>
</xs:sequence>
</xs:complexType>
</xs:element>
</xs:sequence>
</xs:complexType>
</xs:element>
</xs:sequence>
</xs:complexType>
</xs:element>
</xs:schema>
====================================================================
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3- when I made the normal steps of make new connection to XSD file, it walked with me normally without any errors.
4- incase I save this form as static pdf file, then open it with adobe professional, the menu is working smoothly and load the data inside perfectly.
5- incase I sace this form as dynamic pdf file, if I try to open the dropdown list, it takes forever to load the data.
very starnge that this problem happen with the newer version, so any idea for this??

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regards
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Adobe Systems

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