Custom Adobe Form as Offline layout in PMS

Hi Experts,
We are implementing PMS in EHP5.I have created customozed interactive adobe form.How can i use this adobe form as layout in R/3 for appraisal purpose?
I could find option Offline layout.But how i should proceed?
Please help me.
Regards,
Arun.

Hi Arun
Step 1: Go Tcode: OOHAP_BASIC
            Enchancement Area - AP     Print Layout
            Define your Enhancement
            Example:
            ZPRINT     XXX print form
            PMP                          PMP PDF
            SMARTFORM     Print Appraisal Documents: Old (with Smart Forms)
            STANDARD     Standard
Step 2: Go Tcode: PHAP_CATALOG
            On your Template under Layout Tab
            Further - Print Layout -> Plug in your Custom Print Form
You should be all set.
Thanks
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