Dynamic Logo in PDF - Is it possible?

Hi
I have earlier generated text field values in a PDF using a FDF file.
The FDF file is generated using PHP on the server side.
Now I need to do the same but I also need to be able to set a LOGO (image file) in the PDF dynamically (programatically).
Is there a way to accomplish this using Acrobat XI PRO to make a PDF with the form fields needed?
Perhaps using a hidden textfield value as the basis for the logo image. Then perhaps set the hidden textfield value same way the visible text fields get their value from the FDF file?
It is important that this is working without the PDF viewer (person) not having to do anything to make the logo appear.
It would be great if possible to do this using an FDF file. If not possible then I would like to hear if I can combine FDF with some other solutions.
Any suggestions on how to make this work?

I'm using PHP to generate the FDF file and to present the visitor with the correct PDF/FDF combination.
The source of the logo will/can be an image (.jpg) file (from same server as the PDF is on). Was hoping to be able to use an URL pointing to the image to be used.
I came across this document:
How to load dynamic images in a PDF file using Adobe Reader/Acrobat 8+
http://blogs.adobe.com/dmcmahon/2009/01/06/how-to-load-dynamic-images-in-a-pdf-file-using- readeracrobat-8/
Some down in that document we can read:
Solution 2: Upload the images as attachments.
Do one of the following to upload the images as attachments:Use the attachment panel in Acrobat (View > Navigation Panels > Attachments > Add).
Upload the images through Javascript (see the “Adding Attachments” section in the Javascript scripting guide).
Update the value of the image field using script at runtime to point to the attachment. (See the “Opening and saving attachments” section in the Javascript scripting guide)
- Upload image through Javascript, by adding attachment (ref. Javascript for Acrobat).
- Update the value of the image field using script at runtime to point to the attachment.
Looking at the Javascript scripting guide as pointed to by the URL above, did not exactly show any good examples on how to do the above tasks.
But it looks like it is doable.
For this to work in my case I need to be able to make the javascript code load the correct image file.
Which image file to load depends on which person is requesting the PDF and corresponding FDF file.
Maybe it is possible to make the Javascript use a value transferred from the FDF file to the PDF file, or using another technique.
Can someone here please explain to me how I do accomplish what is described above?

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