Editable field in pdf?

Hi! Trying to create a pdf where the user can type in information, then print out the document. This would be a parking permit so I want to have spaces where they can type in their vehicle information (license number and state). Doesn't matter if they can save the changes or not - just want them to be able to type it in and print it out. Make sense? Is it possible?
Thanks in advance for your help!

You will need a version of Acrobat that supports form field creation, 6-8 Professional of 9 Standard.
You can also create the form in OpenOffice.org with form fields and export from OO.org to a PDF form with form fields.

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check this link
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There is new functionality in SAP, through which we can have EDITABLE fileds PDF form in SAP. It is a new technology which SAP is providing. Can any one explain how this works with SAP?
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