Editing an interactive pdf

I have an interactive pdf that I need to change some links inside. I had done this using the original InDsign file the pdf was created from and just re saved once I did the edits.
Is there a way to edit an interactive pdf using Acrobat X OR do I need XI or obviously th indd file that created it?
thx
RD

You can often edit the PDF, but the edit options are limited and often don't work well (not like ID). You will have to use the appropriate tool, like the Text Edit tool or the Link tool, depending on what you are trying to edit. In general, it is usually better to go back to the original file and edit it, then create a new PDF.

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1. The form was created with LiveCycle Designer. Such PDFs cannot be edited with Acrobat. You can check by selecting: File > Properties > Description > PDF producer
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We have a set of interactive PDF forms that our users access via the web. We have to use the PDF forms online because they are configured to pre-fill basic information that is acquired from our database/information system, which our users can only access via a web-based interface (i.e. no client). Furthermore, when we save/submit any of these forms, the resulting FDF needs to also be tied to whatever record the user is working on (again, via the web-based interface).
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However the Adobe plugin doesn't appear to be working very well with the latest update of Safari (7.1). We can open the forms online, and all the pre-filled data is present, and initially we are able to interact with our form and we can even save/submit. However at some point we simply lose the ability to interact with any of the fields (i.e. after a few minutes of initial use, or if we attempt to edit after re-opening a saved form). Strangely enough - we can still cut and copy text, and the save button still works - but that is about it... no typing or clicking radio buttons etc..
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hi,
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I've managed to update InDesign to 10.8.5 from 10.8.1
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