Form Development Tools

Hi,
In the previous project, i used the SAPScript to develop the form and i want to try something new in the up coming project like smartform , adobe form,etc. Does it require extra cost?? Which one is better??
Regards,
Kit

Smartforms are SO much better than SAPScript that I'm not sure why anyone chooses to use SAPScript voluntarily in the new releases. They are SAP Standard and do not require extra expenses (except for your training). There is a decent SAP Press book available on the subject. Here is also an online PDF document:
http://sapabap.iespana.es/sapabap/manuales/pdf/smart.pdf
Adobe forms might need some extra software and/or system settings. They are definitely worth exploring though for the future projects.

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