Help with fillable form

How do you convert a word doc into a fillable form?

Normally you'd do it with Acrobat. Acrobat includes a form wizard which attempts to detect where form fields should go, but there is usually a good amount of manual editing needed. You can also add form fields to the PDF manually. More information on creating forms is in Acrobat's help doc and in a number of tutorials at http://www.AcrobatUsers.com

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Help needed with fillable form

I have created a form in Adobe, which was very easy. However, when it was emailed out to other users, several commented that they couldn't make revisions to it. Most of the users had either Flash or Reader, not many having Standard or Professional. After some research, I found the Submit Form button, which looks like it would work, but I need some assitance on making sure it formatted correctly. I also need some assistance on setting up a siguature and using it. I have utilized the Help function while working on the form, but it doesn't seem to get me anywhere.
If anyone has any experience with a form like this, I would appreicate any help!

Looks like the LiveCycle recommendation is appropriate since you did not create the form in Acrobat. The techniques for working forms is different in Designer and the form cannot be edited in Acrobat once Designer is used. I would have to look at the form in Designer on my other machine at work to provide any comments, but the other forum should lead to more useful feedback.

Problem with fillable form showing up as read-only

I created a fillable form in Acrobat 8 Professional. It opens fine for me directly from where I saved the file or when I click on it from a link which I posted on our Web site. However, no one in the office gets the same results - it opens as read-only for them when I send it as an email attachment or when they click on the same link from our Web site. We are using the same version of Acrobat Reader (10.1.3). What can I do?
Thank you.

The problem is the file is a PDF/A document, and the other users have the user preference set to display PDF/A documents in PDF/A mode, so any changes are not allowed. The users can turn this off (Edit > Preferences > Documents > PDF/A View Mode, or you can remove the PDF/A information from the document. The latter is the better appoach. Here's a link to an action that you can install that will do this for you: http://acrobatusers.com/actions-exchange/remove-pdf-a-information
and here's one with more information: http://blogs.adobe.com/acrolaw/2011/05/how-to-remove-pdfa-information-from-a-file/

Help with PDF form responses

Hey there!
I have two issues with online form data collection and am completely stumped. It's a real struggle to find useful documentation for Acrobat forms!
#1 - I have created a form uploaded it to Acrobat.com, and have been able to collect test form data. In the local responses portfolio, I'm able to use the 'Update' button to bring the latest form data into the portfolio. But I would like to have a colleague be responsible for monitoring the form data and we're running into problems. He's able to open the portfolio and has full access, however the 'Update' button is greyed out so he is unable to bring in new form data. We've already updated his 'Acrobat.com' username/password in Acrobat preferences to match mine, but still no luck. Any help?
#2 - Some computers are having issues with electronic submission. My best guess is that this is to do with Acrobat versions, as the issues all seem to come from computers where the form is completed using Acrobat Reader 8. The form was created with Pro 9, and form submission works for both Pro 9 and also Reader 9. Is there something I can do here? (And yes I know that it's a free upgrade to 9, but 8 is still in the official build for our organisation and I don't really have time to wait for them to complete an upgrade!)
Thanks in advance for any help you can give.
Jarrod

Hello Paul,
Thank you for your reply.
I use Ipower for my hosting. I see they use sendmail and the path on the server is - /usr/sbin/sendmail. Would this work?
The way I would like this to work would be:
1) I e-mail the PDF form to the client
2) Client opens and fills in the form
3) They hit submit and the form information eventually gets e-mailed to my business e-mail
I chose to use the HTTP method instead of e-mail because the PDF form says it can not be saved and if the client uses an internet beased e-mail like Yahoo it gets kind of messy.
But, does the HTTP delivery method make it more difficult since this is not embedded in a website?
Sorry, I did not realise this would be as involved as it is. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Livecycle design 8 Help with PDF forms

I am new to Livecycle 8. I have created a simple PDF form in Livecycle 8 which was orignally an excel form. I set it up with a submit button to submit by email to a designated person. The form is housed on an internal web site for viewers with adobe reader to open and fill out and then submit by email. The goal is for the designated receiver to receive the the same PDF form with the information filled out by the previous viewer. I was successful with the form being emailed to the designated person as long as the peson submitting the form was using adobe professional. If the viewer only has adobe reader, the form would not submit to the designated receiver. Please help?

Reader does not allow a local save of the form and data by default. To be able to add the attachment o an email message a local save must occur. You can Reader Extend your form to allow for this. Open th eform in Acrobat Pro. Under the Advanced menu choose the "Extend Features in Adobe Reader". Follow the wizard and save the result PDF as a different name ....I like to put RE in the name so I know it is Reader Extended. Try the new file.
paul

Help With Registration Form

Hi
I have created a registration form, where on the first page
the user enters a user name and password, then they go to the next
page where they enter their name. This then goes to the next page
where they enter their address, then there contact details.
But I want all these details to go on to a page where they
can review their details, then press a submit button which inserts
the data into a mysql db.
But I need help with how I do this?
I have created the following Java script in the body. Or
should it be in the header? Or on another form? to insert their
details:-
<% Insert Data %>
<jrun:sql datasrc="regift">
INSERT INTO account VALUES ('<%=
request.getParameter("User_Name").trim() %>',
'<%= request.getParameter("Password").trim() %>',
INSERT INTO name VALUES ('<%=
request.getParameter("First_Name").trim() %>',
'<%= request.getParameter("Last_Name").trim() %>'
INSERT INTO address VALUES ('<%=
request.getParameter("House_Number").trim() %>',
'<%= request.getParameter("Street").trim() %>',
'<%= request.getParameter("Town").trim() %>',
'<%= request.getParameter("County").trim() %>',
'<%= request.getParameter("Postcode").trim() %>'
INSERT INTO contact_details VALUES ('<%=
request.getParameter("Email_Address").trim() %>',
'<%= request.getParameter("Telephone_Number").trim()
%>'
</jrun:sql>
Is this correct?
Thanks for all your help, Lou.

Your code is correct only for the first page. What you need
to do after the
initial record is entered is grab its ID and then on
subsequent pages you
would use and UPDATE sql statement
Paul Whitham
Certified Dreamweaver MX2004 Professional
Adobe Community Expert - Dreamweaver
Valleybiz Internet Design
www.valleybiz.net
"LoobieLouLou" <[email protected]> wrote in
message
news:emggvv$q67$[email protected]..
> Hi
>
> I have created a registration form, where on the first
page the user
> enters a
> user name and password, then they go to the next page
where they enter
> their
> name. This then goes to the next page where they enter
their address, then
> there contact details.
>
> But I want all these details to go on to a page where
they can review
> their
> details, then press a submit button which inserts the
data into a mysql
> db.
>
> But I need help with how I do this?
>
> I have created the following Java script in the body. Or
should it be in
> the
> header? Or on another form? to insert their details:-
>
> <% Insert Data %>
> <jrun:sql datasrc="regift">
>
> INSERT INTO account VALUES ('<%=
request.getParameter("User_Name").trim()
> %>',
> '<%= request.getParameter("Password").trim() %>',
>
> INSERT INTO name VALUES ('<%=
request.getParameter("First_Name").trim()
> %>',
> '<%= request.getParameter("Last_Name").trim() %>'
>
> INSERT INTO address VALUES ('<%=
> request.getParameter("House_Number").trim()
> %>',
> '<%= request.getParameter("Street").trim() %>',
> '<%= request.getParameter("Town").trim() %>',
> '<%= request.getParameter("County").trim() %>',
> '<%= request.getParameter("Postcode").trim() %>'
>
> INSERT INTO contact_details VALUES ('<%=
> request.getParameter("Email_Address").trim() %>',
> '<%= request.getParameter("Telephone_Number").trim()
%>'
> </jrun:sql>
>
> Is this correct?
>
> Thanks for all your help, Lou.
>
>

Help with Parameter Form

Hello, I have a somewhat complicated Report and I am hoping that I can create the Parameter Form in Reports (I would rather not use Forms because I don't know it as well)
Here's my problem:
Right now I have 2 fields that I need help with.
The first one is called "Report Name" and I have it coded to a bind variable that will search for a series of "work units" such as 02% or 03%
This works as coded, the problem comes with the other "Work Unit" field. What I have right now is a LOV that queries for work units that start in either 02 or 03. This variable will narrow down the report findings to the specific work unit selected. What I want is for this list to be dependant on what the user choses for report name.
For example if the user choses ReportName1 the report query finds work units with 02%, but the "work unit" field still displays the list of work units 02% and 03% and the user must know to only chose the certain work units for the specific "Report Name" selected.
If there is a way to somehow have the "Work Unit" field be dependant on the "Report Name" field please give me soem ideas of how to do it.

Thats what I was worried about.
Well I have been trying to learn forms for some time now but I can't quite get the hang of it yet.
I don't really have anyone who knows it here, so I'm kind of learning on my own.
Thanks for the response.
Arin

HELP WITH A FORM

Ok here is the problem,
I am trying to make a form in my existing fla document and
the form will not function.
I have created the form and used the exact same php script in
a seperate flash movie and the form worked fine but I can not get
it to work in my existing fla.
I would reall appreciate any help with this issue.....
I need my file
(download my file at
http://66.70.213.43/testsite/main3.fla
to have a working email submission form.
this file has no working form on it now and the existing form
can be modified but I would like to keep the submit and the reset
buttons as is if possable.
I would like to use the php email style that is in the lesson
on gotoandlearn.com ( the lesson is listed as sending mail with php
but I am willing to accept other methods if needed.
The Movie clip symbol of the actual form with the submit and
reset button is call P5_s7
The Movie clip symbol of the page which contains the form is
called PAGE 5
I will edit the php and the flash script after you send the
file to me to reflect the email addresses that I want to use so for
testing purposes you can use any email that you want.
I would really appreciate it if someone with more flash
experience could help me out and post a working copy of my file and
the php script that the form links to so that I could re download
then.
Thank you in advance
Please note that there may be some $$$ in it for you if you
can help me.......

Don't think you're going to find anyone here who will just be
willing to do the work for you. You might want to check out the
Flash and PHP Integration sample file that comes with Flash 8 for
some pointers on how to get this started.
If you have specific questions later, write back! Good luck!

Help with Login Form (JSP DB Java Beans Session Tracking)

Hi, I need some help with my login form.
The design of my authetication system is as follows.
1. Login.jsp sends login details to validation.jsp.
2. Validation.jsp queries a DB against the parameters received.
3. If the query result is good, I retrieve some information (login id, name, etc.) from the DB and store it into a Java Bean.
4. The bean itself is referenced with the current session.
5. Once all that's done, validation.jsp forwards to main.jsp.
6. As a means to maintain state, I prefer to use url encoding instead of cookies for obvious reasons.I need some help from step 3 onwards please! Some code snippets will do as well!
If you think this approach is not a good practice, pls let me know and advice on better practices!
Thanks a lot!

Alright,here is an example for you.
Assume a case where you don't want to give access to any JSP View/HTML Page/Servlet/Backing Bean unless user logging system and let assume you are creating a View Object with the name.
checkout an example (Assuming the filter is being applied to a pattern * which means when a resource is been accessed by webapplication using APP_URL the filter would be called)
public doFilter(ServletRequest req,ServletResponse res,FilterChain chain){
     if(req instanceof HttpServletRequest){
            HttpServletRequest request = (HttpServletRequest) req;
            HttpSession session = request.getSession();
            String username = request.getParameter("username");
            String password = request.getParameter("password");
            String method = request.getMethod();
            String auth_type = request.getAuthType();
            if(session.getAttribute("useInfoBean") != null)
                request.getRequestDispatcher("/dashBoard").forward(req,res);
            else{
                    if(username != null && password != null && method.equaIsgnoreCase("POST") && (auth_type.equalsIgnoreCase("FORM_AUTH") || auth_type.equalsIgnoreCase("CLIENT_CERT_AUTH")) )
                         chain.doFilter(req,res);
                    else
                      request.getRequestDispatcher("/Login.jsp").forward(req,res);
}If carefully look at the code the autherization is given only if either user is already logged in or making an attempt to login in secured way.
to know more insights about where these can used and how these can be used and how ?? the below links might help you.
http://javaboutique.internet.com/tutorials/Servlet_Filters/
http://e-docs.bea.com/wls/docs92/dvspisec/servlet.html
http://livedocs.adobe.com/jrun/4/Programmers_Guide/filters3.htm
http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-06-2001/jw-0622-filters.html
http://www.servlets.com/soapbox/filters.html
http://www.onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/2001/05/10/servlet_filters.html
and coming back to DAO Pattern hope the below link might help you.
http://java.sun.com/blueprints/corej2eepatterns/Patterns/DataAccessObject.html
http://java.sun.com/blueprints/patterns/DAO.html
http://www.javapractices.com/Topic66.cjp
http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/library/j-dao/
http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-03-2002/jw-0301-dao.html
On the whole(:D) it is always a good practice to get back to Core Java/J2EE Patterns.and know answers to the question Why are they used & How do i implement them and where do i use it ??
http://www.fluffycat.com/java-design-patterns/
http://java.sun.com/blueprints/corej2eepatterns/Patterns/index.html
http://www.cmcrossroads.com/bradapp/javapats.html
Hope that might help :)
REGARDS,
RaHuL

Help with xfa-form

Hello,
I am a developer (VB6 ASP),
Please, I need to know, What I need to populate/read an xfa-form, that was created for another company.
I do not know what is the tool that I need to investigate, or a component. (the pdf form it was created with liveCycle)
The original empty pdf form is in xfa-form and I need fill in and the resulted file is delivered to another person that stamp digital signature,
I can fill this pdf form manually with adobe reader 9, but i need this task programmatically.
has any idea for this?
Thank you in advance!
(sorry for my english)
Clarisa

Thank you Hodmi!
Another question, I new in adobe Technologies, and I am lost in the family of LiveCycle products,
I need pre-populate the pdf that I have attached, xfa-form1.pdf
for example,
1- I download this pdf from an external site,
2- I have to pre-populate with 2 Fields that I obtain from my Database,
3- I embed this pdf file in aspx page(ASP.NET)
4- the user 1 must put their signature.
4- the user 2 must put their signature.
End
I saw code that manipulate programmatically .xdp files with pdf forms, but I do not know if I can manipulate this pdf that I have attached, please, could you help me, If in theory I Can do that?
(I have to do with ASP.NET)
Best Regards!
Clarisa

Help with web form script. PHP, CGI, Perl???

anyone willing to help with a web form script? I have a form built, but cant seem to figure out the scripting! Should I be using Perl, CGI, PHP... What do I need to enable? I am a complete novice when it comes to scripts. Looking for a little friendly help.

Here is a simple bit of PHP to stick in the page your form posts to. You would need to edit the first three variables to your liking, and add the html you want to serve afterwards:
<pre>
<?php
$emailFrom = '[email protected]';
$emailTo = '[email protected]';
$emailSubject = 'Subject';
$date = date('l, \t\h\e dS \o\f F, Y \a\t g:i A');
$browser = $HTTPSERVER_VARS['HTTP_USERAGENT'];
$hostname = $HTTPSERVER_VARS['REMOTEADDR'];
$message = "$date\n\nAddress: $hostname\nBrowser: $browser\n\n";
foreach ($_POST as $key => $value) {
$message .= $key . ": " . $value . "\n";
$mailResult = mail($emailTo,$emailSubject,$message,"From: $emailFrom");
?>
</pre>
This script will grab the server's date and the submitter's address and browser type. It will then list the name and value of each form field you have put on your form.
Also, this script expects your form method="post".
Lastly, you can offer alternate text later on in your html page based on the success of the above script with a snippet like this:
<pre><?php
if ($mailResult) {
echo "Your comments have been received thank you.";
} else {
echo "There was an error. Please try again or contact us using an alternate method.";
?></pre>

Help with Scripting forms when additional characters added

Hi,
I am new to scripting in adobe professional, I thank anyone in advance for any advice or help they can give me.
I am trying to use the calcuations within the forms that I am putting fields onto. In the process I discovered that the program the forms are within are attaching a pipe and additional characters after the actual name that I have named them. So, I am not able to use even the simple calculations within adobe to "sum" fields.   For example: I named the field "1_1Text" and this is what displays when you go into the calculations and pick the fields you want. But the actual name is "1_1Text|1234567" so the calculations will not work.
I take it then I need to use the advanced scripting but I am unsure of the format for a routine such as this. I have a little knowledge of javascript but it has been awhile. There must be a scan to find the pipe and then you should be able to chop off the extra characters since I will never know the characters the program adds on so then I can do calculations on these fields. Then you would have to put them into an array or something to save them?   Any help with a script or hints would surely be appreciated.
Thanks!

Could explain more fully how you are creating your forms and what programs you are using from the creation of the base document to which program and how you are adding fields.
I think you are misunderstanding me.   I use Adobe Acrobat Professional 6.0. I can get the calculations to work correctly if I use the form as it is after creating it.
But these forms are put into an SQL database and they get selected within a VB.net program or ASP.net program (both are used). So these programs (VB.net or ASP.net) are adding the extra characters at the end, hence I do not know the names of the fields when the forms are being filled in. So the calculations do not work with the "original names" that I created for the fields.
I just figured if I created a routine that looped through and chopped off the extra characters these programs put on the end I would be able to do the calcuations and they would work. I believe there is a substring operation within javascript.

Help - PDF Fillable Form stopped working

I have a couple of PDF fillable forms (from the IRS and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts) that I have added information to and saved before, but now they won't let me save any changes I make. For the Mass form, I've tried downloading a new one and using it, but it also won't let me add info and save it. What can I do?
Thanks for your help.

SOLVED:
In my saving options I had maximum compression methods on so when reading on the tablet in reader, the forms were not showing any options. Have altered and all good.

Help with contact form

Hi,
there is a contact form on my site and it works to submit a message, but it always has my name as sender in it and my email adress to reply to!
This is a form where customers are booking appointments, the shop always thinks that the emails are coming from me!
I checked site manager - system emails - but what am I supposed to put in as from email? It should use the customers email, which will change all the time.
I need help with that fast!
Thanks in advance
cheers
Cat

Hello Cat
The "From" email is the email that will be displayed as the sender of the email (although the email is always sent from our servers), so it is not the customer's email address. You can set it to any email address, that can be your client's email address too, so when a reply is sent, the reply would be sent to the client. This is about the email that is sent to the visitors of the site, also known as the "Autoresponder" email.
Cheers
Parikshit

Help with Custom Forms Report

Hi there,
I recently created a new custom web form in BC that appears to be working fine.
My problem is that when I go to custom reports, in filter criteria I can't see my new form under the 'Custom CRM Form Filter'. All my other forms are appearing here however.
Am I just missing one small step?
Thanks for the help!

Yor form must not have any custom fields, which is why it isn't in that
dropdown. You can use the case subject to filter the cases where the case
subject is the webform name.
Cheers,
Mario
www.twoblokeswithapostie.com

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