How to retain form data with cfpdf flatten option

Question

I created an intertactive form from an existing pdf using
Acrobat 8.0/Live Cycle designer. Now I am trying to use it in my
application where I use cfpdfform tag to first populate the pdf,
and then create a flattened copy of the form using cfpdf
action="wrtite" flatten="yes" command. But when I flatten the form,
the form data is lost. This does not happen with other government
forms like Form I-9 or W-4 that could be downloaded as interactive
forms from their respective sites.
I came across this article through a Google search
http://livedocs.adobe.com/coldfusion/8/htmldocs/help.html?content=Tags_p-q_02.html.
If you scroll down about half the page you will see this:
"You can use the cfpdf tag to assemble interactive PDF form
files into a single PDF document and flatten forms created in
Acrobat (by using the flatten attribute with the write action);
however, to process PDF form data, use the cfpdfform and related
tags. You cannot use the cfpdf tag to flatten forms created in
Adobe LiveCycle Designer ES."
This is confusing - why can't the forms created in LiveCycle
be flattened? What other tools we have to create interactive forms
that can be flattened with form data?
Please assist me with your pointers and responses. Would
appreciate an early reply.
Thanks very much.
Raj

Answer 1

Here's how I did it.  LiveCycle form does work in ColdFusion.  It even includes an image wich works untill I flatten the form.