Identifying form fields automatically when word doc is imported

Hi
I am trying to convert a word document template to a PDF template using Adobe Live Cycle. There are 7 tables in the Word document. I saved the doc as PDF using Word. When i imported the PDF into the Live Cycle Designer, the form fields ( table rows and cells) are not being identified. All are kind of static text.
However, when i opened the same PDF in Acrobat Pro, i was able to identify the form fields ( using Form > edit fields option).
Is there something similar available in Live Cycle Designer. Can the LCD identify form fields automatically.
Appreciate your help.
Thanks and regards
Ram

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