Import Multiple Records to a PDF Form
Hi,
I produce a separate XML file for every voucher sent to a client on a golf tour. Using a form created in LiveCycle Designer 8.0 I create a corresponding PDF document for each voucher and import the data using Acrobat XI Pro.
However I need a better solution and came across this
Record-based processing using LiveCycle Output ES | Adobe Developer Connection
but the 'output' requires Live Cycle ES.
I followed the instructions in the above article and modified the form so that the bindings are in place from the XML fields to the form fields,
Essentially I want to create one XML files for all vouchers and then do one import (i.e. a single PDF document with multiple pages) where Acrobat Pro XI identifies each XML 'voucher' node and appends another copy of the form as a new PDF page. If it makes any difference there is only one form and it is designed to be A4 size.
Is this possible?
Many thanks,
Peter
LiveCycle forms are very different from Acrobat forms. You might get a better response in the LiveCycle forums.
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