Importing form data per XML - Using the form interface?

Hi!
I'm developing interactive forms by adobe and I want to import my form data per XML file. The xml file and the email are created by my pdf document.
Now this xml file has to be parsed by a report or something like this.
Is it possible to use the form interface, I implemented, or do I have to parse it manually?
I think it has to work with this interface because it makes the pdf and it "knows" what to import/export.
Am I wrong with my suspicions or can you help me with this problem?
Thanks & greets,
Philip Gillißen

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Perhaps I didn't understand the meaning on the offical customer support website, stating:
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Even worst, their is a similar question from 25/09/2013 (http://forums.adobe.com/message/5711946#5711946) and no feedback form Adobe stuff at all.
Great service guys!
Thanks a lot!

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