Linking pdf form to an access database

Hi. Fairly new user here. I was wondering if anyone tell me how to get a pdf form to deposit the entered data (from the form fields) into an existing access database. Both the forms and the db exist on the same server. What kind of link do i require? Please explain.
Thanks so much
oh, acrobat 7 and windows xp

You will need Acrobat Professional or LiveCycle Designer. With Acrobat Professional you create your forms with the Form Tool and write JavaScipt to establish the ADBC, Adobe Data Base Connection, and pass SQL Execute parameters. For LiveCycle Designer forms you create a data connection and then write FormCalc or JavaScript to pass SQL Execute parameters.
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