PDF preview of form in WDJ doens't show a dynamic form but static.

Hi,
I designed a pdf form in standalone adobe designer 7.1. I saved the file as DYNAMIC pdf.
I have a WDJ with a view, which contains an Interactive Form element. I linked the dynamic pdf to the designer by importing the file in the designer.
But when the WDJ runs and shows the PDF in the browser, the PDF is static and NOT dynamic. What is the reason for this?
The PDF should be dynamic, because I have buttons on it and they do not respond anymore.
Anyhelp will be rewarded.
Kind regards,
Sandhya

This is a known problem with forms that have been saved with the Preview application. For more information, see:
http://kb2.adobe.com/community/publishing/885/cpsid_88564.html

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