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I've created a PDF form, but when my customer completes the form, he is unable to save it. There is a message that he cannot save the form with data in it; he can only print it.
He's running Reader 8.
Can you tell me if there's a setting that I need to select to allow my users to save completed forms? Otherwise, I have a big problem.
Thanks!
Cindy

Your application is one that may fit within the license restrictions. However, you will need to upgrade from AA7 to get the feature to allow you to do this operation. That may not be within your budget. When I say data file, you simply import it into the FORM in Acrobat. You see exactly what was on the user screen when the completed it. There is no database required. For your budget, this may be your only choice.
As far as e-mail for rental applications, you need to take care. E-mail is not a secure form for submission of sensitive data. There is an outside chance you could get yourself in a legal bind if any sensitive data is included in the application. This is an aspect you would have to discuss with a lawyer, but then you run into the budget issue again.
I am not trying to fight your use, but indicate what can and cannot be done, as well as point out some potential problems. The e-mail of an application comes to the forefront as a potential privacy issue and you should be aware of that. I can not make judgements here, but am just raising a flag.

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