Saving XDP data into a Distributed PDF form

I have a distributed PDF form that I am able to save form data into.
I also have the XDP form data that I wish to populate using a program and open in Adobe Reader.
I need that form data to be saved into the PDF, so that I can send the PDF via email to someone, where they will fill out the rest and send it back.
I can programmatically open the XDP with adobe reader, but the form isn't automatically saved, which means the user would have to remember to save the data when closing the window. I would rather have something that is automated.
Is there a way to push the form data to the PDF without requiring the user to say Yes to a prompt?

Thanks for the response George. About the same moment when I created this post, I came accross an article online which provided same solution as that which you have mentioned. So, I made the PDF form "Reader-Enabled" using Acrobat Professional. The outcome is that using "Internet Explorer", I am now able to save information I type into the the online PDF form. However it still won't work if I use "mozilla firefox".
Do you have any idea why Mozilla firefox won't save the information typed into the online PDF form even when I have enabled reader function with Acrobat Professional?

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