Send variables to pdf form

I am using Adobe Lifecycle Designer now to build my forms and am trying to send variables into the pdf document using URL query, variables. It worked with my old forms using fdf but now it seems that wont function. Is there a tutorial or document someone can point me to to do this. I am coming up with nothing.
This is a double post from a Coldfusion forum, sorry bout that, i thought it had more relevance here.
http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/webforums/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=7&threadid=1158231&ente rthread=y
- Aaron

Aaron,
I have the same problem, and would like to know if you came up with a solution. It's hard to believe that it can't be done.
socratis

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