Static  fields in Dynamic form...

Can I have static content on a dynamic form? Is there a way?
I need to print few fields in the form regardless of data in the subforms. These fields are not part of any subform group but they don't show up. Thanks.

XSL-T and FO stylesheets would be another way. Depends on whether you prefer code or XML.
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