Submit Form as PDF

Hi folks,
I need the ability to submit my form to ASPX file which will process its data and also save it as PDF file in the server.
As for the data processing(Submit as XML) - no problem, the form is submitted and I get XML and parser it.
As for the the PDF saving - When selecting Submit as PDF - and click submit, no submit at all.
What do I need in order to overcome this obstacle? what feature? what setting? do I need to extend LiveCycle?
Please tell me.
Thank you in advanced,
Yair Nevet

Adobe Acrobat
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobatpro.html

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