.Vsd to PDF layer control with LiveCycle

I am currently working on a project involving drawings created in Visio with Multiple layers. I have Acrobat 8 and have converted these drawings to PDF, which brings all layers in the drawing with it. I am creating a form for users to fill out, and would like the data to control which layers are turned on/off.
Does anyone know how manipulate layers on a PDF (from Visio) with form data?
Thanks!!

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