WordPress install of Forms / Import PDF

Hi,
We have encountered a couple of issues and I'd be very grateful if you someone could shed light on a solution. Our design team have designed a template for multiple forms that we wish to run onsite, and have been created via PDF. When we try and import these into the system with form integration they load fine. When the form is then visible on the site, everything works fine except the SUBMIT button which seems to be inactive.
The other option is to embed the form, however, if you import a design that appears to not be an option. Has anyone else had a similar issue or problem and found a soltuion?
Thanks,
James.

You can't make this work, you will need to start with creating the form in FormsCentral if you want it filled out online, or embedded into your web site. If you start with a PDF you do not get a web version of the form. There is nothing else to do about it.
If you want to use a web form you should create the form from scratch (or start from one of our Templates) and then you will have the option of a HTML form and the option to embed that HTML form into your own web site.
Thanks,
Josh
PS - here are a few links to related FAQs
Here is an FAQ on PDF in a web browser: http://forums.adobe.com/docs/DOC-4142
Tutorial on Import PDF: http://forums.adobe.com/docs/DOC-2654
Troubleshooting issues with Imported PDF: http://forums.adobe.com/docs/DOC-2533
Overview of FormsCentral: https://www.acrobat.com/formscentral/en/library/how-to-make-create-sur vey-or-form.html

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